F1 Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Date, Times, Schedule, How to Watch, Circuit Details
The Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2026 will return to the Red Bull Ring for another high-speed showdown in the Styrian mountains. Traditionally one of the most exciting weekends on the calendar, the event is scheduled as the 10th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Event Details
Circuit: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
Track Length: 4.318 kilometres
Laps: 71
Race Distance: 306.452 km
First Grand Prix: 1964
Total Races Held: 38
When is the Austrian Grand Prix 2026?
The Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2026 will take place over the weekend of 26–28 June 2026. It is scheduled as Round 8 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
Where is the Austrian Grand Prix 2026?
The race will be held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The scenic circuit, located in the Styrian mountains, has been a popular fixture on the F1 calendar since Red Bull acquired and revived it in 2014.
How to Watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2026
Broadcast rights vary by country. In Austria, all sessions are available free-to-air on ORF and Servus
TV. Internationally, the race is typically broadcast on:
Sky Sports F1 (UK & Ireland)
ESPN or F1 TV (USA)
Other local rights holders worldwide
The best way to watch is through the official F1 TV Pro streaming service, which offers live coverage, onboard cameras, and expert analysis in many territories. Check your local listings or the official Formula 1 website for exact channels in your country.
Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Full Race Schedule
All times are local (CEST – Central European Summer Time).
Austria is 2 hours ahead of UTC.Friday 26 June
Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30
Free Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00
Saturday 27 June
Free Practice 3: 12:30 – 13:30
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday 28 June
Race: 15:00 (71 laps)
Support series (FIA Formula 3, etc.) will also run throughout the weekend.
Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Circuit Details
Circuit Name: Red Bull Ring
Location: Spielberg, Austria
Circuit Length: 4.326 km (2.688 miles)
Number of Laps: 71
Race Distance: 307.02 km (approx. 190.77 miles)
Turns: 10
Direction: Clockwise
Lap Record: 1:05.619 (Carlos Sainz Jr., 2020)
The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest and most exciting tracks on the calendar. It features powerful straights, heavy braking zones, and fast sweeping corners with significant elevation changes. The layout rewards overtaking and often produces dramatic racing.
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