F1 start time: What time does the Austrian Grand Prix start? How to watch and live stream

Over the years, the Red Bull Ring has transformed into a vibrant orange ocean, brimming with unwavering support for the team, with a special emphasis on Max Verstappen.

The Austrian Grand Prix will be a Sprint weekend, but here is the F1 start time information for the main race itself from around the world.

In recent years, both Max Verstappen and his team have found great success at the Red Bull Ring. The circuit’s return to Formula 1 has been met with tremendous support from the ‘Orange Army’, providing the three-time World Champion with unwavering backing.

What time does the Austrian Grand Prix start?

The Austrian Grand Prix is scheduled to commence on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2pm local time. To accommodate different time zones, please find the corresponding start times for various territories below:

United States and Canada*: 6am Pacific Daylight Time, 7am Central Daylight Time, 8am Eastern
Mexico: 6am [Mexico City]
United Kingdom: 1pm
Central European Time**: 2pm
South Africa: 2pm
Gulf Standard Time: 4pm
India: 7.30pm
Indonesia*: 7pm [Western Indonesia Time]
China: 8pm
Singapore: 8pm
Malaysia: 8pm
Philippines: 8pm
Japan: 9pm
Australia*: 10pm [Australian Eastern Standard Time]
New Zealand: 12am [New Zealand Standard Time] [Monday 1 July]

*Convert to check locally if you do not live in an area of this territory with these time zones.

This covers a total of 30 nations and territories, including Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (excluding the Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.

How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV

The broadcasting rights for Formula 1 vary among different nations and territories worldwide. Here is a compilation of locations where F1 enthusiasts can watch the Austrian Grand Prix, either on pay TV or free-to-air channels.

Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
Central Asia: Setanta Sports
China: CCTV
France: Canal+
Germany: Sky Sport F1
India: FanCode
Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico): ESPN
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Prime (highlights)
Pakistan: A Sports
Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 UK (highlights)
South Korea: Coupang
Spain: DAZN
United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights)
United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

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Austrian Grand Prix live stream: How to watch online

In the UK, F1 enthusiasts can catch the live streaming of the Austrian Grand Prix via platforms like NOW and Sky Go.

F1 TV Pro is accessible globally within specific regions, providing exclusive features including onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre and post-race shows, and numerous other offerings.

You can stream F1 TV Pro live on Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and higher, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. This streaming service offers uninterrupted viewing without any ad breaks and provides commentary in six different languages.

Here is a list of all the territories where F1 TV Pro is available.

How long is the Austrian Grand Prix?

With the exception of the Monaco Grand Prix, all races cover a distance of approximately 300km plus an additional lap, which totals closest to 305km. Alternatively, these races are limited to a maximum duration of two hours within a three-hour time frame.

For the Austrian Grand Prix, the total number of laps is 71.

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