Formula 1 is back in the United States this afternoon for the American Grand Prix.
This is the 54th US Grand Prix, taking place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The track stretches 3.426 miles and includes 20 turns. Drivers will race for 56 laps, totaling 191.634 miles.
Max Verstappen, who secured the top position in yesterday’s sprint race, will lead the field today. Lando Norris and reigning champion Charles Leclerc will start in second and third, respectively. Oscar Piastri, currently atop the World Drivers’ Championship standings, will begin in sixth place, right behind George Russell in fourth and Lewis Hamilton in fifth.
Here’s what you need to know to catch today’s F1 race:
American Grand Prix Details:
- Date and Time: October 19th at 3pm ET
- Venue: Circuit of the Americas (Austin, Texas)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (offer available)
When to Tune In:
The race is set to kick off today, October 19th, at 3pm ET.
How to Watch for Free:
If you lack cable, there’s a chance to stream F1 races without charge via a live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, which includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, covering the rest of the season’s races. After the trial, packages start at $49.99 per month for access to over 90 channels.
Another budget-friendly option is Sling TV, with their Choice plans starting at $19.99 per month and including ABC.
Starting Grid for the American Grand Prix:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull Racing)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Gabriel Bortleto (Kick Sauber)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Alexander Albon (Williams)
- Isaac Hajar (Racing Bulls)
