Red Bull heads to their home race with an impressive record of eight consecutive wins, remaining unbeaten in the 2023 season so far. Despite the efforts of their rivals, Red Bull is expected to extend their winning streak in Spielberg, with defending champion Max Verstappen being the favorite for victory on Sunday.
The Austrian Grand Prix will feature the return of the sprint race format, introducing a short 30-minute contest on Saturday.
Here are the session timings for the 2023 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix in different time zones:
| Session | GMT | BST | CEST | ET | PT | AEST | JST | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 07:30 | 04:30 | 21:30 | 20:30 | 17:00 |
| Qualifying | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 11:00 | 08:00 | 01:00¹ | 00:00¹ | 20:30 |
| Sprint Q | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 06:00 | 03:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 15:30 |
| Sprint | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 10:30 | 07:30 | 00:30¹ | 23:30 | 20:00 |
| Race | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 |
Session Timings in the UK/Portugal:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30 BST
- Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00 BST
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Sprint Shootout: 11:00 – 11:44 BST
- Sprint: 15:30 – 16:00 BST
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 14:00 BST
Session Timings in Europe:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 CEST
- Qualifying: 17:00 – 18:00 CEST
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Sprint Shootout: 12:00 – 12:44 CEST
- Sprint: 16:30 – 17:00 CEST
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 15:00 CEST
Session Timings in the US:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 07:30 – 08:30 ET / 04:30 – 05:30 PT
- Qualifying: 11:00 – 12:00 ET / 08:00 – 09:00 PT
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Sprint Shootout: 06:00 – 06:44 ET / 03:00 – 03:44 PT
- Sprint: 10:30 – 11:00 ET / 07:30 – 08:00 PT
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
Session Timings in Australia:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 21:30 – 22:30 AEST
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Qualifying: 01:00 – 02:00 AEST
- Sprint Shootout: 20:00 – 20:44 AEST
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Sprint: 00:30 – 01:00 AEST
- Race: 23:00 AEST
Session Timings in Japan:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 20:30 – 21:30 JST
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Qualifying: 00:00 – 01:00 JST
- Sprint Shootout: 19:00 – 19:44 JST
- Sprint: 23:30 – 00:00 JST
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 22:00 JST
Session Timings in Africa:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 SAT / 14:30 – 15:30 EAT
- Qualifying: 17:00 – 18:00 SAT / 18:00 – 19:00 EAT
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Sprint Shootout: 12:00 – 12:44 SAT / 13:00 – 13:44 EAT
- Sprint: 16:30 – 17:00 SAT / 17:30 – 18:00 EAT
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 15:00 SAT / 16:00 EAT
Session Timings in India:
- Friday, 30th June 2023:
- Free Practice 1: 17:00 – 18:00 IST
- Qualifying: 20:30 – 21:30 IST
- Saturday, 1st July 2023:
- Sprint Shootout: 15:30 – 16:14 IST
- Sprint: 20:00 – 20:30 IST
- Sunday, 2nd July 2023:
- Race: 18:30 IST
If your country or region is not listed, please refer to the Formula 1 schedule page to find the broadcast times in your local timezone.
Pirelli Tyre Allocation for the Austrian Grand Prix:
For the Austrian GP, Pirelli has nominated the following tyre compounds:
- C3 (hard)
- C4 (medium)
- C5 (soft)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Austrian Grand Prix
Q: What is the significance of the 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix for Red Bull?
A: The 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix holds significance for Red Bull as they enter the race with an unbeaten record of eight consecutive wins in the season, making them the team to beat.
Q: Who is the favorite to win the Austrian Grand Prix?
A: Reigning champion Max Verstappen is considered the favorite to secure the top honors in the Austrian Grand Prix.
Q: What is the sprint race format in the Austrian GP?
A: The Austrian GP introduces a sprint race format, featuring a short 30-minute contest held on Saturday, adding an exciting element to the race weekend.
Q: What are the session timings for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix?
A: Here are the session timings in GMT for the 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix: FP1 – 11:30, Qualifying – 15:00, Sprint Q – 10:00, Sprint – 14:30, Race – 13:00.
Q: Which tyre compounds are allocated for the Austrian Grand Prix?
A: Pirelli has allocated the C3 (hard), C4 (medium), and C5 (soft) tyre compounds for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Q: How can I find the session timings in my local timezone?
A: You can refer to the Formula 1 schedule page to find the session timings for the Austrian Grand Prix in your local timezone.
Q: Is there any particular focus on the Red Bull team in this race?
A: Yes, the Red Bull team holds a special focus as they aim to continue their winning streak in their home race, making it an important event for them.
More about Austrian Grand Prix
- 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix Official Website
- Red Bull Racing Official Website
- Max Verstappen Official Website
- Pirelli Motorsport Official Website
- Formula 1 Schedule Page
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sprint race bakkk!! gonna b super fast and intense. love the unpredictability of it. hope red bull keeps winnin’!