2026 United States Grand Prix: Preview and Predictions

It’s Formula 1 race week again and this time, F1 heads to Austin for the 2026 United States Grand Prix. But who will come out on top at the Circuit of the Americas? Can Kimi Antonelli clinch his first world championship title? Or will George Russell and Lewis Hamilton keep their slim title hopes alive? And can Max Verstappen make it three wins in a row? In this week’s preview, I run through all the usual track stats, talk tyres and make some predictions. Plus, Rafael Camara is confirmed at Haas for 2027, F1 announces its return to Africa and I explain how Kimi Antonelli could win the world championship this weekend. If you’d like to support my work, then consider becoming a channel member, joining my Patreon or buying me a coffee: Patreon:   / formulasean   Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/formulaseanf1 Most images are provided by XPB Images via https://xpbimages.com/. All other photo/video content is sourced from teams’ media areas. 2026 Teams and Drivers McLaren: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri Mercedes: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Isack Hadjar Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll Williams: Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson & Arvid Lindblad Haas: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman Audi: Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto Cadillac: Sergio Perez & Valtteri Bottas #F1 #Formula1 #USGP This channel is unofficial and is in no way associated with Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V.