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Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring.
The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in FP2. Reliability issues also shaped the opening day, with Sergio Perez stopping due to an overheating Cadillac and others reporting problems in the hot conditions.
Saturday brings final practice and qualifying on one of the shortest laps of the season, where small gaps, traffic and track limits can quickly decide the grid. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s running at the Austrian GP.
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F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops FP2 to complete perfect Friday How can I watch the F1 Austrian GP?
Broadcast coverage of Formula 1 varies by region. For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports continues as the championship’s exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 coverage can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW, with highlights available free-to-air on Channel 4.
In the United States, Apple TV is broadcasting the entire Austrian GP weekend—and grand prix—free for viewers in the U.S. as a one-race promotion.
Apple TV is the primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season, with all sessions available on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV remains the series’ global subscription streaming service.
Motorsport.com will provide live coverage and updates throughout the Austrian GP weekend.
F1 Austrian GP Saturday schedule
Times local to Austria:
Saturday, June 27 — free practice 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, June 27 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Saturday, June 27 — free practice 3 — 11:30am BST
Saturday, June 27 — qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Eastern Time viewers:
Saturday, June 27 — free practice 3 — 6:30am ET
Saturday, June 27 — qualifying — 10:00am ET
F1 Austrian GP full weekend schedule
All times local to Austria:
Friday, June 26 — free practice 1 — 1:30pm CEST Friday, June 26 — free practice 2 — 5:00pm CEST Saturday, June 27 — free practice 3 — 12:30pm CEST Saturday, June 27 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST Sunday, June 28 — 2026 Austrian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
Austrian GP Saturday weather forecast
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Saturday is expected to be even hotter at the Red Bull Ring, with dry and sunny conditions for final practice and qualifying.
With the FIA declaring a Heat Hazard for the weekend, teams will have to manage the conditions carefully as track temperatures rise. The heat could make tyre preparation more difficult, while traffic may also become a factor on one of the shortest laps of the season.
Sunday is forecast to stay hot and dry for the grand prix, so cooling, tyre life and driver management will remain crucial throughout the weekend.
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Austrian GP Austrian GP track facts
* Circuit: Red Bull Ring
* Location: Austria
* Event: Austrian GP
* Circuit type: permanent road course
* Friday sessions: free practice 1 and free practice 2
* Saturday sessions: free practice 3 and grand prix qualifying
* Race: Sunday, June 28
* The Red Bull Ring is a short, fast Formula 1 lap, with long straights, heavy braking zones and a final sector where traffic and track limits can quickly become important.
2026 Formula 1 driver and team roster
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
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Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Team
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Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Team
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
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Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Team
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Luke Browning, Williams
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Luke Browning, Williams
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The Williams team excercises
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The Williams team excercises
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Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
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Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
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Ryo Hirakawa, Haas F1 Team
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Ryo Hirakawa, Haas F1 Team
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Team R26
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Team R26
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Luke Browning, Williams
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Luke Browning, Williams
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
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Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Team R26 aero paint
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Team R26 aero paint
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Ferrari rear technical detail
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Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Team
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Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
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Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Team, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Team, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Luke Browning, Williams
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Luke Browning, Williams
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
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