Formula 1 continues its European leg with Round 11 of the 2025 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg from 27–29 June. Championship leader Oscar Piastri arrives with a 22-point advantage over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, as McLaren continue to dominate both the drivers’ and constructors’ standings.
Last year’s race in the Styrian mountains saw George Russell take victory for Mercedes after a dramatic clash between Max Verstappen and Norris while battling for the lead.
Race Time and Coverage
The race begins at 14:00 BST on Sunday, 29 June. Full audio commentary will be available via BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website, as well as through smart speakers.
Session Times (BST)
Friday, 27 June:
First Practice: 12:30–13:30
Second Practice: 16:00–17:00
Saturday, 28 June:
Third Practice: 11:30–12:30
Qualifying: 15:00–16:00
Sunday, 29 June:
Race: 14:00
Weather Forecast
The forecast looks promising for Friday and Saturday, with sunny skies and highs of 26°C and 29°C, respectively. Sunday will also be hot, but there is a chance of light rain during the 71-lap race, which starts at 15:00 local time.
Track Facts and Penalty Watch
The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest and fastest tracks on the calendar, measuring 4.318km, with a lap record of 1:05.619 set by Carlos Sainz in 2020. Verstappen claimed pole here last year with a 1:04.314.
With three DRS zones, overtaking is expected to be plentiful. However, Verstappen arrives under pressure: he is just one penalty point away from a race ban. Fortunately for the Red Bull driver, two points will expire after this round, both stemming from last year’s incident with Norris at this very circuit.
