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F1 Race Review

2026 United States Grand Prix

Austin Dry race, 28°C at the start

2.4 /10

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Final score, updated 25 Oct 2026

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Verdict

The 2026 United States Grand Prix at Austin was an overwhelmingly processional affair that offered very little in the way of genuine tension or drama. Aside from a frantic opening lap and a brief early Virtual Safety Car, the order near the front stabilized almost immediately, turning into a solitary, uncontested cruise with practically zero threat of a lead change. While the midfield produced a handful of routine DRS passes and three retirements dotted through the pack, the race lacked strategic intrigue or climactic battles, making this an easy one to skip for anyone looking for thrilling wheel-to-wheel action.

Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 17 -12%
Overtakes (total) 48 +14%
Lead Changes 1 +47%
Grid Movement 4.5 -85%
Interruptions 2 +36%
Retirements 3 +13%
Winning Margin 13.1s +52%
Podium Gap 4.4s -47%
Strategy Variety 4 +45%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.4 -25%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 2.2 ±0.5
Late Drama 3.1 ±0.4
Unpredictability 3.0
Midfield Racing 5.8 ±0.2
Stakes 8.1 ±0.3

Race weather

No rain was measured at the track during the 2026 United States Grand Prix.

Dry measured at the track

28°C At the start

Race

  1. 14:00 Overcast 27°C Rain at the track 0 min
  2. 15:00 Overcast 28°C Rain at the track 0 min
  3. 16:00 Overcast 28°C Rain at the track 0 min
  4. 17:00 Overcast 27°C –

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 United States Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2026 United States Grand Prix at Austin was an overwhelmingly processional affair that offered very little in the way of genuine tension or drama. Aside from a frantic opening lap and a brief early Virtual Safety Car, the order near the front stabilized almost immediately, turning into a solitary, uncontested cruise with practically zero threat of a lead change. While the midfield produced a handful of routine DRS passes and three retirements dotted through the pack, the race lacked strategic intrigue or climactic battles, making this an easy one to skip for anyone looking for thrilling wheel-to-wheel action.

What was the score for the 2026 United States Grand Prix?

The 2026 United States Grand Prix scored 2.4/10. The score combines timing data, such as overtakes, interruptions and tyre strategy, with a review of how the race played out.

Did it rain during the 2026 United States Grand Prix?

No, the 2026 United States Grand Prix was dry. Forecast temperature at lights out: 28 °C.

Detailed analysis

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Ai Assessment

1.9

Kimi Antonelli delivered a controlled drive from pole position to take victory in Austin, resulting in a low overall excitement score. Processional running across much of the field and straightforward stint management kept tension low throughout the afternoon.

Team Variety

10.0

Four different constructors featured across the top four finishing positions, maxing out the variety metric. Mercedes took the victory, followed by Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren in the top five.

Race Interruptions

5.0

The race saw two neutralizations, including a late Virtual Safety Car period. These interventions provided brief pauses without fundamentally overturning the order.

Tyre Strategy Variety

8.0

Strategic approaches diverged across four distinct run plans as teams split between one-stop and two-stop strategies. Antonelli made a one-stop medium-to-hard strategy work to perfection, while several chasers opted for multiple stops.

Overtakes Top10

4.6

Seventeen overtakes were recorded among the top ten runners during the race. While early position changes and pit cycles generated some movement, the leading order remained stable for long stretches.

Overtakes Total

7.1

The wider field produced 48 overtakes across the 56-lap Grand Prix. Midfield battles and offset tyre strategies provided consistent overtaking action throughout the pack.

Top3 Gap

3.7

Antonelli crossed the finish line 13.078 seconds clear of Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen trailing in third. The comfortable winning margin resulted in a modest score for podium closeness.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

One unique tyre compound strategy was utilized relative to the baseline spread. This moderate divergence earned a mid-range score for the dimension.

Dnf Factor

5.0

Three cars failed to finish the Grand Prix, resulting in a mid-level retirement score. These retirements thinned the field without heavily disrupting the overall race outcome.

Grid Chaos

0.6

The opening phase of the race saw minimal disorder, resulting in a very low grid chaos rating. The front runners largely negotiated the opening lap cleanly without major position swings.

Rain Factor

0.0

Dry conditions prevailed throughout the race weekend at Circuit of The Americas. With no rain recorded during the session, the dimension received a score of zero.

Tyre strategies

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  • Soft
  • Medium
  • Hard

56 laps

  1. 1 Antonelli Medium, laps 1–24 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 25–56 (32 laps, new tyres)
  2. 2 Leclerc Soft, laps 1–15 (15 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 16–39 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 40–56 (17 laps, new tyres)
  3. 3 Verstappen Soft, laps 1–13 (13 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 14–31 (18 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 32–56 (25 laps, new tyres)
  4. 4 Hamilton Soft, laps 1–14 (14 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 15–38 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 39–56 (18 laps, new tyres)
  5. 5 Norris Medium, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 17–56 (40 laps, new tyres)
  6. 6 Hadjar Soft, laps 1–25 (25 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 26–56 (31 laps, new tyres)
  7. 7 Piastri Medium, laps 1–15 (15 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 16–56 (41 laps, new tyres)
  8. 8 Russell Medium, laps 1–22 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 23–56 (34 laps, new tyres)
  9. 9 Lawson Soft, laps 1–25 (25 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 26–56 (31 laps, new tyres)
  10. 10 Gasly Soft, laps 1–24 (24 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 25–56 (32 laps, new tyres)
  11. 11 Hulkenberg Soft, laps 1–29 (29 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 30–56 (27 laps, new tyres)
  12. 12 Lindblad Soft, laps 1–18 (18 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 19–40 (22 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 41–55 (15 laps, used tyres)
  13. 13 Bortoleto Soft, laps 1–26 (26 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 27–50 (24 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 51–55 (5 laps, new tyres)
  14. 14 Ocon Soft, laps 1–21 (21 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 22–55 (34 laps, new tyres)
  15. 15 Stroll Medium, laps 1–1 (1 lap, new tyres); Soft, laps 2–41 (40 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 42–55 (14 laps, new tyres)
  16. 16 Alonso Soft, laps 1–28 (28 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 29–42 (14 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 43–55 (13 laps, used tyres)
  17. 17 Albon Soft, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 17–31 (15 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 32–55 (24 laps, new tyres)
  18. 18 Sainz Soft, laps 1–17 (17 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 18–38 (21 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 39–55 (17 laps, new tyres)
  19. 19 Perez Soft, laps 1–23 (23 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 24–55 (32 laps, new tyres)
  20. 20 Bottas Hard, laps 1–29 (29 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 30–48 (19 laps, new tyres)
  21. 21 Colapinto Hard, laps 1–30 (30 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 31–35 (5 laps, new tyres)
  22. 22 Bearman Soft, laps 1–13 (13 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 14–22 (9 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 23–24 (2 laps, new tyres)

Results and standings

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Driver results

Pos Driver
1
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
2
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
3
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
4
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
5
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
6
Isack HADJAR
Isack HADJAR
Red Bull Racing / Finished
7
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
8
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
9
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Racing Bulls / Finished
10
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
11
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Audi / Finished
12
Arvid LINDBLAD
Arvid LINDBLAD
Racing Bulls / Finished
13
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Audi / Finished
14
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
15
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
16
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
17
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
18
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
19
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Cadillac / Finished
20
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Cadillac / DNF
21
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Alpine / DNF
22
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / DNF

Driver standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
365 9
2
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
242 3
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
241 1
4
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
236 2
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
233 1
6
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
211 2
7
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
144 0
8
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
105 0
9
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
RB F1 Team
77 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
42 0
11
Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad
RB F1 Team
38 0
12
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Alpine F1 Team
27 0
13
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
23 0
14
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi
13 0
15
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
10 0
16
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
7 0
17
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
7 0
18
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
7 0
19
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
5 0
20
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
1 0
21
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
0 0
22
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0
23
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0

Constructor standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Mercedes
Mercedes
607 12
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
474 2
3
Red Bull
Red Bull
355 2
4
McLaren
McLaren
355 2
5
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
102 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
69 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
30 0
8
Audi
Audi
23 0
9
Williams
Williams
12 0
10
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
7 0
11
Cadillac F1 Team
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0

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