Formula 1 rolls into the Styrian mountains, which provide the backdrop to the glorious Red Bull Ring. Despite being one of the shortest circuits on the calendar, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix is one of the fastest tracks and always serves up plenty of action that you won’t want to miss.

Going into this weekend’s race, McLaren’s Lando Norris will be looking to make amends for crashing out last time in Canada. The British racer crashed after attempting a desperate move on his team-mate Oscar Piastri, who still leads the drivers’ championship.

Montreal race winner George Russell has previously taken to the top step of the podium in Austria and will be looking to prove that his win in Canada was not a one-off, and that Mercedes has rediscovered its pace.

While Max Verstappen has shown off a new crash helmet for the race, his travelling army of fans will be watching intently to see if the Red Bull racer can avoid a one-race ban at his team’s home grand prix.

And what of Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc this weekend? The pair has endured frustrating times so far this season, and the pressure is mounting for team boss Fred Vasseur.

Fans form the Austrian flag colours in a grandstand

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Austrian GP

When is the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix?

Practice 1: Friday 27 June 13:30-14:30 local time
Practice 2: Friday 27 June 17:00-18:00 local time

Practice 3: Saturday 28 June 12:30-13:30 local time
Qualifying: Saturday 28 June 16:00-17:00 local time

Grand Prix: Sunday 29 June 15:00 local time

How to watch the 2025 Austria Grand Prix?

Fans watching the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as NowTV. Highlights of the race are also broadcast on Channel Four. 

Viewers in the United States can watch through ESPN as well as FuboTV and F1 TV. For a full list of F1 broadcasts for each country, head here.

Stats:

First Grand Prix: 1964 (Zeltweg)
Track Length: 4.318km
Lap record: 1m05.619s, Carlos Sainz, McLaren, 2020
Most pole positions: Max Verstappen (4)
Most wins: Max Verstappen (4)

Last Five Austrian GP winners: 

2024 – George Russell (Mercedes)
2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2022 – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
2021 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2020 – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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What are the drivers’ standings ahead of the F1 Austrian GP?

Oscar Piastri, McLaren: 198
Lando Norris, McLaren: 176
Max Verstappen, Red Bull: 155
George Russell, Mercedes: 136
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari: 104
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari: 79
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes: 63
Alex Albon, Williams: 42
Esteban Ocon, Haas: 22
Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls: 21
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber: 20
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin: 14
Carlos Sainz, Williams: 13
Pierre Gasly, Alpine: 11
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull: 10
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin: 8
Oliver Bearman, Haas: 6
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls: 4
Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber: 0
Franco Colapinto, Alpine: 0
Jack Doohan, Alpine: 0

Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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What are the constructors’ standings ahead of the F1 Austrian GP?

McLaren: 374
Mercedes: 199
Ferrari: 183
Red Bull: 162
Williams: 55
Haas: 28
Racing Bulls: 28
Aston Martin: 22
Sauber: 20
Alpine: 11

Photos from Austrian Grand Prix – Thursday

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Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen

Charles Leclerc

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