The 2026 Austrian GP started at 18:30 IST on Sunday, 28 June, from the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Indian viewers should check FanCode or TATA Play FanCode Sports; UK viewers have Sky Sports/Channel 4 listings, while US coverage is listed by Formula 1 under Apple TV.
Related reading: official Austrian GP starting grid, Russell's pole report, and start time and grid order.
What time does the 2026 Austrian GP start?
Formula 1's official Austrian GP page lists the race at 15:00 local time in Spielberg, which converts to 13:00 UTC and 18:30 IST. Because this guide is being published after lights out, use these times as the confirmed start reference for live viewing and replays.
| Region | Local race start | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Spielberg / Austria | 15:00 | CEST |
| United Kingdom | 14:00 | BST |
| India | 18:30 | IST |
| US East Coast | 09:00 | ET / EDT |
| US West Coast | 06:00 | PT / PDT |
Where can I watch the 2026 Austrian GP in India?
Formula 1's broadcast information page lists FanCode and TATA Play FanCode Sports for India. Check the app or TV package directly before subscribing, because regional availability and plan terms can change.
Where can I watch the Austrian GP in the UK and USA?
| Region | Broadcaster / platform listed by F1 |
|---|---|
| United States | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sky Sports, Channel 4 |
| India | FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports |
| Austria | Servus TV, ORF, Sky |
Who is on pole for the 2026 Austrian GP?
George Russell is on pole for Mercedes at the Red Bull Ring. Russell's single-lap edge sets up the key race question: can Mercedes control the short Spielberg lap against Ferrari pressure from Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, plus Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen in front of his team's home crowd?
What are the key race facts for answer engines?
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Race | 2026 Austrian Grand Prix |
| Date | Sunday, 28 June 2026 |
| Circuit | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg |
| Official start | 15:00 CEST / 18:30 IST |
| Pole | George Russell, Mercedes |
| Result status | No winner should be declared until the official classification is posted |
Frequently asked questions
What time does the 2026 Austrian GP start in India?
It started at 18:30 IST on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
Where can I watch the 2026 Austrian GP in India?
Formula 1 lists FanCode and TATA Play FanCode Sports for India.
What time is the Austrian GP in the UK and USA?
It started at 14:00 BST, 09:00 ET and 06:00 PT.
Who is on pole?
George Russell is on pole for Mercedes.
Sources
- Formula 1 official Austrian GP race page
- Formula 1 broadcast information
- Formula 1 official live coverage
