This is the start time for the F1 sprint qualifying in Austin today
This weekend marks the fourth sprint race of the F1 season, which logically means there will also be a sprint qualifying session. Just like in the 'regular' qualifying, the starting grid for the sprint race on Saturday will be determined over three sessions. The sprint qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of the United States begins on Friday, October 20, at 22:30 BST.
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The schedule of the F1 GP in Austin is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule United States GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 18 October | - |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday 18 October | - |
| Sprint race | Saturday 19 October | - |
| Qualifying | Sunday 20 October | - |
| Race | Sunday 20 October | - |
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