Overview
- The Oct 17–19 event follows the 2025 sprint format with a single Friday practice, Friday sprint qualifying, a 100km sprint on Saturday and main qualifying later Saturday.
- Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ standings by 22 points over Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen third, 63 points behind.
- Forecasts point to heat and largely dry running around 30–34C, with only a small shower risk during Saturday qualifying and clear conditions expected for Sunday’s race.
- Broadcast coverage includes Sky Sports F1 in the UK and ESPN/ABC in the United States, with additional access via F1 TV and regional partners.
- Formula 1 has confirmed the Austin round will revert to a traditional non-sprint weekend when it returns in 2026.