2026 F1 United States Grand Prix – Austin qualifying start time today

Find out when qualifying starts today in Austin for the 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Qualifying for the 2026 United States Grand Prix takes place on Saturday, October 24.
The one-hour session begins at 16:00 local time in Austin, Texas, and 22:00 BST.
The competitive session determines the starting grid and pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin takes place on Saturday, October 24. The one-hour session to decide pole position is scheduled to start at 16:00 local time in Texas, which corresponds to 22:00 BST for viewers in the United Kingdom.

The session follows the third free practice earlier in the day, with the main race scheduled for Sunday, October 25. The weekend schedule at the Circuit of the Americas includes three practice sessions leading into the competitive grid-deciding events.

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