Formula 1 heads to the Red Bull Ring this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix, with the Spielberg venue preparing to host the 39th running of the event.
Set in the Styrian mountains, the 4.326km circuit remains one of the shortest laps on the F1 calendar, but its blend of long straights, heavy braking zones and sweeping high-speed corners has made it a regular source of close racing since returning to the schedule in 2014.
This year marks the latest chapter in the race’s long association with the same venue, having previously been known as the Osterreichring and the A1-Ring before its current Red Bull Ring era began after an 11-year absence from the calendar.
While Austria has become a familiar stop again over the past decade, recent history has largely been dominated by Mercedes and Red Bull, with only two of the 12 races held at the circuit since 2014 not being won by either team.
One of those came last year, when Lando Norris delivered victory for McLaren, leaving the Woking squad hoping a return to Spielberg can help it finally break through for its first win of the 2026 season.
Ferrari is the only other team outside Red Bull and Mercedes to win in Austria since the race returned, with Charles Leclerc taking victory in 2022. Leclerc arrives this weekend looking to build on Ferrari’s recent momentum as he chases his first win since the 2024 United States Grand Prix in Austin.
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His teammate Lewis Hamilton also arrives in strong form, having finally claimed his first victory for Ferrari last time out in Barcelona. The result moved Hamilton to within 41 points of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, whose streak of five consecutive wins came to an end with retirement in Spain.
Hamilton, however, is still chasing a first Austrian Grand Prix victory, with the Red Bull Ring one of the rare circuits on the calendar where the seven-time world champion has never stood on the top step.
The circuit is also a home race for Red Bull, with the team’s parent company owning the venue. All four of Red Bull’s wins at the track have come through Max Verstappen, who holds the record for the most victories around the Spielberg circuit.
George Russell will also be looking to force his way back into the championship fight at a venue where he has previously tasted success, having won the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes.
With four different winners across the last four editions of the race, Austria once again shapes as a crucial weekend in the championship fight with plenty at stake.
When is the Austrian Grand Prix?
The Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring takes place on June 26-28 (AEST).
What time does the Austrian Grand Prix start?
The Austrian Grand Prix will start at 11pm AEST on Sunday, June 28. Scroll down for more time zones.
What is the weather for the Austrian Grand Prix?
It is set to be a hot one in Austria this weekend, as large parts of Europe remain in the midst of a heatwave. That is expected to reach the Styrian mountains, with temperatures climbing well into the 30s across all three days of track action and a high of 36 degrees forecast for Sunday.
How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix in Australia
The Austrian Grand Prix will be live on Fox Sports 506. There is no live free-to-air coverage or post-race free-to-air highlights of the event in Australia.
Can I live stream the Austrian Grand Prix in Australia?
The Austrian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Foxtel’s subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports.
How to watch F1 TV commentary feed
The alternative F1 TV commentary feed is available to Foxtel customers with a set top box. Kayo Sports subscribers can only watch the F1 TV feed during Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Austrian Grand Prix Fox Sports broadcast times (AEST)
Friday, June 26
Practice 1: 9:00pm-10:58pm AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Saturday, June 27
Practice 2: 12:35am-2:15am AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Practice 3: 8:15pm-10:10pm AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Qualifying: 11:55pm-1:05am AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Sunday, June 28
Build-up: 9:30pm-10:55pm AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Race: 10:55pm-1:00am AEST
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix in New Zealand
Sky Sport will broadcast the Austrian Grand Prix, with Sky Sport 3 carrying the action on Friday, Sky Sport 4 on Saturday and Sky Sport 2 on Sunday.
Can I live stream the Austrian Grand Prix in New Zealand?
The Austrian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sport’s subscription streaming service Sky Go or Sky Sport Now.
Austrian Grand Prix Sky Sports broadcast times (NZST)
Friday, June 26
Practice 1: 11:00pm-1:00am NZST
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Saturday, June 27
Practice 2: 2:35am-4:15am NZST
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Practice 3: 10:15pm-12:15am NZST
Sky Sport 4, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Sunday, June 28
Qualifying: 1:15am-4:00am NZST
Sky Sport 4, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Build-up: 11:30pm-12:55am NZST
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Monday, June 29
Race: 12:55am-3:00am NZST
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo
Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix schedule
| Friday, 26 June | Local | AEST | ACST | AWST | NZST | ||
| FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 45 minutes | 9:55 | 17:55 | 17:25 | 15:55 | 19:55 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 45 minutes | 11:05 | 19:05 | 18:35 | 17:05 | 21:05 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 60 minutes | 13:30 | 21:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 23:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 30 minutes | 15:00 | 23:00 | 22:30 | 21:00 | 1:00 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 30 minutes | 15:55 | 23:55 | 23:25 | 21:55 | 1:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 60 minutes | 17:00 | 1:00 | 0:30 | 23:00 | 3:00 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Practice Session | 45 minutes | 18:35 | 2:35 | 2:05 | 0:35 | 4:35 |
| Saturday, 27 June | |||||||
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (21 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 40 minutes | 10:05 | 18:05 | 17:35 | 16:05 | 20:05 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Qualifying Session | 30 minutes | 11:20 | 19:20 | 18:50 | 17:20 | 21:20 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 60 minutes | 12:30 | 20:30 | 20:00 | 18:30 | 22:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (28 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 45 minutes | 14:15 | 22:15 | 21:45 | 20:15 | 0:15 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 60 minutes | 16:00 | 0:00 | 23:30 | 22:00 | 2:00 |
| Sunday, 28 June | |||||||
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (26 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 45 minutes | 8:40 | 16:40 | 16:10 | 14:40 | 18:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (40 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 60 minutes | 10:10 | 18:10 | 17:40 | 16:10 | 20:10 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Race (18 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 30 minutes | 11:25 | 19:25 | 18:55 | 17:25 | 21:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (71 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 120 minutes | 15:00 | 23:00 | 22:30 | 21:00 | 1:00 |
Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship (After Barcelona-Catalunya GP)
| Pos | Num | Driver | Team | Wins | Poles | Points | Diff | Gap |
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 5 | 4 | 156 | ||
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 115 | 41 | 41 |
| 3 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1 | 3 | 106 | 50 | 9 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 75 | 81 | 31 |
| 5 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 0 | 0 | 73 | 83 | 2 |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 0 | 0 | 68 | 88 | 5 |
| 7 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 0 | 0 | 55 | 60 | 13 |
| 8 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 0 | 0 | 41 | 115 | 14 |
| 9 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 0 | 0 | 34 | 122 | 7 |
| 10 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 0 | 0 | 28 | 128 | 6 |
| 11 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 0 | 0 | 18 | 138 | 10 |
| 12 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 0 | 0 | 16 | 140 | 2 |
| 13 | 6 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 0 | 0 | 13 | 143 | 3 |
| 14 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 0 | 0 | 6 | 150 | 7 |
| 15 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 0 | 0 | 5 | 151 | 1 |
| 16 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 0 | 0 | 3 | 153 | 2 |
| 17 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 0 | 0 | 2 | 154 | 1 |
| 18 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 1 |
| 19 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 1 |
| 19 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 |
| 19 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 |
| 19 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 |
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