Formula 1 returns to Europe for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, where the championship battle intensifies.
In the Drivers` Championship, Oscar Piastri holds a 22-point lead over teammate Lando Norris. Their battle intensified after a collision in the recent Canadian GP led to Norris`s retirement.
Max Verstappen reduced the gap but is still 43 points behind Piastri. He aims for victory at Red Bull`s home circuit, the Red Bull Ring, having won there five times before.
George Russell, last year`s Austrian GP winner, secured Mercedes` first win of 2025 in Montreal, a race where Kimi Antonelli achieved his first podium.
Ferrari plans to introduce car upgrades in Spielberg, hoping to bring Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton closer to the leading positions.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 are also part of the weekend schedule, promising a busy event in Austria. The full weekend can be followed live.
Red Bull Ring Track Layout
The Red Bull Ring is notable for having one of the shortest lap times on the F1 calendar. Assuming dry conditions, pole position is expected to be around the 1 minute 3 second mark this year.
The 2.7-mile circuit officially features 10 corners, although only seven require significant braking. It`s considered a good track for overtaking, featuring three continuous DRS zones from the start/finish straight through to Turn 4.
The uphill section leading to Turn 3 is often a site for action. Notable incidents include clashes between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton on the final lap in 2016, Verstappen and Leclerc in 2019, and Verstappen and Norris in 2024.
The lap concludes with two quick right turns. Track limits were a past issue here, but the addition of gravel traps on the corner exits has helped mitigate this problem.
Austrian GP Weather in Spielberg
The current forecast for the Austrian Grand Prix indicates no rain during any session, with sunny conditions and temperatures around 30°C expected throughout the three days.
However, teams remain aware that thunderstorms can develop rapidly in the hills around Spielberg.
Austrian GP 2025: Schedule, UK Start Times
Thursday June 26
Drivers` Press Conference: 2pm
Friday June 27
F3 Practice: 8.50am
F2 Practice: 10am
Austrian GP Practice One (session starts at 12.30pm): 12pm
F3 Qualifying: 1.55pm
F2 Qualifying: 2.50pm
Austrian GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm): 3.35pm
The F1 Show: 5.15pm
Saturday June 28
F3 Sprint: 9am
Austrian GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am): 11.15pm
F2 Sprint: 1.10pm
Austrian GP Qualifying build-up: 2.15pm
AUSTRIAN GP QUALIFYING: 3pm
Ted`s Qualifying Notebook: 5pm
Sunday June 29
F3 Feature Race: 7.25am
F2 Feature Race: 8.55am
Porsche Supercup: 10.40am
Grand Prix Sunday: Austrian GP build-up: 12.30pm
THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX: 2pm
Chequered Flag: Austrian GP reaction: 4pm
Ted`s Notebook: 5pm
Viewing Information
The event will be broadcast live from the first practice session on Friday afternoon to the Grand Prix itself on Sunday, June 29 at 2pm UK time.
Mobile viewing options are available, including the ability to go onboard with any driver.
Streaming options are available for those without a standard subscription.
Live text commentary and updates will be available online throughout the race weekend.
Highlights will be available shortly after the chequered flag.
