Austrian F1 schedule for the 2023 Austria Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. The timetable below includes different time zones for the practice, qualifying, sprint and race start times for people tuning in from other countries.
It also details the full schedule of all F1 and support series events across the weekend so you can keep up with the on-track activities. Plus gate opening times for spectators attending the race in person.
The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix takes place from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July. The event features a Sprint race so also includes a Sprint shootout qualifying session.
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Austrian Grand Prix race weekend format
The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix is one of only 6 events on the F1 calendar this year to feature a sprint race.
The format of the different sessions across the weekend will be as follows:
Friday
- First practice session FP1 (60 mins)
- Qualifying session Q1 Q2 Q3 (60 mins)
Saturday
- Sprint Shootout – qualifying for the sprint race (45 mins)
- Sprint race (24 laps)
Sunday
- Race (71 laps or 120 mins)
This new-for-2023 sprint race weekend format removes the FP2 and FP3 qualifying sessions, giving the drivers just one 60 minute practice session before qualifying begins.
The qualifying session on Friday afternoon will decide the starting grid for the main Grand Prix race on Sunday.
The Sprint shootout on Saturday morning is a shorter qualifying session that decides the starting order for the Sprint race later that day. The shootout is split in to three sessions (SS1, SS2 and SS3) but each of them are only short enough for the drivers to attempt one flying lap.
The pressure of only getting one shot at a quick lap, combined with the lack of practice, may well lead to some mistakes being made when the drivers are pushing to set the fastest lap time possible.
2023 Austrian GP start time
The 2023 Austrian F1 sprint race starts at 4:30pm local time on Saturday 1st July. The sprint race will last for 24 laps of the Red Bull Ring circuit.
The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1 race starts at 3pm local time. The race will last for either 71 laps or 120 minutes (whichever is shorter).
Austrian F1 schedule 2023
Below is the Austria F1 schedule for the 2023 Red Bull Ring Grand Prix weekend.
| 2023 Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Local Time | UK Time | Friday 30th June |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | 12:30 - 13:30 | Formula 1 First Practice Session - FP1 |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Formula 1 Qualifying - Q1 / Q2 / Q3 |
| Saturday 1st July | ||
| 12:00 - 12:45 | 11:00 - 11:45 | Formula 1 Sprint Shootout |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | 15:30 - 16:30 | Formula 1 Sprint Race |
| Sunday 2nd July | ||
| 15:00 | 14:00 | Formula 1 Grand Prix Race |
What time is the Austrian F1 race in my country?
The Austria F1 race will start at 15:00 local time (CEST) and will last for either 71 laps or 2 hours.
Below are the times for all the Austrian Grand Prix practice, qualifying, sprint and race sessions in a number of different time zones.
| Session | Circuit Local Time CEST |
PDT | CT | ET | BST (UK) | AEDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 13:30 - Fri 30 June | 04:30 | 06:30 | 07:30 | 12:30 | 21:30 |
| Qualifying | 17:00 - Fri 30 June | 08:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 16:00 | 01:00+1 |
| Sprint Shootout | 12:00 - Sat 1 July | 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Sprint | 16:30 - Sat 1 July | 07:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 15:30 | 00:30+1 |
| Race | 15:00 - Sun 2 July | 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 14:00 | 23:00 |
What channel is the Austrian GP on?
UK viewers will be able to watch live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix practice sessions, qualifying, Sprint shootout, Sprint race and main race on Sky Sports F1 if they have a paid subscription to that channel.
Coverage and pre-race build up usually begins around 60 to 90 minutes before the Austrian F1 race start time.
Highlights of the race will be available to view for free on Channel 4 at around 11:00pm on Sunday 2nd July.
International broadcast information can be found on the official Formula 1 website.
Gate opening times
If you’re lucky enough to be attending the Austrian Grand Prix in person it’s important to know what time to arrive if you want to try and get one of the best general admission viewing spots.
The Red Bull Ring usually confirms the exact spectator gate opening times a few days before the event via their social feeds and email. But for reference, below are the 2022 times.
2022 F1 Austria spectator gate opening times:
- Friday – 7:00am
- Saturday – 7:00am
- Sunday – 7:00am
Austrian F1 weekend detailed motorsport schedule
Below is the full Austrian F1 schedule for all on and off-track motorsport activity across the three day weekend. This includes all of the Formula 1 sessions and other activity (such as press conferences and driver parades) plus the timetable for all of the support race action.
The support races for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring are:
- FIA Formula 3
- FIA Formula 2
- Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
All times listed in the detailed Austrian F1 schedule below are local circuit times.
| Friday 30th June 2023 | |
|---|---|
| 09:55 - 10:40 | FIA Formula 3 Practice Session |
| 11:05 - 11:50 | FIA Formula 2 Practice Session |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | FIA F1 Car Presentation |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | FORMULA 1 FIRST PRACTICE SESSION FP1 |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | FIA Formula 3 Qualifying Session |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Formula 1 Teams' Press Conference |
| 15:55 - 16:25 | FIA Formula 2 Qualifying Session |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | FORMULA 1 QUALIFYING |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Formula 1 Press Conference |
| 18:30 - 19:15 | Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Practice Session |
| 18:35 - 19:05 | FIA Formula 3 Press Conference |
| 19:10 - 19:40 | FIA Formula 2 Press Conference |
| 19:40 - 20:10 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 19:40 - 20:10 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| Saturday 1st July 2023 | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:45 | FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race (21 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 10:55 - 11:25 | Formula 1 Team Pit Stop Practice |
| 10:55 - 11:30 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 10:55 - 11:35 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 11:05 - 11:35 | FIA Formula 3 Press Conference |
| 12:00 - 12:44 | FORMULA 1 SPRINT SHOOTOUT |
| 13:45 - 14:35 | FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race (28 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 14:55 - 15:25 | FIA Formula 2 Press Conference |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Qualifying Session |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | FORMULA 1 SPRINT (24 Laps or 60 Mins) |
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Formula 1 Sprint Victory Ceremony |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Formula 1 Press Conference |
| 17:30 - 18:00 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 18:40 - 19:40 | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo |
| Sunday 2nd July 2023 | |
|---|---|
| 08:25 - 09:15 | FIA Formula 3 Feature Race (26 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 09:55 - 11:00 | FIA Formula 2 Feature Race (40 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) |
| 11:20 - 11:50 | FIA Formula 2 Press Conference |
| 11:40 - 12:15 | Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Race (18 Laps or 30 Mins) |
| 12:25 - 12:45 | Promoter Activity Red Bull Legends' Parade |
| 12:45 - 13:45 | Paddock Club Track Tour |
| 12:50 - 13:20 | Formula 1 Drivers' Parade |
| 12:50 - 13:50 | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
| 14:46 - 14:48 | Formula 1 National Anthem |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX (71 Laps or 120 Mins) |
