Fri, Oct 23 · 17:30 UTC
Round 18 · FP1 · Upcoming
United States Grand Prix 2026
United States Grand Prix 2026
Practice 1 Time & Schedule
The opening practice session gives teams their first setup runs and an early read on grip, balance and track conditions.
Session start · your timeFri, Oct 23 · 17:30 UTC
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2026-10-23T18:30:00Z
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Austin, USA
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When does Practice 1 start?
Practice 1 starts at Fri, Oct 23 · 17:30 UTC. The time can be switched between your timezone and America/Chicago track time above.
Practice 1
The opening practice session gives teams their first setup runs and an early read on grip, balance and track conditions.
About United States Grand Prix Practice 1
What happens in Practice 1?
The opening practice session gives teams their first setup runs and an early read on grip, balance and track conditions.
Where is the session held?
At Austin in Austin, USA, during Round 18 of the 2026 season. It is listed as a permanent circuit.
What comes next?
Use the session tabs above to follow the weekend in order, from the first practice run through to the Grand Prix.
Event details: FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026·Round 18·Standard weekend·Track timezone: America/Chicago