Following a four-week break, Formula 1 heads to Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas from 18-20 October.
Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix last month to take a further chunk out of Max Verstappen’s advantage in the drivers’ championship.
This weekend in Austin is the fourth of six sprint events this season, with Brazil and Qatar hosting the final two.
There will also be a new face on the grid, as Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson takes the place of Daniel Ricciardo at RB for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.
Session start times and BBC coverage from Austin
Commentary will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app, with Sunday’s race on BBC Radio 5 Live.
You can also now listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the United States Grand Prix Grand Prix”, followed by the current session.
Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.
All times BST
Friday, 18 October
First practice: 18:30-19:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Sprint qualifying: 22:30-23:14 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Saturday, 19 October
Sprint: 19:00-20:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Qualifying: 23:00-00:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Sunday, 20 October
Race: 20:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
What is the US GP weather forecast?
The early forecast suggests it will be sunny and hot for the majority of the weekend in Austin, with a chance of rain on Saturday morning that may impact the sprint race, which is due off at 13:00 local time. It should brighten up for qualifying later in the day while Sunday’s race is looking dry and sunny with only a slim chance of rain.
How can Lando Norris win the F1 championship?
Verstappen leads Norris in the drivers’ championship by 52 points with a maximum of 180 available over the remaining six races, including the three sprint events.
Norris would have to outscore Verstappen, who is aiming for a fourth consecutive crown, by an average of nine points in the final part of the season to secure his maiden F1 title.
