F1 Austrian Grand Prix 2023 LIVE! Race stream, latest news, updates, TV, weather and starting grid today
The onus falls on Ferrari to stop Max Verstappen’s winning streak in today’s Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg after the defending world champion soared to victory in the sprint race.
At a Red Bull Ring doused in orange where the fans are firmly in favour of the home team and their star driver, this could well be another case of a Formula One race in 2023 going the way of Verstappen. The Anglo-Austrian squad have won every race this season with a fifth consecutive victory in the Dutchman’s crosshairs from pole position.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz complete the front three on today’s F1 grid after Friday’s qualifying, with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton following through. Sergio Perez is back in 15th as he looks to revive what has been a pretty miserable weekend so far, including upsetting Verstappen in the sprint. Follow the latest news, updates and overtakes from the Austrian Grand Prix live via our race blog!
Live updates
Relive yesterday’s sprint
Max Verstappen accused Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez of pushing him off the road before going on to win Formula One’s sprint race in Austria.
Perez had to settle for second behind Verstappen with Carlos Sainz third for Ferrari.
“He pushed me off, man,” yelled Verstappen over the radio. “What the f***?!”
Spielberg weather forecast
Mild temperatures are forecast for Sunday’s race, with the potential for rain to play a factor – although it’s bright and sunny now.
Wet conditions could arrive in the afternoon, towards the end of the race in particular.
Starting grid
- Max Verstappen
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Lewis Hamilton
- Lance Stroll
- Fernando Alonso
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Pierre Gasly
- Alex Albon
- George Russell
- Esteban Ocon
- Oscar Piastri
- Valtteri Bottas
- Sergio Perez
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Zhou Guanyu
- Logan Sargeant
- Kevin Magnussen (pit lane)
- Nyck de Vries (pit lane)
How to watch the F1 Austrian Grand Prix?
TV channel: The race will be shown live on Sky Sports, with lights out at 2pm BST. Coverage starts at 12.30pm on Sky Sports F1. Free highlights are on Channel 4 at 6.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can watch live via the Sky Go app.
F1 Austrian Grand Prix LIVE!
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s coverage of today’s Austrian Grand Prix!
Max Verstappen has dominated the weekend so far with pole position in the main event after Friday’s qualifying, and a pole-and-win combo in yesterday’s sprint.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz line up behind the Red Bull in the Ferraris but Spielberg is firmly behind the reigning world champion and his team on their home race.
Expect to see Sergio Perez and George Russell carve their way through the midfield after poor qualifying performances while Lando Norris will look to turn his solid qualifying performance into points after Saturday’s disappointment.
Verstappen stands a whopping 70 points clear of Perez in the standings, ahead of this ninth grand prix of the year.
Stay tuned for all the build-up, race action and reaction with lights out at 2pm BST!
