F1 Austrian Grand Prix practice: Live stream, TV channel, start time, schedule as Formula One returns

FORMULA ONE is back!

After a lengthy postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, motorsport is making a tentative return this week in Austria.

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When is Austrian GP practice?

• The Formula One season will begin at the The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
• As usual the race schedule will take place over three days – practice, qualifying and finally race day itself.
• Practice sessions 1 and 2 will be held on Friday, July 3.
• The first begins at 10am BST, with the second at 2pm.

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Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?

• You can catch all of the action live on Sky Sports F1.
• Coverage of the first practice session begins at 10am.
• If you want to stream or don’t have a Sky account, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99.
• Highlights of qualifying and the big race will be broadcast on Channel 4.

Full schedule

Friday, July 3

• Practice 1: 10am – 11.30am
• Practice 2: 2pm – 3.30pm

Saturday, July 4

• Practice 3: 11am – midday
• Qualifying: 2pm – 3pm

Sunday, July 5

• Race – 2.10pm – 4.10pm