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Complete Guide to F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Streaming, TV Channels, Starting Grid, Sprint Results, Weather, and More
The highly anticipated 2023 Formula 1 season is set to resume this weekend at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, with the Austrian Grand Prix. The stage is set for an exciting race weekend, featuring the second sprint format of the season.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen enters the event in an impressive form, having clinched victory in the past four consecutive races. With a commanding lead of 69 points in the world drivers’ standings over his teammate Sergio Perez, Verstappen appears unstoppable. His dominance translates to nearly a full three-race advantage over his closest competitor. Moreover, the Dutch driver has previously tasted success at the Red Bull Ring, having emerged victorious four times in ten starts at the circuit.
As the teams prepare for the Austrian Grand Prix, the starting grid presents an intriguing lineup. Max Verstappen will spearhead the pack in his Red Bull-Honda RBPT, while Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari follow closely in 16th and 55th positions, respectively. Lando Norris of McLaren-Mercedes secures a promising fourth spot, with Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes starting in fifth position. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, representing Aston Martin-Mercedes, begin their race from the sixth and seventh spots, respectively.
Fans can catch all the action unfold across various platforms. The TV/streaming schedule for the Austrian Grand Prix is as follows:
Friday:
- 7:25 – 8:30 a.m.: Free practice 1 (ESPN2, ESPN+)
- 10:55 – 11 a.m.: Qualifying (ESPN2, ESPN+)
Saturday:
- 6:25 – 7:30 a.m.: Sprint shootout (ESPN2, ESPN+)
- 10:25 – 11:30 a.m.: Sprint (ESPN, ESPN+)
Sunday:
- 7:30 – 8:55 a.m.: Pre-race show (ESPN)
- 8:55 – 11 a.m.: Austrian Grand Prix (ESPN, ESPN+)
How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix:
Watch F1 on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+
Hulu + Live TV
Stream F1 with ESPN+
ESPN+
Stream F1 from anywhere ExpressVPN
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Looking ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen remains the clear favorite, with odds of -275 according to BetMGM. His undeniable prowess on the track makes him the driver to beat in each race weekend, as he marches towards a potential third consecutive world drivers’ championship. Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin emerges as the next best contender with odds of +700, followed closely by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes at +800. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, carries odds of +900.
The weather forecast adds an element of unpredictability to the race weekend. Thunderstorms are expected during Friday afternoon’s qualifying session and the Saturday morning sprint shootout qualifying session. However, the chances of rain on race day are relatively low, at 20%. If the grid gets mixed up due to variable conditions on Friday, the top-tier teams such as Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Mercedes are likely to demonstrate their strength and progressively advance through the field during the grand prix.
Excitement is building as Formula 1 returns to action at the Red Bull Ring. With Max Verstappen’s remarkable form and the prospect of thrilling battles on the track, fans can expect an unforgettable Austrian Grand Prix.