Race weekend · 2026
United States Grand Prix
Session schedule (UTC)
- Free Practice 1Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 UTC
- Free Practice 2Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 UTC
- Free Practice 3Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:30:00 UTC
- QualifyingSat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 UTC
- RaceSun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 UTC
Strategy & analysis
Circuit of the Americas circuit guide
Layout, lap record, corners, pit lane characteristics.
How F1 drivers manage tyre degradation
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What is the undercut in F1?
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DRS (Drag Reduction System)
DRS is a driver-controlled flap in the rear wing that opens to reduce drag on designated straights. It is available to a...
What are the strategies in F1?
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F1 tyre compounds explained
Formula 1 uses six dry-weather tyre compounds (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) plus an Intermediate and a Wet tyre, all supplied...