F1 2025 United States Grand Prix Weather Forecast: Austin Braces for Scorching Sprint Weekend
The tension in the Formula 1 championship is reaching fever pitch as McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris head into the United States Grand Prix with just 22 points separating them. Having already secured the constructors’ championship, McLaren’s attention is now fully locked on crowning their first drivers’ champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen sits 63 points adrift of Piastri, still clinging to hopes of a record-equalling fifth consecutive world title.
The US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas promises both drama and heat — literally. The FIA has declared the event a “heat hazard,” with track temperatures expected to soar beyond 31°C throughout the weekend. And with this being a sprint format, drivers have eight extra championship points up for grabs on top of the 25 awarded for the main race.
Friday, October 17 – Practice & Sprint Qualifying
The action begins on Friday with the weekend’s sole practice session at 12:30pm local time (CDT). Clear skies and scorching conditions are expected, with air temperatures peaking at 28°C but feeling closer to 33°C due to humidity levels around 51%. There’s no rain forecast, which is crucial given teams only get one hour to fine-tune their setups before competitive sessions begin.
Sprint qualifying follows later at 4:30pm, with the mercury climbing to 33°C and a “real feel” of 37°C. Thankfully, conditions will remain dry with a 0% chance of rain, though the heat will push both drivers and machines to their limits.
Saturday, October 18 – Sprint Race & Grand Prix Qualifying
Saturday kicks off with the 19-lap sprint race at 12pm local time. Conditions will be even more intense, with air temperatures at 30°C but feeling more like 37°C under the Texan sun. There’s a minimal 8% chance of rain early on, but skies are expected to clear before the main qualifying session later in the afternoon.
Qualifying for Sunday’s race begins at 4pm local time, with conditions peaking at 34°C — feeling closer to 40°C. Humidity will drop slightly to 37%, offering little relief as drivers battle for prime grid positions.
Sunday, October 19 – Grand Prix Day
The lights go out for the main race at 2pm local time. Compared to the earlier sessions, race day will bring slightly cooler and more comfortable weather. Temperatures will hover around 29°C, feeling closer to 28°C with lower humidity (23%) and calmer winds. The skies are expected to remain perfectly clear, with no threat of rain across the race distance — ideal conditions for a thrilling showdown.
Fans can expect a blazing weekend in Austin — both in temperature and in championship intensity — as the McLaren duo and Verstappen continue their fierce battle for F1 glory.
