Formula 1: Verstappen Favorites to Take Pole Position at Austrian Grand Prix
Formula 1 fans are in for a thrilling ride this weekend as the Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, looks poised to take pole position on his team’s home turf after dominating the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday.
The main grand prix qualifying session will take place on Saturday afternoon, following the usual Formula 1 calendar format. Meanwhile, the sprint race will be held earlier in the day. With the new sprint format, fans can expect an action-packed weekend of Formula 1 qualifying and racing.
For those eager to catch the qualifying action, the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session will begin at 4 pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday. Here are the start times for different regions:
- Date: Saturday, 29 June, 2024
- Start time: 14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 16:00 SAT / 17:00 EAT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 00:00 AEST (Sunday) / 23:00 JST / 19:30 IST
If you’re wondering how to watch qualifying, Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world. In Europe, you can catch the action on channels such as Servus TV, ORF, RTBF, and Sky, among others. In the Americas, tune into ESPN Network, RDS, or TSN. For those in Asia, CCTV, Fuji TV, and DAZN are your go-to options. In Oceania, watch on Fox Sports, Foxtel, or Network Ten. Finally, in Africa, beIN SPORTS has got you covered.
If you prefer to stream qualifying, viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to catch the action on a device of their choice. Some local broadcasters, such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain), also offer their own on-demand service.
Stay tuned to Motorsport.com for live commentary and the latest updates from Spielberg throughout the weekend. The Austrian GP – FP1 results and Austrian GP – Sprint Shootout results are already available, setting the stage for an electrifying weekend of Formula 1 racing.
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