This weekend marks the ninth round of F1 and its second sprint race of the season, taking place at the Austrian GP.
Consequently, Friday is scheduled for only one free practice session from 12:30pm to 1:30pm BST, succeeded by the qualifying round at 4pm BST, which will determine Sunday’s grand prix lineup.
Saturday is principally an independent event, featuring sprint qualifying followed by the actual sprint race.
Max Verstappen currently tops the drivers’ leaderboard, with a 69 point lead over his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, following his fourth consecutive win in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Austrian GP F1 Practice
What is the schedule for the Austrian GP F1 event this weekend?
The F1 event this weekend begins with one free practice session on Friday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm BST, followed by qualifying at 4pm BST. Saturday is set for sprint qualifying and then the sprint race.
Who leads the drivers’ standings currently in the F1 season?
Max Verstappen is currently leading the drivers’ standings in the F1 season, with a lead of 69 points over his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez.
What is unique about this weekend’s F1 round?
This weekend’s F1 event is significant as it marks the ninth round of the F1 season and the second sprint race, taking place at the Austrian GP.
How has Max Verstappen established his lead in the standings?
Max Verstappen has established his lead in the standings following his fourth consecutive win in the previous race held in Canada.
More about Austrian GP F1 Practice
- F1 Schedule and Standings
- Max Verstappen’s Career Highlights
- Details about the Austrian GP
- Sprint Race Format Explained
6 comments
Woah, Verstappen’s on fire this season!! Crushing it with 69 point lead, Perez needs to step up.
4 wins in a row for Max. That’s how we do it! #TeamRedBull
cant wait for the sprint race at Austrian GP this weekend, its gonna be epic!!!
are they only having one practice on friday? thats interesting…
seriously this season is all about verstappen. Is he going to make it 5 wins in a row? fingers crossed.
Qualifying’s at 4pm BST? Gotta make sure i don’t miss it, it sets the pace for the Grand Prix!