United States Grand Prix ⋅ 2025 Schedule
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US GP Schedule 2025: Formula 1
Track Schedule
The US GP weekend follows F1’s Sprint format. F1 track action starts on Friday at COTA with a 1-hour free practice session (FP1) for teams to find the perfect setup.
Friday afternoon sees Sprint Qualifying set the grid for the Sprint on Saturday.
Later on Saturday, Qualifying is a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 - 17:14 | |
| Saturday | Sprint | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (56 laps or 120 minutes)* | 14:00 - 16:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Driver Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.
The Driver Parade at the US GP is from 12:00 – 12:30 on Sunday.
US GP Schedule: On-Track Entertainment
Porsche Carrera Cup North America
The Porsche Carrera Cup North America is a one-make sports car racing series that features Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. Winners of the North American series earn the opportunity to compete in international Porsche one-make series. The series features some of the most talented sports car drivers in North America, competing in a variety of events across the continent.
Track sessions on the timetable include a practice session on Friday, followed by qualifying and race one on Saturday. The second and final race takes place on Sunday.
Pirelli Hot Laps
Pirelli Hot Laps are a chance for some lucky fans to experience the thrill of being driven around the F1 circuit in a supercar. The supercars used for these exhilarating rides include the likes of Aston Martin, McLaren, and Mercedes.
Each day of the event includes a scheduled 20 – 30 minutes of Pirelli Hot Laps
US GP Schedule: Off-track Entertainment
COTA Music Lineup
The Circuit of the Americas is no stranger to big-name acts. There’s a plethora of performers on over 4 stages.
In 2025, the headliners taking to the Super Stage are Kygo (Friday) and Garth Brooks (Saturday) and Turnpike Troubadours (Sunday).
COTA Gate Opening Times
| Friday | 08:30am |
| Saturday | 08:30am |
| Sunday | 08:00am |
Full Timetable for the US Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 17 October | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:10 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:45 - 14:20 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Practice Session | 14:35 - 15:05 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 15:15 - 16:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 15:15 - 16:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING | 16:30 - 17:14 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk | 18:30 - 20:10 |
| Saturday 18 October | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Qualifying Session | 09:45 - 10:15 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 10:25 - 11:05 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 10:25 - 11:05 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 12:30 - 13:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:50 - 13:15 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 13:20 - 14:20 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 13:20 - 14:20 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | First Race (35 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:40 - 15:20 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:15 - 18:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:15 - 18:15 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk | 18:00 - 19:15 |
| Sunday 19 October | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Second Race (35 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:00 - 11:40 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:55 - 12:55 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:30 - 12:55 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 13:44 - 13:46 |
| Formula 1 | Air Display - Fly Past | 13:46 - 13:47 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 14:00 - 16:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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