F1 Austrian Grand Prix 2023: Start time, full schedule, weather forecast and how to watch on TV
It was business as usual in Montreal last time out as Max Verstappen cruised to victory, one that gives him a 69-point advantage in the championship as he continues to stroll towards a seemingly inevitable third consecutive world title.
Red Bull have won every race so far this season and will be confident of extending that run this weekend, at a track that Verstappen has enjoyed victory at three times in the past five years.
The battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship is a much more competitive affair, with Mercedes just ahead of Aston Martin. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton were both on the podium in Canada and are once again tasked with trying to halt Red Bull’s dominance.
When is the Austrian Grand Prix?
The Austrian Grand Prix takes place this weekend on Sunday, July 2 2023, at the Red Bull Ring.
What time is the Austrian Grand Prix?
The full session schedule is as follows (all times BST):
- First practice: Friday, 12.30pm
- Qualifying: Friday, 4pm
- Sprint Shootout: Saturday, 11am
- Sprint: Saturday, 3.30pm
- Race: Sunday, 2pm
Austrian Grand Prix weather forecast
It looks likely that rain will hit the Red Bull Ring at some point over the race weekend, with wet conditions forecast for all three days.
Qualifying on Friday is set to be impacted by rain, as is the Sprint Shootout on Saturday before conditions potentially improve for the Sprint. The forecast is slightly better for the race, but there is still a chance of some wet weather.
Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV
TV channel: In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the entire weekend’s action with the race shown live on Sky Sports F1 from 12.30pm.
Free highlights will be shown on Channel 4 at 6.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can watch online via the Sky Go app.
