What’s at stake: October 19–25, 2026
What’s at stake October 19–25, 2026: Formula 1 — United States Grand Prix; MotoGP — Grand Prix Of Australia; Moto2 — Grand Prix Of Australia.
The short version: It's a teammate title fight: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are 1-2 for Mercedes, separated by 84 points with 6 of 23 rounds remaining. · Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by 2 points with 5 of 22 rounds remaining. · Manuel Gonzalez leads Izan Guevara by 10.5 points with 0 of 0 rounds remaining..
United States Grand PrixFormula 1 · Round 17 of 23
- It's a teammate title fight: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are 1-2 for Mercedes, separated by 84 points with 6 of 23 rounds remaining.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli has won 8 of 16 races — the field is chasing one car.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli stretched the lead from 66 to 84 points last time out — the momentum is all one way.
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) sits third, 106 points back — needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- US coverage: Apple TV.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 320.0 | 8 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 236.0 | 3 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 214.0 | 1 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 191.0 | 1 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 188.0 | 2 |
After round 16 · Source: Jolpica Ergast API
When to watch
- Practice 1 — Fri 1:30 PM ET · Apple TV
- Practice 2 — Fri 5:00 PM ET · Apple TV
- Practice 3 — Sat 1:30 PM ET · Apple TV
- Qualifying — Sat 5:00 PM ET · Apple TV
- Race — Sun 4:00 PM ET · Apple TV
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Formula 1 championship?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads with 320 points. George Russell is 84 points back in second.
Can the Formula 1 title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend — even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 5 rounds after this one.
What time does the United States Grand Prix start?
Sun 4:00 PM ET (2026-10-25). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the United States Grand Prix in the US?
Apple TV
Grand Prix Of AustraliaMotoGP · Round 17 of 22
- Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by 2 points with 5 of 22 rounds remaining.
- The championship is separated by just 2 points — every session this weekend moves the needle.
- Marco Bezzecchi sits third, 49 points back — needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Saturday's sprint pays championship points before the main event — no coasting through the weekend.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | 333.0 | None | |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | 331.0 | None | |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 284.0 | None | |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | 243.0 | None | |
| 5 | Ai Ogura | 237.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 6:45 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 11:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 6:10 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 6:50 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 7:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Sprint — Sat 11:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Warm Up — Sun 5:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 10:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the MotoGP championship?
Jorge Martin leads with 333 points. Marc Marquez is 2 points back in second.
Can the MotoGP title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend — even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 4 rounds after this one.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Australia start?
Sun 10:00 AM ET (2026-10-25). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Australia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Grand Prix Of AustraliaMoto2
- Manuel Gonzalez leads Izan Guevara by 10.5 points with 0 of 0 rounds remaining.
- Ivan Ortola sits third, 64 points back — needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Manuel Gonzalez has already clinched — this weekend is about pride, momentum, and the teams' fight.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Gonzalez | 245.5 | None | |
| 2 | Izan Guevara | 235.0 | None | |
| 3 | Ivan Ortola | 181.5 | None | |
| 4 | David Alonso | 166.0 | None | |
| 5 | Daniel Holgado | 154.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 5:50 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 10:05 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 5:25 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 9:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 10:05 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 8:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto2 championship?
Manuel Gonzalez leads with 245.5 points. Izan Guevara is 10.5 points back in second.
Can the Moto2 title be won this weekend?
Yes — the title is already decided.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Australia start?
Sun 8:15 AM ET (2026-10-25). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Australia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Grand Prix Of AustraliaMoto3
- Maximo Quiles leads David Almansa by 127 points with 0 of 0 rounds remaining.
- Alvaro Carpe sits third, 135 points back — needing wins, not podiums, from here.
- Maximo Quiles has already clinched — this weekend is about pride, momentum, and the teams' fight.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | 326.0 | None | |
| 2 | David Almansa | 199.0 | None | |
| 3 | Alvaro Carpe | 191.0 | None | |
| 4 | Brian Uriarte | 187.0 | None | |
| 5 | Marco Morelli | 146.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 5:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 9:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 4:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 8:45 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 9:10 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 7:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto3 championship?
Maximo Quiles leads with 326 points. David Almansa is 127 points back in second.
Can the Moto3 title be won this weekend?
Yes — the title is already decided.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Australia start?
Sun 7:00 AM ET (2026-10-25). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Australia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One