F1 Austrian GP 2026 Preview, India Timings, and Where to Watch
By Arjun Nair
Updated June 24, 2026
Table of Contents
- Barcelona-Catalunya GP 2026 Results
- F1 Drivers' and Teams' Championship Standings after Barcelona-Catalunya GP
- F1 Austrian GP 2026 India Timings
- Weather Report for the 2026 Austrian GP
- Where to Watch F1 Austrian GP in India?
Following a thrilling Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Formula 1 is headed to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix.
The 4.326 km circuit offers almost everything, with the three long straights rewarding power, and successive quick corners from turn 4 to turn 10 demanding a decent amount of downforce.
This layout will challenge the teams to a good extent, with some likely to run on a low downforce setup with skinny rear wings for better top speed on the straights, while those with a strong PU could go with slightly higher downforce to not lose time around the fast corners.
Barcelona-Catalunya GP 2026 Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 25 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 18 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 15 |
Mercedes's winning streak finally came to an end, with their former driver, Lewis Hamilton clinched his first race win with Ferrari after a three-stop strategic masterclass and a bit of luck from the safety car. However, the seven time world champion looked rapid all weekend and would have likely won even without it.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered his first mechanical DNF of the season, just moments after winning a hard fought battle with teammate George Russell for second place. This was a much-needed blessing for the Briton, who was coming from back to back non-scoring weekends in Canada and Monaco.
Lando Norris completed the podium, his second of the season after Miami.
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F1 Drivers' and Teams' Championship Standings after Barcelona-Catalunya GP
| Pos | Driver Standings | Driver Points | Team Standings | Team Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 156 | Mercedes | 262 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 115 | Ferrari | 190 |
| 3 | George Russell | 106 | McLaren | 141 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 75 | Red Bull | 89 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 73 | Alpine | 57 |
The championship order at the top five has remained largely unchanged, with Lando Norris replacing his teammate Oscar Piastri for fifth in the standings.
F1 Austrian GP 2026 India Timings
| Date | Day | Session | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 June | Friday | Practice 1 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| 26 June | Friday | Practice 2 | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| 27 June | Saturday | Practice 3 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 27 June | Saturday | Qualifying | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| 28 June | Sunday | Race | 6:30 PM |
Weather Report for the 2026 Austrian GP
The weather for the 2026 Austrian GP weekend at the Red Bull Ring looks very hot and mostly dry.
Expect scorching conditions with highs of 31-34°C and plenty of sunshine across the three days. There is a very low chance of rain (near 0% for most sessions).
Track temperatures will be high, making tyre management and car cooling crucial. Light winds and clear skies are forecast, promising great racing but demanding conditions for drivers and teams.
Where to Watch F1 Austrian GP in India?
Every session can be streamed live on FanCode and F1TV in India. Tata Play subscribers can also watch it on the FanCode Sports TV channel.
Image Source: Red Bull Ring, FORMULA 1
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