F1 Race Today: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 start time, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

The 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix takes centre stage today (Sunday June 28) as Lewis Hamilton looks to build on his first Ferrari win last time out and George Russell tries to haul himself back into the title race. We have all you need to know about how to watch the big showdown live.

Kimi Antonelli's championship lead was cut last time out in Barcelona, with 'just' 41 points separating him and Hamilton at the top of the standings after the Brit won and Antonelli's Mercedes gave up on him.

George Russell is a further nine points back after finishing second in Catalunya, taking advantage of his team-mate's misfortune to gain a small foothold back in the championship fight.

Will Antonelli get back to winning ways in the Styrian hills this weekend, or will his British challengers further eat into his cushion at the top of the standings?

Here's how you can watch the 71-lap race in your region.

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F1 Race Times - 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

Lights out for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix is at 3pm local time (CEST).

Find the race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Race - Sunday, June 28, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

*Apple TV currently offers a free seven-day trial for American fans, but for the Austrian GP, the streaming service is opening up their coverage of the race to non-subscribers, meaning fans in the US can watch all the action entirely free of charge.

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F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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