Here's how to watch for free, start time and more

Formula 1 is back in the United States this weekend for the second of three races in the United States: the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX.

This year marks the 12th year of the 56-lap race at COTA, which is 3,426 miles long and includes 20 turns.

Last year's US Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen, who takes part in today's race and is currently in first place in the overall F1 drivers' standings. Also at the start today is Lewis Hamilton, who holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories in the USA with six victories.

A weekend of practice, qualifying and sprints has led up to this – the staging of the 2024 United States Grand Prix. Below is everything you need to know to tune in.

Date and time of the F1 United States Grand Prix:

The 2024 United States Grand Prix begins today, October 20, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

What channel is the US Grand Prix on?

The United States Grand Prix will be broadcast live on ABC. So if you have cable or an antenna, all you have to do is switch to ABC at 3 p.m. ET.

Here's how to watch and stream the United States Grand Prix:

If you want to watch the United States Grand Prix without cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service that carries ABC (these include Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling Blue). You can also tune in via ESPN+ for just $10.99/month.

Hulu + Live TV is another option we're happy to recommend, partly because the offer is currently too good to miss. Currently, new users can get their first three months for $59.99/month, up from $82.99/month. You get over 95 live channels, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.

Here's how to watch the United States Grand Prix for free:

If you want to watch the United States Grand Prix for free, there are some streaming options available with free trials for new users. We like DIRECTV Stream, which is free for five days before payments start at $86.98/month.

ESPN+ and Disney package:

If you want to save a few dollars each month by bundling a few streaming services to watch the United States Grand Prix, consider the Disney Bundle. For just $16.99/month you get access to ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and for an additional $10/month you can remove ads.

Starting grid for the United States Grand Prix:

1. Lando Norris, McLaren Formula 1 Team – 2nd place, last year’s US Grand Prix
2. Max Verstappen, Oracle Red Bull Racing – 1st place, last year’s US Grand Prix
3. Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari – 3rd place, last year’s US Grand Prix
4. Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari
5. Oscar Piastri, McLaren Formula 1 Team
6. George Russell, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
7. Pierre Gasly, BWT Alpine F1 Team
8. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
9. Kevin Magnussen, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
10. Sergio Perez, Oracle Red Bull Racing
11. Yuki Tsunoda, Visa Cash App RB F1 Team
12. Nico Hulkenberg, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
13. Esteban Ocon, BWT Alpine F1 Team
14. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
15. Alexander Albon, Williams Racing
16. Franco Colapinto, Williams Racing
17. Valtteri Bottas, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
18. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team – likely to start in the pit lane
19. Zhou Guanyu, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber – Penalty of five places for the use of additional drive elements
20. Liam Lawson, Visa Cash App RB F1 Team – Back-of-grid penalty for exceeding the maximum number of engine components for the season

When is the next F1 race?

Following the United States Grand Prix, drivers will compete in the Mexico City GP on October 27 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

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