The high-speed drama of Formula 1 rolls into Austria this weekend, with the Red Bull Ring set to host another action-packed Grand Prix. The supporting acts, Formula 2 and Formula 3, will also take center stage, adding even more fuel to the motorsport spectacle.
Max Verstappen has made this track his personal stomping ground over the years. No other driver has conquered it more often, with four wins to his name. The circuit's tight corners and tricky braking zones play right into the hands of his fearless, full-throttle approach.
Yet when it comes to raw pace, Carlos Sainz still holds the bragging rights. In 2020, the Ferrari man laid down a lap for the ages—clocking a track record of 1:05.619.
Last year’s race wasn’t short on drama either. A late clash between Verstappen and Lando Norris opened the door for George Russell, who capitalized on the chaos to steal a surprise win for Mercedes. As the engines fire up again in the Styrian hills, fans can expect more twists and turns.
The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Austrian Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix will take place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday, June 29 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, June 29 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, June 29 | 10:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, June 29 | 9:00 a.m. |
Where to watch Austrian Grand Prix for free
All the F1 action from Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
| TV channel | Fox Sports (506)
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| Live stream | Foxtel |
Austrian Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 9 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 12 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 13 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 16 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 18 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 19 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format