United States Grand Prix 2025 — Weekend Preview

Round 19 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Austin, United States. United States Grand Prix — American Purpose-Built Racing. Oscar Piastri leads the championship with 315 points, 16 points ahead of Lando Norris.

Driver Championship (entering R19):
P1: Oscar Piastri — 315 pts (7W, 14P)
P2: Lando Norris — 299 pts (5W, 14P)
P3: Max Verstappen — 259 pts (4W, 9P)
P4: George Russell — 227 pts (2W, 8P)
P5: Charles Leclerc — 164 pts (0W, 5P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: McLaren — 614 pts
P2: Mercedes — 311 pts
P3: Ferrari — 275 pts
P4: Red Bull Racing — 273 pts
P5: Williams — 99 pts

Austin is technically demanding.

Recent winners at Austin:
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2024: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

Tyre strategy data will be available after practice sessions provide degradation information.

Battles to watch:

Championship battle: Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris — 16 points separate them.

Understand this race better:

- [Aero Balance](/f1/learning/tactical-intelligence/aero-balance)
- [Downforce](/f1/learning/tactical-intelligence/downforce)