2026 United States Grand Prix Preview
Circuit of the Americas · Austin, United States · Race day — 79 days to go.
Race weekend schedule
Standard grand prix weekend format. Session times are set by the championship close to the event; dates below are confirmed.
| Day | Date | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Practice 1 · Practice 2 | |
| Saturday | Practice 3 · Qualifying | |
| Sunday | Grand prix — United States Grand Prix |
Track character — Circuit of the Americas
A modern classic in Austin: a steep uphill braking zone into Turn 1, an esses sequence modelled on Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts, and multiple genuine overtaking spots. Its mix of corner speeds makes setup compromise unavoidable.
Championship picture heading into round 18
Standings after round 11 · validated 2026-08-06 · full standings on the hub →
| # | Driver | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇹 Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 219 |
| 2 | 🇬🇧 Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 169 |
| 3 | 🇬🇧 George Russell | Mercedes | 160 |
| 4 | 🇲🇨 Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 138 |
| 5 | 🇬🇧 Lando Norris | McLaren | 128 |
| # | Constructor | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 379 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 307 |
| 3 | McLaren | 220 |
Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 50 points over Lewis Hamilton, with George Russell a further 9 back. Mercedes tops the constructors' table on 379 points. A grand prix win pays 25 points, so the picture can shift meaningfully over this weekend.
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