Race schedules, how and where to watch Formula 1

The Formula 1 had its last stoppage of more than 30 days before entering the final period of the season. Facing the United States GP, Franco Colapinto will run for the first time within the sprint formatwhich brings some modifications to the weekend calendar between October 18 and 20.

After being seconds away from scoring points again to WilliamsColapinto will have his fourth presentation in the highest category of motorsports next weekend in Texas.

The championship is going through one of the most even moments in recent years. In fact, McLaren (516) surpassed Red Bull (475) in the constructors’ table and is on track to snatch the title. The podium is completed by Ferrari with 441 points.

Meanwhile, the drivers’ championship is experiencing a similar situation, but Max Verstappen He still remains a few points above the other drivers: the Dutchman, who has been in first place since the start of the tournament, is at the top with 331 points, followed by Lando Norris (McLaren) with 279. A little behind are Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) with 245 and Oscar Piastri (McLaren) with 237 points.

In an interview with the “Motorsports” portal, the Argentine confirmed his intention of stay at Williams next year: “I would love to have an opportunity in the future with Williams, racing in Formula 1 together again would be incredible, if an opportunity arises later. My plan A is to stay with the team.”

“It’s a place I love to be. They were the first ones who gave me the opportunity to get into an F1 car, they invested a lot in me since I was in the lower categories and I’m grateful for all that,” he added.

For its part, James Vowles, William athletic directors, he referred again to the possibility of give in to Colapinto to another team with the aim of continuing in F1 next year: “I want a position for him where he is racing in 2025 and ideally in Formula 1. Which means there is only one team left. We will see what we can organize there. I’m looking at how to make this work.”

In the United States the carrera sprint, which implies a change in the traditional weekend calendar. On Saturday the sprint race will take place at 3:00 p.m.while the Qualifying will begin at 7 p.m.. Likewise, the Sunday’s traditional race will start at 4 p.m.

The season of Formula 1 It can be followed through the category’s own platform (F1 TV Pro), with the contracting of the package of all the competitions, in addition to the training and classification tests. Likewise, in Argentina it will also be available live via streaming on the Disney+ platform.

• Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 331 puntos
• Lando Norris (McLaren) – 279 points
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 245 points
• Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 237 points
• Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 190 points
• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 174 points
• George Russell (Mercedes) – 155 points
• Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) – 144 points
• Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 62 points
• Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) – 24 points
• Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 24 puntos
• Yuki Tsunoda (RB) – 22 points
• Daniel Ricciardo (RB) – 12 points.
• Alexander Albon (Williams) – 12 points
• Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 8 points
• Oliver Bearman (Ferrari/Haas) – 7 points.
• Kevin Magnussen (Haas) – 6 points
• Esteban Ocon (Alpine) – 5 points
• Franco Colapinto (Williams) – 4 points
• Valteri Bottas (Kick Sauber) – 0 points
• Logan Sargeant (Williams) – 0 puntos
• Guanyu Zhou (Kick Sauber) – 0 puntos

1. McLaren – 516 points
2. Red Bull – 475 points
3. Ferrari – 441 points
4. Mercedes – 329 points
5. Aston Martin- 86 puntos
6. RB Honda- 34 points.
7. Haas – 31 points
8. Williams – 16 points
9. Alpine – 13 points
10. Kick Clean – 0 points

• October 20 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas (Texas).
• October 27 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome.
• November 3 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Interlagos (Sao Paulo).
• November 24 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Strip Circuit.
• December 1 | Qatar Grand Prix | Losail International Circuit.
• December 8 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit.