2025 F1 Austrian GP Opens Six-Race European Run

The 2025 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring opens the six-race European segment of the season, with practice beginning at 12:30pm BST and the main race set for Sunday, June 29 at 2:00pm UK time. Max Verstappen, a five-time winner at this circuit, faces stiff competition from George Russell, last year's Austrian GP victor, and McLaren, who are expected to benefit from the hot weather. Oscar Piastri leads the championship by 22 points after a high-profile collision in Montreal with McLaren teammate Lando Norris, intensifying scrutiny of Norris's performance. Ferrari brings major upgrades to Austria in hopes of reversing a difficult start to their season. The Grand Prix will follow the traditional format of three practice sessions, Saturday qualifying, and Sunday racing, with international coverage including ESPN and Fubo in the U.S. The event is set to feature heightened intra-team rivalries and the prospect of dramatic racing at a venue known for excitement.