Austrian Grand Prix preview, TV times, schedule and more as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue F1 title fight

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Formula 1 heads back to Europe for the 11th round of the 2025 season, and it comes off the back of a controversial end to the last race in Canada.

Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri in the closing laps of the race, attempting to take fourth place away from his teammate and close the points gap.

It was the first time the McLaren drivers had come together since they were paired in 2023, and could be the pivotal moment in this year’s title battle.

Norris held his hands up instantly and, in doing so, swept away any speculation of malicious intent or negative media commentary. It’s a rare sight to see an athlete own up to their mistakes, but doing so allowed Norris to move on and look forward to the European rounds.

What happened at last year’s Austrian Grand Prix?

Mercedes driver George Russell won last year’s race in Austria after Norris collided with Max Verstappen while fighting for the lead.

Verstappen was found to be wholly at fault for the collision by the stewards, prompting a backlash over the Dutchman’s driving standards. He was also handed two penalty points on his FIA superlicence.

The Red Bull driver remains just one point away on his FIA superlicence from a one-race ban, although two of his accrued 11 points over 12 months are set to expire after Austria.

Verstappen has won the most races out of the current grid at the Red Bull Ring, but he will need to ensure that he stays out of trouble again.

The Austrian GP has seen its fair share of classic races, including controversial teammate moments. Will we get the same this weekend? Here is everything you need to know.

The Spielberg circuit is one of the shortest on the calendar

The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg is one of the shortest on the calendar, at just 2.6 miles. The fastest lap was set by Carlos Sainz in a Ferrari during the 2020 season on a 1:05.619s.

There are plenty of overtaking opportunities for the drivers, with three DRS zones located across the track, including between Turns 3 and 4, Turns 4 and 5, and the start/finish straight between Turns 10 and 1.

Last year’s race featured 46 overtakes, including an additional nine during the Sprint race. While there is no Sprint this year, expect another action-packed race at one of F1’s best tracks.

How can I watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV?

You can watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV on Sky Sports F1 in the UK. Below are the start times for each session.

What is the weather forecast for the Austrian Grand Prix?

Early forecasts suggest that it will be sunny for both Friday and Saturday, with highs on Friday reaching 26C and rising to 29C for qualifying.

This will pose a challenge for the teams as they will want to ensure they run their cars in the optimum conditions for qualifying on Friday.

It should also be hot on Sunday, but there is a chance that it could rain during the race, which will start at 3 pm local time.