# 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-formula-1-united-states-grand-prix > Updated: 2026-10-23T12:12:46.000Z. Sources: 86. Developments: 5. The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is scheduled for October 23 to October 25 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. As the championship enters its final six races, the event returns to a traditional format, moving away from the Sprint race sessions used in previous years. This race marks the start of an Americas triple-header, followed by events in Mexico City and São Paulo. To address driver concerns regarding track surface quality, COTA officials have resurfaced sections between Turns 9 and 11 and smoothed bumps near Turns 12 and 19. New blue track-limit markings have also been installed to assist with officiating. Weather forecasts predict temperatures between 19°C and 30°C. While rain is unlikely, southeasterly winds may create headwinds at Turn 1, potentially enhancing the slipstream effect, while crosswinds at Turn 12 could complicate braking. During the sessions, intense competition emerged among Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren. Kimi Antonelli secured pole position, holding a 102-point championship lead over George Russell. A victory would make Antonelli the youngest F1 world champion. Charles Leclerc set a strong benchmark with a 1:35.2 lap time, while Max Verstappen saw a top time deleted due to track limits. Technical and regulatory challenges persist, including frequent track limit violations and slippery conditions at Turn 1 caused by fluid on the track. Several drivers, including Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto, faced grid penalties due to component changes. ## Claims - The United States Grand Prix begins an Americas triple-header including Mexico City and São Paulo. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Max Verstappen won four of the last five races at the Circuit of the Americas. (single source) - Charles Leclerc won the 2024 United States Grand Prix, breaking Verstappen's winning streak. (single source) - Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most wins at the circuit with five victories. (single source) - Mercedes is the most successful team at the venue with five wins and six pole positions. (single source) - Pirelli has selected the C2 compound as hard, C3 as medium, and C4 as soft for the race. (single source) - The 2026 United States Grand Prix is scheduled for October 23–25. (single source) - The 2026 race will feature new regulations including Overtake Mode and active aerodynamics. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2026: Austin Race Weekend Details The 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin features Kimi Antonelli on pole with a chance to secure the championship. Weather and wind conditions are expected to impact overtaking and strategy. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/formula-1-united-states-grand-prix-approaches-in-austin ### 2026-10-22: Honda to celebrate 500th Formula 1 race at US Grand Prix Honda will celebrate its 500th Formula 1 Grand Prix at the 2026 US Grand Prix in Austin, featuring special anniversary branding on Aston Martin cars. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honda-to-celebrate-500th-formula-1-race-at-us-grand-prix ### 2026-10-20: Formula 1 returns to Circuit of the Americas for 2026 US Grand Prix The 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix takes place at Austin's Circuit of the Americas from Oct 23-25, featuring special team liveries and a high-stakes championship battle. 58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honda-marks-500th-formula-1-race-at-us-grand-prix ### 2026-10-18: United States Grand Prix: F1 heads to Austin for decisive season stretch The 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas marks the start of the season's final six races, featuring a traditional race format and a potential title clinching opportunity for Kimi Antonell 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/formula-1-united-states-grand-prix-scheduled-for-october-in-austin ### 2026-10-11: Formula 1 returns to Austin for the 2026 United States Grand Prix The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will be held October 23–25 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, featuring new technical regulations and a potential title clinching for Kimi Antonelli. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/circuit-of-the-americas-to-host-2026-united-states-grand-prix --- Cite as: 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-formula-1-united-states-grand-prix