2025 Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix Full Timetable
News & Announcements United States Circuit of the Americas September 28
The 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, sponsored by MSC Cruises, returns to the iconic Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas from October 17–19, offering fans a packed weekend of high-octane action, fan experiences, and world-class motorsport. The event culminates in a 56-lap Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon, set against the backdrop of the 5.513-kilometre COTA circuit.
Below is the full official timetable for the weekend, covering Formula 1 sessions, Porsche Carrera Cup North America, and key off-track activities.
🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025
| Time (Local) | Session/Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | FIA F1 Car Presentation |
| 11:10 – 12:00 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Formula 1 – First Practice Session |
| 13:45 – 14:20 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Formula 1 Teams' Press Conference |
| 14:35 – 15:05 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Practice Session |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 16:30 – 17:14 | Formula 1 – Sprint Qualifying |
| 18:30 – 20:10 | F1 Experiences – Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk |
🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025
| Time (Local) | Session/Event |
|---|---|
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Qualifying Session |
| 10:25 – 11:05 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 10:25 – 11:05 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Formula 1 – Sprint (19 Laps or 60 mins) |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Formula 1 Sprint Race Press Conference |
| 12:50 – 13:15 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps |
| 13:20 – 14:20 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 13:20 – 14:20 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 14:40 – 15:20 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America – First Race (35 mins + 1 lap) |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Formula 1 – Qualifying Session |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Formula 1 Qualifying Press Conference |
| 17:15 – 18:00 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 17:15 – 18:15 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 18:00 – 19:15 | F1 Experiences – Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk |
🗓️ Sunday, October 19, 2025
| Time (Local) | Session/Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Second Race (35 mins + 1 lap) |
| 11:55 – 12:55 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade |
| 12:30 – 12:55 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps |
| 13:44 – 13:46 | Formula 1 National Anthem |
| 13:46 – 13:47 | Formula 1 Air Display – Fly Past |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Formula 1 – United States Grand Prix (56 Laps or 120 mins) |
📌 Event Summary
- Venue: Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas
- F1 Race Distance: 56 laps (308.405 km total)
- Time Zone: Austin is UTC -5
- Support Races: Porsche Carrera Cup North America
- Format: Includes Sprint Qualifying and Sprint Race
This schedule reflects the enhanced F1 weekend format, featuring Sprint Qualifying on Friday and a Sprint Race on Saturday, followed by traditional Qualifying and the Main Race. The weekend is also enriched by Porsche Carrera Cup North America, giving fans two support races across Saturday and Sunday.
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