Motorsport fans in India can gear up for an action-packed weekend as Formula 1 arrives at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and MotoGP heads to Phillip Island for its final appearance at the historic venue ahead of the Australian GP's shift to the Adelaide street circuit in 2027. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli stands on the verge of securing his maiden F1 drivers' crown.
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Overview
Heading into the weekend, twenty-year-old Kimi Antonelli commands a massive 102-point advantage over teammate George Russell with six rounds remaining in the season. The young driver has a mathematical opportunity to become the youngest Formula 1 world champion this Sunday, though several conditions must align. Antonelli needs to grow his cushion by a minimum of 23 points, which requires him to claim victory while George Russell finishes in ninth place or lower and Lewis Hamilton secures fifth or worse. Max Verstappen poses a substantial threat after securing victories in the preceding two events.
Viewers across India can catch every on-track session streamed live via the F1 TV and FanCode applications. Official timings for the race weekend have been scheduled in Indian Standard Time.
F1 US GP Schedule IST
| Date | Day | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23 | Friday | FP1 | 11pm |
| October 24 | Saturday | FP2 | 2:30am |
| October 24 | Saturday | FP3 | 11pm |
| October 25 | Sunday | Qualifying | 2:30am |
| October 26 | Monday | Race | 1:30am |
MotoGP Australian Grand Prix Overview
The iconic Phillip Island track hosts the championship for the final time, having served as the home of the Australian GP since 1997. Following seventeen completed rounds, Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez sit separated by a mere two points at the pinnacle of the points table, with Marco Bezzecchi trailing behind by 46 points in the hunt. Weather forecasts indicate potential rainfall for both the Saturday Sprint and Sunday Grand Prix events, introducing additional variables.
Indian motorsport enthusiasts can stream all MotoGP sessions live on the FanCode platform, alongside television broadcasts available through Eurosport. The scheduled session timings follow local Indian conversions.
MotoGP Australian GP Schedule IST
| Date | Day | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23 | Friday | FP1 | 5:15am |
| October 23 | Friday | Practice | 9:30am |
| October 24 | Saturday | FP2 | 4:40am |
| October 24 | Saturday | Qualifying | 5:20am |
| October 24 | Saturday | Sprint | 9:30am |
| October 25 | Sunday | Race | 8:30am |