When is the next F1 race?

The next Formula 1 race is the 🇺🇸 United States GP 2026, round 18 of the season, with lights out at on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — that’s in the UK and Ireland, on the US East Coast, and in eastern Australia the next day. The card below shows it in your timezone and counts down to lights out.

Date (UTC)
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Lights out (UTC)
Countdown
12d 07h 39m 58s

The United States GP start time around the world

Lights out happens at the same instant everywhere — only the local clock differs. Here is the United States GP start time in major world timezones; the card above converts it to your own.

United States GP 2026 start time by region
RegionLocal start time
US PacificLos Angeles
US CentralChicago & Austin
US EasternNew York
MexicoMexico City
Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo
ArgentinaBuenos Aires
UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin
Central EuropeParis & Berlin
Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi (next day)
IndiaMumbai & New Delhi (next day)
SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila (next day)
JapanTokyo (next day)
Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne (next day)

What is the race after that?

After the United States GP, the next round is the 🇲🇽 Mexico City GP 2026 (round 19), with lights out on Sunday, November 1 at 20:00 UTC. Open its page for that start time in your timezone.

See the whole season

Want the full calendar instead of just the next race? See the F1 2026 schedule round by round, check whether there’s a race this weekend, or see whether F1 is on today. Following other series too? All racing this weekend in your timezone.

Common questions about the next F1 race

When is the next F1 race?

The next Formula 1 race is the United States GP 2026, round 18 of the season, at Circuit of the Americas, United States. Lights out is at 20:00 UTC on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — that is 8:00 PM GMT in the UK, 4:00 PM EDT on the US East Coast, and 7:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia the next day.

What time does the next F1 race start where I am?

The card at the top of this page reads your device's clock and shows the United States GP start time in your own timezone, with a live countdown to lights out. The table above lists the same start converted to major world timezones if you want a specific region.

What is the F1 race after the United States GP?

The race after the United States GP is the Mexico City GP 2026, round 19, with lights out on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Open its page for that start time in your timezone.

The next race is seeded when this page rebuilds (daily, and every few hours on race weekends) and the countdown runs live in your browser, so the answer stays current. Schedule facts only. Unofficial — not affiliated with Formula 1.