2022 F1 United States GP – How to watch, session timings and more
Max Verstappen may have won the F1 World Drivers’ Championship last time out at the Japanese GP, but there is still plenty to contend with, including the constructors’ crown for Red Bull to mathematically seal at COTA this weekend.
But all eyes will be on Red Bull for another reason, as the F1 paddock reconvenes for the first time since news the team was found to have violated last year’s F1 cost caps with a “slight” overspending.
Aston Martin will also be in the spotlight after a procedural breach of the rules was found.
The saga will reignite the debate over the F1 cost cap and the penalties for teams that fall foul of it.
PLUS: The one thing that can’t be sacrificed amid the controversy surrounding Red Bull’s F1 overspending
Red Bull is in hot water over a “slight overspending” that violates 2021 cost cap rules
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Full session times for the 2022 United States GP
Friday 21 October 2022
Free practice 1: 8pm-9pm BST (2pm-3pm local)
Free Practice 2: 11pm-12.30am BST (5pm-6.30pm local)*
*FP2 extends US and Mexico City GPs for tire testing
Saturday 22 October 2022
Free Practice 3: 8pm-9pm BST (2pm-3pm local)
Qualification: 11pm-12am BST (5pm-6pm local)
Sunday 23 October 2022
race: 8pm BST (2pm local)
How can I watch Formula 1?
In the UK, Formula 1 is only broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights available on Channel 4 several hours after the end of the race. Live streaming via NOW is also available in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels at a cost of £20 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off daily payment of £11.98 or a monthly membership of £33.99 per month.
Fans who want to watch the race for free will have to wait until Sunday morning (qualifying) or Sunday evening (race) to watch the highlights on Channel 4.
George Russell, Williams FW43B, battles with Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
How can I watch the United States GP?
Channel: Sky Sports F1 HD and Sky Sports Main Event
channel numbers – Heaven: 406 and 401
channel numbers – Virgin Media: 506 and 501
Sky Sports has live and exclusive broadcast rights in the UK, with preparation for the United States F1 GP race starting at 18:30 on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event before the lights go out at 20:00 .
When can I watch the highlights of the F1 United States GP?
Channel: channel 4
Start time: Qualifying – 8:30am Sunday, Race – 00:30am Monday
Channel 4 has the rights to show qualifying and race highlights at the United States GP.
Will the F1 United States GP be on the radio?
Live radio broadcasts of every practice session, qualifying session and race for the 2022 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live or 5 Live Sports Extra channels and via the BBC Sport website.
Coverage of the United States GP begins at 20:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.
United States GP weather forecast
The Circuit of the Americas is set for warm and sunny conditions throughout the race weekend, with a low chance of rain. Highs of 31 degrees Celsius are forecast for the start of the race on Sunday, 10 degrees warmer than last time’s Japanese GP.
Most US F1 GP wins
Lewis Hamilton: 6 wins (2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Michael sSchumacher: 5 wins (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Graham Hill: 3 wins (1963, 1964, 1965)
Jim Clark: 3 wins (1962, 1966, 1967)