F1 Qualifying Today: Austrian Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

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F1 Qualifying Today: Austrian Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

The first competitive session of the weekend gets underway TODAY!

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Saturday 28 June 2025 03:00 Updated: 13:25

F1 has moved back into a long European section this weekend, coming back to Styria for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen's 'Orange Army' will be well and truly ensconced in the stands, at the home race of the reigning champion's Red Bull team.

A recent incident between the pair at the Spanish GP has placed Verstappen on the cusp of a one-race ban from the sport, however, and the Dutchman will have to be on his best behaviour during qualifying, and throughout the weekend.

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He and Russell will likely be challenging the two McLaren drivers for pole position on Saturday, as the 2025 championship battle continues to thrill.

But who will come out on top in qualifying, and how can you watch it in your region? Keep reading to find out!

F1 2025 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying start times

Find the start time converted to your local city below.

What time is F1 qualifying today?

Location	Start Time
Local Time (CEST)	4 PM
New York, United States (ET)	10 AM
Chicago, United States (CT)	9 AM
Denver, United States (MT)	8 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)	7 AM
London, United Kingdom (BST)	3 PM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	12 AM (Sunday)
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)	11:30 PM
Perth, Australia (AWST)	10 PM
Mexico City, Mexico (CT)	9 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	4 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	11 PM
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)	4 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EEST)	5 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	10 PM
New Delhi, India (IST)	7:30 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	11 AM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)	10 PM

How to watch F1 qualifying live on TV today

In the United States, qualifying action ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix will be available to watch live on ESPN2.

Meanwhile, a Spanish language version of qualifying will also be available on ESPN 3.

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

F1 2025 broadcasters by region

Country	Broadcaster(s)
United States	ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Mexico	Fox Sports Mexico, Televisa
Australia	Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
United Kingdom	Sky Sports
Italy	Sky Italia
Belgium	RTBF, Play Sports
Netherlands	Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
Spain	DAZN F1
Canada	RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Germany	Sky Deutschland, RTL
France	Canal+
Singapore	beIN SPORTS
China	CCTV, Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent
Japan	Fuji TV, DAZN
Hungary	M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Brazil	Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria	Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey	beIN SPORTS
Africa	SuperSport
India	FanCode
Latin America	ESPN

F1 action in 2025 is also available to watch via F1TV Pro in selected countries.

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Sam Cook - Digital Journalist

Sam Cook is a talented young sports journalist and social media professional who now specialises in Formula 1, having previously worked as a football journalist and a local news reporter for a variety of different brands.

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