Antonelli Leads F1 Title Race into Austin as United States Grand Prix Streams Live on TOD by beIN
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli heads to the United States Grand Prix with a 102-point championship lead, as Formula 1 returns to Austin from 23 to 25 October 2026. Fans across the Middle East and North Africa can watch the whole race weekend live on TOD by beIN.
Championship Standings Ahead of Austin
Antonelli leads his Mercedes teammate George Russell in the drivers’ standings, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen next. The large gap gives the young Italian a clear advantage in the title race as the season approaches its decisive rounds.
- 1st: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – leading by 102 points
- 2nd: George Russell (Mercedes)
- Next: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen
Circuit of The Americas: 56 Laps and Overtaking Chances
Austin’s Circuit of The Americas hosts the 56-lap race. Its steep opening corner and long back straight provide opportunities for overtaking, making it one of the more exciting stops on the calendar.
United States Grand Prix 2026: When to Watch
All times are Qatar time (GMT+3), the same as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain; add one hour for the UAE and Oman:
| Day | Session | Time (GMT+3) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 October | Free Practice 1 | 8:30 PM |
| Saturday, 24 October | Free Practice 2 | 12:00 AM |
| Saturday, 24 October | Free Practice 3 | 8:30 PM |
| Sunday, 25 October | Qualifying | 12:00 AM |
| Sunday, 25 October | United States Grand Prix | 11:00 PM |
Because of the time difference with Texas, Free Practice 2 and Qualifying start at midnight Gulf time, while the race itself starts on Sunday evening.
Where to Watch
TOD by beIN streams the full United States Grand Prix weekend live across the Middle East and North Africa. The platform brings together beIN’s premium sports content, including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, LaLiga, NBA and all four Grand Slams alongside Formula 1, as well as Arabic and international entertainment.
With Antonelli holding such a big lead, all eyes are on Austin to see whether Russell and the chasing pack can close the gap, or whether the Mercedes driver takes another step towards the title.
Source: TOD by beIN press release.
