F1 Race Schedule
2026 Formula 1 · Round 8

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Times & Results

The Red Bull Ring fits 71 laps into a compact 4.326-kilometre course, so traffic, gaps and mistakes return faster than they do almost anywhere else. Check the complete 2026 schedule, then follow the climb through the power-sensitive first half and the rapid downhill corners that turn Spielberg's short lap into two very different tests.

Round 8 Jun 26–Jun 28, 2026 Completed Standard weekend

The weekend is complete. Choose a session below to see the full classification and lap details.

Race video & official highlights

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Race Video: Highlights & Review

Play an independent post-race review here, or open Formula 1's official highlights on YouTube. The official race footage cannot be played inside third-party websites.

Independent race review

Our 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Race Review

Published by P1 with Matt & Tommy · June 28, 2026

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The embedded review is independent commentary from P1 with Matt & Tommy. Official Formula 1 highlights open on YouTube because Formula One Management does not permit that footage to play inside this site. Regional availability can still vary.

Race day

June 28, 2026

Sun, Jun 28 · 3:00 PM CEST

Circuit

Spielberg

Spielberg, Austria

Weekend format

Standard weekend

Three practice sessions lead into qualifying and the Grand Prix.

Track type

Permanent

Local circuit time uses Europe/Vienna.

Complete weekend timetable

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule

Session times are shown in your timezone. Switch to track time if you are at the circuit or following local coverage.

FP1

Practice 1

The opening practice session for first setup runs and an early look at track conditions.

StartFri, Jun 26 · 11:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-06-26T12:30:00Z
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RACE

Race

The Grand Prix and main points-paying race of the weekend.

StartSun, Jun 28 · 13:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-06-28T15:00:00Z
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Weekend results

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Results

See the finishing order, times, laps and driver-by-driver classification for every completed session.

June 26, 2026

Practice 1 results

  1. P1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  2. P2George RussellMercedes
  3. P3Oscar PiastriMcLaren
Open full classification → June 26, 2026

Practice 2 results

  1. P1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  2. P2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  3. P3Lando NorrisMcLaren
Open full classification → June 27, 2026

Practice 3 results

  1. P1George RussellMercedes
  2. P2Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  3. P3Lewis HamiltonFerrari
Open full classification → June 27, 2026

Qualifying results

  1. P1George RussellMercedes
  2. P2Charles LeclercFerrari
  3. P3Lewis HamiltonFerrari
Open full classification → June 28, 2026

Race results

  1. P1George RussellMercedes
  2. P2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  3. P3Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
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Fan-first race guide

What to Know About the Austrian Grand Prix 2026

Red Bull Ring lap guide

Three uphill acceleration zones give way to a downhill commitment test

The first half of the lap links straights with uphill right-handers, making clean traction and power deployment visible from the timing screen. After the crest, the circuit drops through faster corners, including the Rindt right-hander, where balance and confidence matter more than another burst of straight-line speed.

  • Turns 1, 3 and 4 are the main braking contests, with elevation complicating the driver's reference points.
  • A short lap means a small error quickly becomes traffic when the next group arrives.
How Spielberg compresses the field

Short lap times make qualifying gaps tiny and pit traffic expensive

Cars complete the Red Bull Ring quickly, which packs qualifying runs into a narrow window and makes finding clear track difficult. In the race, teams balance straight-line attack against grip through the downhill sequence, while a slow stop can drop a driver into a dense group instead of open air.

  • Watch the gaps before a qualifying run: a tow may help on a straight but dirty air can hurt the fast corners.
  • The uphill braking zones reward confidence, yet locking a tyre there compromises both the corner and the next acceleration.
Getting to Spielberg

Knittelfeld station plus the free shuttle is the simple race-weekend route

For 2026, the promoter recommended rail and coach travel, especially from the Vienna direction, and ran free shuttles from Knittelfeld station to the circuit. Fans driving were advised to arrive early because major-event traffic and road works could extend the final approach.

  • The official 2026 plan scheduled Knittelfeld shuttles every 20 minutes during the main daytime window.
  • The circuit sits in a mountain bowl, so bring layers and weather protection even when the forecast begins warm.

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Official event name: FORMULA 1 LENOVO AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2026

Plan with confidence

Official Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Information

Race times and results on this page are paired with official championship and event-organiser information. Always recheck the organiser before travelling because gates, transport and event activities can change.

Official source

Formula 1 — Austria 2026

Official schedule, results, circuit dimensions and track description

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Red Bull Ring — 2026 journey tips

Official rail, shuttle, road and arrival guidance

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Sky Sports — Austrian GP 2026 guide

Independent schedule, broadcast, support-race and live-coverage pattern review

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Quick answers

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 FAQ

How long is the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix?

The Grand Prix is 71 laps of the 4.326-kilometre Red Bull Ring, for an official race distance of 307.018 kilometres.

What is the easiest public-transport route to the Red Bull Ring?

The promoter's 2026 plan directed rail passengers to Knittelfeld station, where free shuttle buses connected with the Red Bull Ring throughout the race weekend.

When is the Austrian Grand Prix 2026?

The race weekend runs Jun 26–Jun 28, 2026. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sun, Jun 28 · 3:00 PM CEST.

What time does the Austrian Grand Prix start?

The race starts at Sun, Jun 28 · 3:00 PM CEST. Use the timezone controls above for US Eastern, Central, Pacific, UK or track time.

Is the Austrian Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?

No. It follows the standard FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying and race format.

Where can I find the Austrian Grand Prix results?

Completed session results are linked in the schedule and results sections above, including the full classification for each available session.