Formula 1 Stages 18th U.S. Grand Prix on Oct. 25 as Apple TV Holds 5-Year Rights
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 23
Formula 1 Stages 18th U.S. Grand Prix on Oct. 25 as Apple TV Holds 5-Year Rights
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 23
Summary
Austin’s Circuit of the Americas hosts Formula 1’s 18th race of the 2026 season on Sunday, Oct. 25, with the United States Grand Prix starting at 4 p.m. ET.
Apple TV carries the race exclusively in the U.S. under a five-year rights deal that began this season, replacing ESPN and ESPN2 as Formula 1’s American broadcaster.
Friday and Saturday feature three practice sessions and qualifying, all streaming on Apple TV, while Yahoo Sports Racing Hub also offers access to practice and qualifying coverage.
Max Verstappen won the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix, giving this weekend’s race added focus as Formula 1 heads into the final stretch of its 2026 calendar.