What time is lights out? Austrian GP Edition
Discover the start times for each session at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
Published
20 JUN 2026
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The European summer continues as Round 8 of the 2026 season heads to Austria for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
Nestled in the Styrian mountains, the Red Bull Ring is one of the calendar’s most intense circuits, with blink-and-you’ll-miss-it lap times.
Fans across Europe can look forward to prime daytime sessions throughout the weekend, while viewers in the Americas can catch the action across morning and early afternoon slots. For Asia-Pacific audiences, the schedule shifts later into the evening, offering a different rhythm to the on-track drama.
Wherever you’re watching from, we’ll have everything you need ahead of the weekend, including full session timings and details on how to follow our exclusive live coverage throughout Round 8 in Austria.
2026 Event Times – Austrian Grand Prix
(All converted to your local timezone from Central European Summer Time)
Session Schedule
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Free Practice 1
FRIDAY, 11:30, 26 JUN 2026
Free Practice 2
FRIDAY, 15:00, 26 JUN 2026
Free Practice 3
SATURDAY, 10:30, 27 JUN 2026
Qualifying
SATURDAY, 14:00, 27 JUN 2026
Race
SUNDAY, 13:00, 28 JUN 2026
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