> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.gessymorgan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026: Times, TV and Title Race - URL: https://www.gessymorgan.com/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-26T15:59:43.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-26T15:59:43.000Z - Description: Session times for the 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in local time, ET, GMT and IST, where to watch in the US, UK and India, the Strip circuit, and where Antonelli's title bid stands. - Author: Gessy Morgan - Tags: Sports ⚡ **The short version** - The race starts Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PT (11:00 p.m. ET), which is 04:00 GMT and 9:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, Nov 22. - Watch on Apple TV in the US, Sky Sports (with Channel 4 highlights) in the UK and FanCode in India. - Kimi Antonelli leads by 123 points and can clinch the title in Mexico on Nov 1, so Las Vegas will most likely come after the title is decided. The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix starts on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time (PT), which is 11:00 p.m. ET. In the UK that is 04:00 GMT and in India 9:30 a.m. IST, both on Sunday, November 22\. Practice runs on Thursday, November 19, and qualifying is on Friday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m. PT. Las Vegas is Round 21 of 23 on the official [2026 F1 calendar](https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026?ref=localhost), so it remains this year's November night race on the Strip. All times below come from Formula 1's [official timetable](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-heineken-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026.1qmWzcBwKK5hkTbYbhVC22?ref=localhost), which uses local time and notes that Las Vegas is eight hours behind UTC. Standings and title scenarios are as of October 26, 2026. ## Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 session times Every Formula 1 session runs in the evening. Here is the full weekend in local time, Eastern time, GMT and IST: - **Practice 1:** Thursday, Nov 19, 4:30–5:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET / 00:30 GMT Friday / 6:00 a.m. IST Friday - **Practice 2:** Thursday, Nov 19, 8:00–9:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET / 04:00 GMT Friday / 9:30 a.m. IST Friday - **Practice 3:** Friday, Nov 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET / 00:30 GMT Saturday / 6:00 a.m. IST Saturday - **Qualifying:** Friday, Nov 20, 8:00–9:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET / 04:00 GMT Saturday / 9:30 a.m. IST Saturday - **Race (50 laps):** Saturday, Nov 21, 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET / 04:00 GMT Sunday / 9:30 a.m. IST Sunday The Eastern times match [Apple TV's F1 listings](https://tv.apple.com/us/info/watch-f1?ref=localhost), and the UK times match [RaceFans](https://www.racefans.net/2026-f1-season/2026-f1-calendar/2026-las-vegas-grand-prix/?ref=localhost). This is a standard weekend with no sprint. The timetable also includes F1 Academy support races, a drivers' parade at 6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday and the national anthem at 7:44 p.m. PT. Some outlets list the race date as November 22\. That is the date in UTC, Europe and Asia; in Las Vegas it is a Saturday-night race. Both the US and the UK will be off daylight saving time by race week, which is why the gaps are eight hours to GMT and three hours to ET. Our [daylight saving time guide](https://www.gessymorgan.com/daylight-saving-time-ends-2026/) explains the clock changes. ![Fact card showing the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix race date, start times in PT, ET, GMT and IST, circuit length, race distance and round number.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026-facts.png) Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026\. Sources: Formula 1, Apple TV, RaceFans ## How to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix ### United States: Apple TV Apple is the exclusive US broadcaster of F1 from 2026 under a five-year deal announced on October 17, 2025, according to [Apple's newsroom](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-is-the-exclusive-new-broadcast-partner-for-formula-1-in-the-us/?ref=localhost). Every practice, qualifying session and race streams on Apple TV, and subscribers get F1 TV Premium at no extra cost. Apple's F1 page says every practice session is free without a subscription, along with a select number of race weekends. It does not say which weekends are free, and Grande Prêmio notes that qualifying and races generally need a subscription. ### United Kingdom: Sky Sports and Channel 4 Formula 1's [broadcast information page](https://www.formula1.com/en/information/f1-broadcast-information.45y3LNsT1D6VoK0ZmX8ciJ?ref=localhost) lists Sky Sports and Channel 4 for the UK and Ireland. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live, and viewers without a Sky subscription can stream it through NOW. Channel 4 shows highlights, according to [Grande Prêmio](https://grandepremio.com/en/f1/where-to-watch-the-2026-us-grand-prix-live-in-the-us-uk-india-and-australia/?ref=localhost). For UK viewers, qualifying and the race both start at 04:00 GMT. ### India: FanCode In India, Formula 1 lists FanCode and TATA Play FanCode Sports as its broadcast partners. FanCode streams sessions on its app and website. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, much easier for Indian viewers than the 1:30 a.m. IST start of last weekend's race in Austin. ## The Las Vegas Strip Circuit The track is a 6.201km street circuit with 17 turns that runs along the Strip at night. The race covers 50 laps and 309.958km, according to [Formula 1's event page](https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/las-vegas?ref=localhost). F1 lists Max Verstappen's 1:33.365 from 2025 as the race's fastest lap. Las Vegas returned to the calendar in 2023, though the city also hosted the Caesars Palace Grand Prix in 1981 and 1982. Past winners of the modern race: - **2023:** Max Verstappen, Red Bull ([F1 2023 results](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2023/races?ref=localhost)) - **2024:** George Russell, Mercedes ([F1 2024 results](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2024/races?ref=localhost)) - **2025:** Max Verstappen, Red Bull, ahead of Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Both McLarens were disqualified for technical infringements, per the [official 2025 result](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2025/races/1274/las-vegas/race-result?ref=localhost). Track construction is already under way. Circuit preparation began in early September with overnight lane closures, and organisers set up an interactive traffic map. Locals can text F1LV to 31996 for weekly updates, [FOX5 Las Vegas reported](https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/09/07/what-know-f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-road-prep-gets-underway/?ref=localhost). ## Title race: Antonelli could be champion before Las Vegas Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the championship on 365 points after winning the US Grand Prix in Austin on October 25, his ninth win of the season. Teammate George Russell is second on 242, one point ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, according to the [official drivers' standings](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/drivers?ref=localhost). With five rounds and 125 points left, only Russell and Hamilton can still catch him, [RaceFans reported](https://www.racefans.net/2026/10/25/antonelli-on-cusp-of-winning-title-after-victory-in-austin-and-penalty-for-russell/?ref=localhost). Antonelli's first chance to clinch the title is the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1\. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/f1/story/%5F/id/50131911/kimi-antonelli-formula-1-title-race-permutations-standings-explained?ref=localhost) says ninth place would be enough even if Russell wins, tenth if Hamilton wins, and he takes the title whatever his result if anyone else wins. ESPN also notes that the 20-year-old could set a record as the youngest Formula 1 champion. By our calculation from the official standings, the drivers' title would still be open in Las Vegas only if Russell or Hamilton won both Mexico City and São Paulo (November 8) while Antonelli scored a point or less across the two races. So Las Vegas will most likely be the first race after a new champion is crowned. There is still plenty to race for. Russell (242), Hamilton (241), Max Verstappen (236) and Charles Leclerc (233) are covered by nine points in the fight for second. Mercedes leads Ferrari by 133 points in the [constructors' standings](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/team?ref=localhost). ![Bar chart of 2026 drivers' points: Antonelli 365, Russell 242, Hamilton 241, Verstappen 236, Leclerc 233 and Norris 211.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026-chart.png) 2026 F1 Drivers' Standings. Source: Formula 1 official standings ## Why the 2026 calendar changed This season has 23 rounds instead of the planned 24\. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled and the Bahrain race was moved to Malaysia because of the war between Iran and the United States, according to [RaceFans](https://www.racefans.net/2026/10/26/antonelli-will-automatically-become-champion-if-f1-cancels-another-race/?ref=localhost). The same report says that one more cancellation without a replacement would leave only 100 points available, making Antonelli champion automatically. As of October 15, F1 still planned to run Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6), [ESPN reported](https://www.espn.com/f1/story/%5F/id/50187404/f1-middle-east-finale-remains-uncertain-kimi-antonelli-title-implications-sources?ref=localhost), with Imola building grandstands as a possible stand-in. A switch could be made as late as mid-November. None of these reports suggests any change to the Las Vegas race, which comes before both Middle East rounds. ![Timeline from Antonelli's US Grand Prix win on October 25 through the Las Vegas sessions on November 19 to 21 and the Qatar Grand Prix on November 29.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026-timeline.png) Road to Las Vegas 2026\. Sources: Formula 1, RaceFans, ESPN ## Our take Las Vegas has had a different story each year: a Verstappen win in 2023, a Russell win for Mercedes in 2024 and a double McLaren disqualification in 2025\. In 2026 the drivers' title will probably already be settled, so the interest shifts to the battle for second, Mercedes' constructors' lead and whether Antonelli can add to his nine wins on a track where he finished third last year. ## What to watch for - **Mexico City (Nov 1) and São Paulo (Nov 8):** these results decide whether anything is left in the drivers' title fight by Las Vegas. - **The fight for second:** four drivers are within nine points. - **Qatar and Abu Dhabi:** any cancellation would change the points available and could end the title race automatically. - **Timetable changes:** Formula 1 says its timetable is subject to change, so check session times again in race week. ## Frequently asked questions ### What time does the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix start? The race starts on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PT in Las Vegas. That is 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, and 04:00 GMT and 9:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, November 22\. Qualifying is on Friday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m. PT. ### How can I watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the US, UK and India? In the US, every session streams on Apple TV, which has exclusive F1 rights from 2026; practice sessions are free in the Apple TV app. In the UK, Sky Sports shows every session live (also via NOW) and Channel 4 shows highlights. In India, Formula 1 lists FanCode and TATA Play FanCode Sports. ### Can Kimi Antonelli win the 2026 title in Las Vegas? Only in an unlikely scenario. Antonelli leads by 123 points and can clinch the title in Mexico City on November 1, where ninth place is enough even if Russell wins. By our calculation from the official standings, the title would still be open in Las Vegas only if Russell or Hamilton won both Mexico City and São Paulo while Antonelli scored a point or less. ### How long is the Las Vegas Strip Circuit? Formula 1 lists the circuit at 6.201km with 17 turns. The Grand Prix runs 50 laps, a race distance of 309.958km, and the timetable caps it at 120 minutes. ### Who won the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix? Max Verstappen won the 2025 race for Red Bull, ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. Both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, were disqualified for technical infringements. ## Sources 1. [F1 Schedule 2026](https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026?ref=localhost), Formula 1 2. [Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026](https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/las-vegas?ref=localhost), Formula 1 3. [Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026: full timetable](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-heineken-las-vegas-grand-prix-2026.1qmWzcBwKK5hkTbYbhVC22?ref=localhost), Formula 1 4. [2026 Drivers' Standings](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/drivers?ref=localhost), Formula 1 5. [2026 Constructors' Standings](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/team?ref=localhost), Formula 1 6. [F1 Broadcast Information](https://www.formula1.com/en/information/f1-broadcast-information.45y3LNsT1D6VoK0ZmX8ciJ?ref=localhost), Formula 1 7. [2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Race Result](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2025/races/1274/las-vegas/race-result?ref=localhost), Formula 1 8. [2024 Race Results](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2024/races?ref=localhost), Formula 1 9. [2023 Race Results](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2023/races?ref=localhost), Formula 1 10. [Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1 in the U.S.](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-is-the-exclusive-new-broadcast-partner-for-formula-1-in-the-us/?ref=localhost), Apple 11. [Where to Watch Formula 1](https://tv.apple.com/us/info/watch-f1?ref=localhost), Apple TV 12. [2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 race information](https://www.racefans.net/2026-f1-season/2026-f1-calendar/2026-las-vegas-grand-prix/?ref=localhost), RaceFans 13. [Antonelli poised to claim F1 title after victory in Austin and penalty for Russell](https://www.racefans.net/2026/10/25/antonelli-on-cusp-of-winning-title-after-victory-in-austin-and-penalty-for-russell/?ref=localhost), RaceFans 14. [Antonelli will automatically become champion if F1 cancels another race](https://www.racefans.net/2026/10/26/antonelli-will-automatically-become-champion-if-f1-cancels-another-race/?ref=localhost), RaceFans 15. [How Kimi Antonelli can win F1 title at Mexico GP, with or without Qatar, Abu Dhabi races](https://www.espn.com/f1/story/%5F/id/50131911/kimi-antonelli-formula-1-title-race-permutations-standings-explained?ref=localhost), ESPN 16. [Sources: F1 plans Middle East finale amid doubts](https://www.espn.com/f1/story/%5F/id/50187404/f1-middle-east-finale-remains-uncertain-kimi-antonelli-title-implications-sources?ref=localhost), ESPN 17. [Where to watch the 2026 US Grand Prix live in the US, UK, India and Australia](https://grandepremio.com/en/f1/where-to-watch-the-2026-us-grand-prix-live-in-the-us-uk-india-and-australia/?ref=localhost), Grande Prêmio 18. [F1 launches interactive traffic map as Las Vegas circuit construction begins](https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/09/07/what-know-f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-road-prep-gets-underway/?ref=localhost), FOX5 Las Vegas ## How we wrote this GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 18 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 26, 2026, and we update the post when they change.