Information To Get You Up To Speed For The 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix
F1 Prepares for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielburg
Off the back of last weekends Spanish Grand Prix, Formula One is back at it again this weekend on the second leg of a three week European triple header. This week we are the home of Red Bull in Spielburg, Austria. The Red Bull Ring will host round 11 of the F1 calendar and there is a lot to look forward to. For one, this weekend will feature a sprint race format meaning teams will only get one practice session on Friday to fine tune their setups. Let’s get the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix preview underway!
When is the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix?
The 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix takes place Friday June, 28 through Sunday June, 30. The day and times for each session is as follows in U.S. Eastern Time:
Friday June, 28
| Session | Time |
| Free Practice 1 | 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. ET |
| Sprint Shootout | 10:30 a.m. ET |
Saturday June, 29
| Session | Time |
| Sprint | 6:00 a.m. ET |
| Qualifying | 10:00 a.m. ET |
Sunday June, 30
| Session | Time |
| Race | 09:00 a.m. ET |
Where is the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix taking place?
The 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix will be taking place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielburg, Austria. The circuit first opened in 1969 and originally known as the Österreichring. The first rendition of the circuit held Formula One races from 1970 – 1987. After the circuit was rebuild and renamed to the A1-Ring, it would once again host Formula One races from 1997 – 2003. Eventually the circuit was purchased by Red Bull owner, Dietrich Mateschitz in 2004 and once again rebuilt and renamed to the Red Bull Ring as we know it today. Formula One returned to this circuit in 2014. The Red Bull Ring features three straights only separated by two uphill right-hand turns, then a series of quick corners before returning to the main straight. The min race will be a total of 71 laps of 4.3km for a total distance of 306km.
Where can I watch the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix?
All the F1 action this season can be viewed in the U.S. on ESPN and its various TV platforms. This weekend the events will mainly be shown on ESPNEWS. In the U.K., the sessions can be viewed through Sky Sports F1.
Where can I steam the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix?
Streaming is available live and on demand in the U.S. through ESPN+. In the U.K., you can stream with Sky Sports F1 NOW. Depending on your region, live streaming of all sessions can seen through DAZN or F1 TV.
Predictions
This weekend is set to be highly competitive, especially with the sprint format giving teams less preparation time before qualifying and racing. Teams and drivers will aim to prove themselves after Barcelona. Can Sergio Perez regain his early-season form? Will Mercedes stay in the podium fight? Can Lando Norris secure a second win this season? Or will Max Verstappen break the Red Bull Ring’s pole record, currently at three? Let’s close the Austrian preview with some predictions.
Predictions for the sprint shootout qualifying: Charles Leclerc third, Verstappen second, and Norris first. For the sprint race: Perez, qualifying in the top five, will climb to third, Verstappen will pass Norris for first, relegating Norris to second. In the main qualifying session: Carlos Sainz third, Norris second, and with eyes set on a new record, Verstappen will take pole. For the main race: a Ferrari strategy error will drop Sainz from third, allowing Lewis Hamilton to take the spot. Norris will finish second, and Verstappen will claim victory.
That will do it for the Austrian preview. Ultimately, I am looking forward to this weekend as the speedy Red Bull Ring is one of my favorite tracks to watch F1 racing. Besides, it’s always exciting to have F1 racing action on our TV’s. Enjoy the sprint race weekend!
