Components 1 heads into Saturday on the Austrian Grand Prix with again on high after an ideal Friday on the Purple Bull Ring.
The Mercedes championship chief topped each observe classes in excessive warmth, beating McLaren pair and in FP2. Reliability points additionally formed the opening day, with stopping as a consequence of an overheating Cadillac and others reporting issues within the scorching situations.
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Saturday brings ultimate observe and qualifying on one of many shortest laps of the season, the place small gaps, site visitors and observe limits can rapidly determine the grid. Right here is every part it’s worthwhile to know forward of Saturday’s working on the Austrian GP.
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How can I watch the F1 Austrian GP?
Broadcast protection of Components 1 varies by area. For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, exhibiting each session dwell all through the 2026 season. F1 protection may also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, with highlights obtainable free-to-air on Channel 4.
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In america, Apple TV is broadcasting all the Austrian GP weekend—and grand prix—free for viewers within the U.S. as a one-race promotion.
Apple TV is the first broadcast associate for the 2026 season, with all classes obtainable on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the sequence’ international subscription streaming service.
F1 Austrian GP Saturday schedule
Instances native to Austria:
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Saturday, June 27 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, June 27 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:
Saturday, June 27 — free observe 3 — 11:30am BSTSaturday, June 27 — qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:
Saturday, June 27 — free observe 3 — 6:30am ETSaturday, June 27 — qualifying — 10:00am ET
F1 Austrian GP full weekend schedule
All occasions native to Austria:
Friday, June 26 — free observe 1 — 1:30pm CEST Friday, June 26 — free observe 2 — 5:00pm CEST Saturday, June 27 — free observe 3 — 12:30pm CEST Saturday, June 27 — qualifying — 4:00pm CEST Sunday, June 28 — 2026 Austrian Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
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Austrian GP Saturday climate forecastLewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Saturday is anticipated to be even hotter on the Purple Bull Ring, with dry and sunny situations for ultimate observe and qualifying.
, groups should handle the situations rigorously as observe temperatures rise. The warmth might make tyre preparation harder, whereas site visitors might also turn into an element on one of many shortest laps of the season.
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Sunday is forecast to remain scorching and dry for the grand prix, so cooling, tyre life and driver administration will stay essential all through the weekend.
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* Circuit: * Location: Austria* Occasion: Austrian GP* Circuit kind: everlasting street course* Friday classes: free observe 1 and free observe 2* Saturday classes: free observe 3 and grand prix qualifying* Race: Sunday, June 28* The Purple Bull Ring is a brief, quick Components 1 lap, with lengthy straights, heavy braking zones and a ultimate sector the place site visitors and observe limits can rapidly turn into vital.
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2026 Components 1 driver and workforce rosterPhotos from Austrian GP – FridayAndrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Pauline Ballet / Components 1 through Getty Photos
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Alastair Staley / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
Mark Sutton / Components 1 through Getty Photos
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Staff
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Staff
Mattia Binotto, Audi F1 Staff
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
Alastair Staley / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Luke Browning, Williams
Luke Browning, Williams
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The Williams workforce excercises
The Williams workforce excercises
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Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing
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Ryo Hirakawa, Haas F1 Staff
Ryo Hirakawa, Haas F1 Staff
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Paul Aron, Audi F1 Staff R26
Paul Aron, Audi F1 Staff R26
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Photos
Luke Browning, Williams
Luke Browning, Williams
Clive Mason / Getty Photos
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Guido De Bortoli / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
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Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
Dino Beganovic, Ferrari
Sam Bagnall / Sutton Photos through Getty Photos
Paul Aron, Audi F1 Staff R26 aero paint
Paul Aron, Audi F1 Staff R26 aero paint
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Mark Thompson / Getty Photos
Ferrari rear technical element
Ferrari rear technical element
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Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
Like Crawford, Aston Martin F1 Staff
Alastair Staley / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
Pauline Ballet / Components 1 through Getty Photos
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Mark Thompson / Getty Photos
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Peter Fox / Getty Photos
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Staff, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Staff, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Mark Thompson / Getty Photos
Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Luke Browning, Williams
Luke Browning, Williams
Peter Fox / Getty Photos
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
Michael Potts / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
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