Get ready for the Austrian Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering the Austria F1 schedule, travel and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Spielberg, from 26-28 June.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. Tickets for the 2026 race are now on sale – book them on our Austrian F1 Grand Prix event page while you still can.

Austria F1 weekend schedule 

The full schedule of the 2026 Austrian F1 Grand Prix is yet to be confirmed. The 2025 schedule, including the UK start times, can be found in the table below.

FRIDAY 27 JUNE

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
09:5508:55FORMULA 3PRACTICE SESSION
11:0510:05FORMULA 2PRACTICE SESSION
13:3012:30FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
15:0014:00FORMULA 3QUALIFYING SESSION
15:5514:55FORMULA 2QUALIFYING SESSION
17:0016:00FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
18:3517:35PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUPPRACTICE SESSION

SATURDAY 28 JUNE

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
10:0509:05FORMULA 3SPRINT RACE
11:2010:20PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUPQUALIFYING
12:3011:30FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
14:1513:15FORMULA 2SPRINT RACE
16:0015:00FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION

SUNDAY 29 JUNE

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
08:3007:30FORMULA 3FEATURE RACE
10:0009:00FORMULA 2FEATURE RACE
11:4510:45PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUPRACE
15:0014:00FORMULA 1AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX

Support races at the Austrian F1 Grand Prix

There was no shortage of racing action at the Red Bull Ring in 2025! Formula 2 and Formula 3 featured on the support bill, along with the ever-thrilling Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – delivering a full weekend of high-octane entertainment.

Red Bull Ring Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Red Bull Ring map

Where is the best place to sit at the Austrian F1 Grand Prix? 

It is essential to have your priorities in order when planning your trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Use the map above to help you in your planning.

Use our handy Austrian Grand Prix Grandstand Guide to make sure you find the right spot for your Formula 1 trip to Spielberg.

Red Bull Ring Track Stats

RED BULL RINGTRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX1970
LAP LENGTH4.318 km
LAP RECORD1:05.619 Carlos Sainz (2020)
LAPS71
RACE DISTANCE 306.452km
TURNS10

Where to stay at the Austrian F1 Grand Prix

The short answer to this query – if you want an authentic Austrian Grand Prix experience – is to camp. This race has more of a festival vibe to it than any other on the F1 calendar. The stunning surroundings, as well as the difficulty reaching the track by public transport, sees fans flocking to pitch tents in their thousands each year.

If camping is not for you, the track is located deep in ski country, where there are plenty of chalets to rent in the surrounding mountains of the Red Bull Ring. However, prices do come at a premium.

Image: Google Maps

The towns of Zeltweg and Spielberg are the closest to the circuit, and here you will find a range of hotels. Beyond that, Graz is the closest city which boasts a wealth of accommodation options. These tend to get snapped up very quickly, so it is advisable to start planning your trip as early as possible.

Camping at the Red Bull ring

Camping is by far the most popular accommodation option at the Austrian Grand Prix. Partly through necessity, being so rural, and partly for the desire to be part of one of Formula 1’s biggest festival, fans love this race.

Tickets and camping at the Austrian Grand Prix are some of the most sought after with the event consistently selling out each year. Check out our full guide to camping at Austria below:

Getting to the Red Bull Ring for the Grand Prix

Organising travel from your accommodation to the race track is one of the most stressful parts of attending a Grand Prix – especially in a foreign country! Why not take a road trip to the Austrian Grand Prix?

However you decide to travel, take the stress out of it with our handy guide to getting to the Red Bull Ring:

Important Information

Emergencies

112 is the general emergency number

Good to Know

The local currency is the Euro (EUR – €). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 1.17 EUR. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is German.

Prohibited Items at the Red Bull Ring.

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.