Ferrari ended Mercedes’ run of dominance at the Circuit de Catalunya, and now attention turns to the Red Bull Ring. This weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix promises close racing and plenty of action across Formula 1 and its support categories. Below you’ll find the live session times for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, including Formula 2 and Formula 3 races, with details for viewers in the UK.
This guide lists local session times for the Red Bull Ring, plus broadcast details to help UK viewers tune in. All times are shown in Europe: London time unless otherwise noted.
2026 Austrian Grand Prix live session times
| Event | Date | Start Time | End Time | Time Zone | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Grand Prix: First practice | Friday 26th June | 12:30pm | 1:30pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 |
| Austrian Grand Prix: Second practice | Friday 26th June | 4:00pm | 5:00pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 |
| Formula 3: Red Bull Ring race one | Saturday 27th June | 9:05am | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 | |
| Austrian Grand Prix: Third practice | Saturday 27th June | 11:30am | 12:30pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 |
| Formula 2: Red Bull Ring race one | Saturday 27th June | 1:15pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 | |
| Austrian Grand Prix: Qualifying | Saturday 27th June | 3:00pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 | |
| Formula 3: Red Bull Ring race two | Sunday 28th June | 7:40am | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 | |
| Formula 2: Red Bull Ring race two | Sunday 28th June | 9:10am | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 | |
| Austrian Grand Prix: Race | Sunday 28th June | 2:00pm | Europe: London | UK: Sky Sports F1 |
NB. F1 coverage in the USA is now available on Apple TV.
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The primary live broadcast partner in the UK is Sky Sports F1, which will carry all the practice sessions, qualifying and the race, along with the Formula 2 and Formula 3 support races listed above. If you’re in Britain and prefer free-to-air highlights rather than live coverage, Channel 4 will show edited packages summarising the weekend’s action.
Viewers in Britain can catch Channel 4’s highlights at the following times:
| Event | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying highlights | Saturday 27th June | 6:30pm | Channel 4 |
| Grand prix highlights | Sunday 28th June | 6:30pm | Channel 4 |
For fans who want quick access to the full season schedule, the RaceFans Google Calendar lists session times for every race weekend across 2026. The calendar is useful for syncing race weekends with your personal schedule so you don’t miss practice, qualifying or the main event.
If you need local session times for other time zones, use the converter button above or check the event page linked below for additional information. The schedule shown here reflects local UK broadcast times and the official timetable for the Red Bull Ring weekend.
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