Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage from round 19 of the 2024 Formula One world championship — and specifically, today’s sprint race and grand prix qualifying for the United States GP.
This is the start of the final stretch of six races, and the first of three sprints, that will conclude the 2024 season. Right now it is poised for a thrilling finale to the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
Austin, Texas is also the first race of a triple-header with rounds in Mexico and Brazil coming over the following two weekends.
We will bring you all the build-up to the Saturday action at Circuit of The Americas over the coming hours.
Our reporters are trackside, with our editors and experts watching on, so stay turned. We’ve got you covered from here.
