2024 United States Grand Prix#Sprint

The event was held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, for the twelfth time in the circuit's history, across the weekend of October 18–20.{{cite web |title=Austin |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/circuit-austin.aspx |access-date=23 September 2024 |website=StatsF1}} The Grand Prix was the nineteenth round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship and the 45th running of the United States Grand Prix as a round of the Formula One World Championship.{{cite web |title=Grands Prix USA |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/grand-prix-usa.aspx |access-date=23 September 2024 |website=StatsF1}}

Going into the weekend, Max Verstappen led the Drivers' Championship with 331 points, 52 points ahead of Lando Norris in second, and 86 ahead of Charles Leclerc in third. McLaren, holding 516 points, entered this round as the leader of the Constructors' Championship ahead of Red Bull Racing and Ferrari, who were second and third with 475 and 441 points, respectively.{{cite web |date=22 September 2024 |title=Singapore 2024 – Championship |url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/2024/singapour/championnat.aspx |access-date=22 September 2024 |website=StatsF1}}

{{see also|2024 Formula One World Championship#Entries}}

The drivers and teams were the same as the season entry list with two exceptions:{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20United%20States%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf|title=2024 United States Grand Prix – Entry List|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=18 October 2024 |access-date=18 October 2024}} Franco Colapinto, who replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams from the Italian Grand Prix onwards;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2024 |title=Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season |url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/fd43d928-0914-42ff-b9ee-394342064dc4/williams-racing-team-statement?srsltid=AfmBOooSqAvclDh6ceY19B7HcYD9lWY5Aj8CNnAf6IRrI--9NvYo3m8c |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=Williams Racing |language=en}} Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo at RB, as Riccardo was dropped from the team following the Singapore Grand Prix.{{cite web |date=26 September 2024 |title=Ricciardo to leave RB with immediate effect as team get set for mid-season driver |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-ricciardo-to-leave-rb-with-immediate-effect-as-team-get-set-for-mid.1O8CDJ6kYB9VsxpPrbqxX0 |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=Formula One}}{{cite web |date=26 September 2024 |title=Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB for remainder of the season |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-lawson-to-replace-ricciardo-at-rb-for-remainder-of-the-season.2TZRpkQAnucdPwAgudqdJ2 |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=Formula One}}

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Sole tyre supplier Pirelli brought the C2, C3, and C4 tyre compounds (the middle three in their range), designated hard, medium, and soft, respectively, for teams to use at the event.{{Cite web |date=19 September 2024 |title=These are the tyres for the Americas |url=https://press.pirelli.com/these-are-the-tyres-for-the-americas/ |access-date=19 September 2024 |website=Pirelli |language=en}}

During the race weekend, three teams equipped their cars with special liveries. The McLaren MCL38 featured a chrome livery, which was also used a year prior at the 2023 British Grand Prix. The livery is a reference to Google Chrome, one of the McLaren's main sponsors. The Haas VF-24 used a livery inspired by the American flag, including stars, stripes, and an eagle.{{Cite news |last=Wood |first=Anthony |date=17 October 2024 |title=Made for America: Special team liveries debuting at F1's US GP |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/made-for-america-special-team-liveries-debuting-at-f1s-us-gp/10663282/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241031054534/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/made-for-america-special-team-liveries-debuting-at-f1s-us-gp/10663282/ |archive-date=31 October 2024 |access-date=16 April 2025 |work=Motorsport.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Ed |date=17 October 2024 |title=Formula 1: All the Special Liveries at the 2024 United States GP |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/formula-1-all-the-special-liveries-at-the-2024-united-states-gp-241419.html |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=autoevolution |language=en}} The Alpine A524 switched to an orange livery to promote the Xbox video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.{{Cite web |last=Lawrence |first=Dan |date=15 October 2024 |title=Alpine F1 launch Indiana Jones livery for US GP |url=https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/10/15/alpine-f1-launch-indiana-jones-livery-for-us-gp/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=Motorsport Week |language=en-GB}}

Eight out of the ten teams brought upgrade packages for their cars for the race. The Red Bull Racing RB20 had an adjusted floor, in addition to modifications to the portion of the upper sidepod where it meets with the engine cover.{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Mark |last2=Piola |first2=Giorgio |date=22 October 2024 |title=TECH WEEKLY: Inside the Red Bull upgrade that helped Verstappen to Sprint victory in Austin |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tech-weekly-inside-the-red-bull-upgrade-that-helped-verstappen-to-sprint.4LVSGlR5D3O8ze4sOyrRHv |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}} The Mercedes W15 had substantial upgrades, with changes to the front wing, front suspension, floor, and bodywork. Similarly, the McLaren MCL38 had several upgrades, specifically to improve the car's aerodynamics. This included modifications to the front wing, suspension, brake ducts, and beam wing. Likewise, the Aston Martin AMR25 had significant adjustments to its car; this includes the front wing, floor, engine cover, and rear diffuser. The Alpine A524 had adjustments to its floor, rear wing, and bodywork. The Haas VF-24 also brought several changes to improve aerodynamics, including a modified floor and modified sidepods. The Kick Sauber C44 had a brand new front wing and suspension modifications, while the RB VCARB 01 had a new floor. The Ferrari SF-24 and Williams FW46 did not have any upgrades.{{Cite web |last=Boxall-Legge |first=Jake |date=18 October 2024 |title=McLaren and Mercedes detail large aero upgrades for Austin F1 weekend |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-and-mercedes-detail-large-aero-upgrades-for-austin-f1-weekend/10663954/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=Motorsport.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Mark |date=18 October 2024 |title=McLaren and Mercedes bring major upgrades to US GP - but not Red Bull |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/mclaren-mercedes-red-bull-f1-united-states-upgrades-detailed/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=The Race |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lawrence |first=Dan |date=18 October 2024 |title=McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull headline F1 US GP upgrades |url=https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/10/18/mclaren-mercedes-and-red-bull-headline-f1-us-gp-upgrades/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=Motorsport Week |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Medland |first=Chris |date=18 October 2024 |title=Technical updates: 2024 United States Grand Prix |url=https://racer.com/2024/10/18/technical-updates-2024-united-states-grand-prix/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=RACER |language=en-US}}

The only free practice session was held on October 18, 2024, at 12:30 local time (UTC–5). It lasted for one hour, and was topped by Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari with a time of 1.33.602. He was ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, who placed second, and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, who placed third.{{Cite web |date=18 October 2024 |title=Sainz heads Leclerc in sole US GP practice session |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fp1-sainz-heads-ferrari-team-mate-leclerc-in-sole-united-states-grand-prix.JxHHs8qvBHGuVBcvqpqOu |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}}

{{Further information|Formula One racing#Sprint qualifying}}

Sprint qualifying was held on October 18th at 16:30 local time (UTC–5), and determined the starting grid order for the sprint race. It consisted of three sessions, with the five drivers with the lowest lap times being eliminated following each of the first two sessions. During the 12 minute long first session (SQ1), both Saubers consisting of Zhou Guanyu Valtteri Bottas were eliminated, in addition to Alex Albon of Williams, Esteban Ocon of Alpine, and Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Session 2 (SQ2) lasted for ten minutes, with Sergio Pérez and Pierre Gasly being eliminated in 11th and 12th, respectively. Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso, and Liam Lawson were all eliminated because they did not set a legal lap time during the session. The third session (SQ3) lasted for eight minutes, and determined the final order of the remaining ten drivers. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished the session in first, with a lap time of 1:32.833. George Russell finished in second, with a gap of 0.012 seconds behind Verstappen. The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. finished in third and fifth, respectively; Lando Norris finished in fourth between them. Nico Hülkenberg, Lewis Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen, Yuki Tsunoda, and Franco Colapinto completing the top ten.{{Cite web |date=18 October 2024 |title=Verstappen pips Russell to Sprint Qualifying pole in Austin |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-pips-russell-to-sprint-qualifying-pole-in-austin-by-0-012s.1thBcBOQKIWmqAbRaXF7M8 |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kalinauckas |first=Alex |date=18 October 2024 |title=Verstappen beats Russell to sprint pole by 0.012s, Norris fourth |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sq-friday-sprint-qualifying-report/10664110/ |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Motorsport.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=19 October 2024 |title=2024 F1 United States Grand Prix - Sprint qualifying results |url=https://racingnews365.com/2024-f1-united-states-grand-prix-sprint-qualifying-results |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=RacingNews365 |language=en}}

Notes

• {{note|1|1}} – Alexander Albon qualified 18th, but was required to start the sprint from the pit lane as his car was modified under parc fermé conditions.

The sprint was held on October 19, 2024, at 13:00 local time (UTC–5), and ran for 19 laps.{{Cite web |date=19 October 2024 |title=Verstappen seals assured Sprint victory in Austin |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-seals-assured-sprint-victory-in-austin-ahead-of-sainz-and-norris.2pmtRJ93X05jCErUijyryu |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}}

Notes

• {{note|2|1}} – Oscar Piastri received a five-second time penalty for forcing Pierre Gasly off track. His final position was not affected by the penalty.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20United%20States%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Infringement%20-%20Car%2081%20-%20Forcing%20Car%2010%20off%20the%20track.pdf |title=Infringement – Car 81 – Forcing Car 10 off the track |publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=19 October 2024|access-date=22 October 2024}}

Qualifying was held on October 19, 2024, at 17:00 local time (UTC–5), and determined the starting grid order for the main race.{{Cite web |date=19 October 2024 |title=Norris clinches pole position ahead of Verstappen in Austin |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-clinches-pole-position-ahead-of-verstappen-in-austin-as-russell.5AgHxJQ1wldaEXPbWppToy |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}}

Notes

• {{note|3|1}} – George Russell qualified sixth, but was required to start the race from the pit lane as his car was modified under parc fermé conditions.
• {{note|4|2}} – Liam Lawson was required to start the race from the back of the grid for exceeding his quota of power unit elements.{{cite web |date=18 October 2024 |title=Lawson to start from back of the grid in Austin after being hit with engine penalty |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/lawson-to-start-from-back-of-the-grid-in-austin-after-being-hit-with-engine.4wpMzkb9tZn1ppOzrNkMwW |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Formula One}}
• {{note|5|3}} – Zhou Guanyu received a five-place grid penalty for a fourth energy store.

The race was held on October 20, 2024, at 14:00 local time (UTC–5), and ran for 56 laps.{{Cite web |date=20 October 2024 |title=Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari one-two in Austin |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/leclerc-leads-dominant-ferrari-one-two-in-austin-as-norris-loses-third-to.3VSTWKOy40Ta1vvtlwHBff |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=Formula One |language=en}}

Notes

• {{note|6|1}} – Lando Norris finished third, but received a five-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20United%20States%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Infringement%20-%20Car%204%20-%20Leaving%20the%20track%20and%20gaining%20an%20advantage.pdf |title=Infringement – Car 4 – Leaving the track and gaining an advantage |publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=20 October 2024|access-date=21 October 2024}}
• {{note|7|2}} – Pierre Gasly received a five-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. His final position was not affected by the penalty.{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20United%20States%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Infringement%20-%20Car%2010%20-%20Forcing%20another%20driver%20off%20the%20track.pdf |title=Infringement – Car 10 – Forcing another driver off the track |publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=20 October 2024|access-date=21 October 2024}}
• {{note|8|3}} – Yuki Tsunoda received a five-second time penalty for forcing Alexander Albon off track. His final position was not affected by the penalty.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20United%20States%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Infringement%20-%20Car%2022%20-%20Forcing%20another%20driver%20off%20the%20track.pdf |title=Infringement – Car 22 – Forcing another driver off the track |publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=20 October 2024|access-date=21 October 2024}}

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