F1 Betting Tips for United States Grand Prix

After a two-week break, Formula 1 action returns this weekend, as the Circuit of the Americas hosts the United States Grand Prix. The coverage on Sky Sports F1 gets underway at 6:30 PM on Friday with FP1, while Lights Out is Sunday is at 8:00 PM.

A potential crowning moment for one of F1’s most talented stars could come this weekend, as Kimi Antonelli could be crowned the youngest World Champion in history.

To win the title, the Italian must win the race and hope teammate George Russell finishes ninth or lower, and that Lewis Hamilton finishes no better than fifth.

A return to a more traditional circuit will suit the high-performing Mercedes, with the high-speed direction changes suiting the car's superior high-speed aerodynamic stability.

Therefore, Kimi Antonelli could achieve half his championship goal at COTA. The Italian’s consistency, despite the pressure of a title fight, has been exceptional, with podium finishes in seven of the last eight races.

The return to a traditional circuit should suit, as Antonelli has already dominated races in Italy, Belgium, and Austria this season. Max Verstappen’s renewed form makes him the most likely challenger after winning back-to-back races.

McLaren's season has been patchy, and their grip on the Constructors’ Championship will end before the campaign does. However, the team is ending the season in reliable form, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing in the points in the last two races.

COTA shares similar characteristics with Suzuka, so another strong weekend for the team is likely. Piastri excelled at the Japanese Grand Prix earlier this season, posting his best Grand Prix finish with a P2.

The Australian’s car will suit Sector One this weekend, with its high downforce likely to be especially important in qualifying. That could give Piastri the best opportunity possible to achieve a fifth top-six finish in seven races.

The Racing Bulls have stolen a march in the midfield battle, securing important points in every race since Miami, with at least one car finishing in the top ten.

Arvid Lindblad is enjoying an excellent rookie season in F1, with the Brit finishing in the points in four of the last five races. This weekend, the Racing Bulls should thrive again, with the car's high mechanical grip in slow-speed corners a particular strength throughout the season.

Lindblad’s current form makes him a standout contender to finish in the points, while having both cars in the points this weekend could give the team a vice-like grip on fifth in the Constructors’ Standings.

Action at the Circuit of the Americas begins with the first two practice sessions on Friday, while qualifying starts at 10:00 PM on Saturday. Below is a rundown of the weekend timings.

• Practice 1: Friday, 23rd October, 2026 (6:30 PM)
• Practice 2: Friday, 23rd October, 2026 (10:00 PM)
• Practice 3: Saturday, 24th October, 2026 (6:30 PM)
• Qualifying: Saturday, 24th October, 2026 (10:00 PM)
• Grand Prix: Sunday, 25th October, 2026 (8:00 PM)

The practice sessions, qualifying, and the United States Grand Prix will be live on Sky Sports F1. Channel 4 will show extended Grand Prix highlights at 1:15 AM on Monday, 26th October.

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