Austrian GP 2026: Dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch or stream the F1 race at the Red Bull Ring live on Sky Sports | F1 News

The European circuit of Formula 1 continues with the Austrian Grand Prix on June 26-28, live on Sky Sports.

After Lewis Hamilton’s first win at Ferrari, all eyes will be on the 41-year-old to see if he can continue his pursuit of a record world title.

Hamilton trails leader Kimi Antonelli by 41 points after the Italian retired at Barcelona following a technical failure in his Mercedes, leaving the 19-year-old to face the first major challenge in 2026 after a legendary start to his campaign.

George Russell also benefited from Antonelli’s retirement as he finished second behind Hamilton to move back to within 50 points of his Mercedes team-mate.

While Mercedes and Ferrari are likely to start the weekend as favourites, McLaren showed signs of improvement in Spain and will be eyeing a first win of the season for either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.

Another subplot will be given to Red Bull returning to Austria for the team’s home race, with Max Verstappen’s future still up in the air.

Red Bull Ring track

The Red Bull Ring is the shortest of the year in terms of lap times, with Lando Norris replacing last year’s pole position with a 1:03s crown.

Legally, the 2.7-mile track has 10 corners but only seven require the drivers to brake. However, it is one of the best to pass three consecutive DRS positions from the main straight all the way to Turn 4.

It’s always an uphill race towards Turn 3, with Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton clashing in 2016 on the final lap, Max Verstappen pouncing on Charles Leclerc in 2019 and Verstappen clashing with Norris in 2024.

The lap ends with two fast right-handers where track restrictions were previously a problem, but the gravel on the exits of those corners limited the problem.

Spielberg’s climate for F1 racing

Conditions in Styria are set to be very hot, with temperatures throughout the weekend expected to rise to around 30C.

An early forecast suggests the heat may come with the risk of thunderstorms, which have the potential to add more thickness.

Austrian GP 2026 dates, UK start time and live Sky Sports F1 schedule

Thursday June 25
2pm: Drivers press conference
5pm: Paddock Uncut

Friday June 26
8.50am: F3 Practice
10am: F2 Practice
12pm: Austrian GP Practice One (session starts at 12.30pm)
1.55pm: F3 Qualification
2.30pm: Club management press conference
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: Austrian GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show

Saturday June 27
9am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Austrian GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Austrian GP qualifying build-up*
3pm: AUSTRIAN GP QUALIFYING*
5pm: Ted’s Worthy Booklet

Sunday June 28
7.35am: F3 Feature Race
9.05am: F2 Feature Race
10.50am: Porsche Supercup
12.30pm: Austrian GP build-up: Sunday’s Grand Prix*
2pm: THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Austrian GP reaction: Checkered flag
5pm: Ted’s notebook

*Also on Sky Sports Main Event

How to watch or stream the Austrian Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland

Do you have Sky?

TV: Sky Customers can watch Sky Sports F1 from first practice on Friday morning until The Austrian Grand Prix is ​​on Sunday June 28 at 2pm

Application: Sky customers can also watch on The Sky Sports app – with the option to ride with any driver!

Don’t have Sky?

Broadcast: Non-Sky customers can stream action on the CURRENT Day or Month pass for any period

Live blog: Anyone on the road can follow coverage of the race weekend with our dedicated F1 blog

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How to watch the Austrian GP with the Sky Sports app

Sky Sports subscribers can:

1. Download or open the Sky Sports app
2. Head to the ‘View’ section at 12.30pm to build up, before lights out at 2pm on race day
3. Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
4. Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)

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