Austria Grand Prix 2026: Where to watch the Formula 1 race, TV schedule, how to stream for free, and more

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The 2026 F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria will take place on June 28, here's how to watch. (Photo by Guenther Iby/SEPA.Media /Getty Images) (Guenther Iby via Getty Images)

Liz KocanContributing WriterFri, June 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM UTC·3 min read

Formula 1 took a much-needed break last week, but things will resume this weekend with one of the most picturesque races of the year at Red Bull Ring, located in Spielberg, Austria. The Austria Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, June 28 at 9 a.m. ET.

If you're tuning in from home, you should know that this year, F1 has moved to streaming exclusively on Apple TV in the U.S., and this weekend, they're offering every race on the weekend schedule absolutely free to non-subscribers. If you want to catch this weekend's race in Austria live, you'll need to download the Apple TV app (or F1 TV Premium, now free with an Apple TV subscription), but can tune in without purchasing a subscription. In addition to watching on Apple TV, you can also tune into F1 practice sessions and qualifying races via the Yahoo Sports Racing Hub.

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Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's F1 Austria Grand Prix, including how to watch free on Apple TV, and check out the full 2026 F1 Grand Prix schedule.

How to watch the F1 Austria Grand Prix

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Apple TV

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Date: Sunday, June 28

Time: 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT

Location: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria

TV channel: N/A

Streaming: Apple TV, F1 TV

Austria Grand Prix start time

The 2026 Austria Grand Prix will begin at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT on Sunday, June 28.

Austria Grand Prix TV channel

F1 races used to air on ESPN and ESPN2 in the U.S., but Apple TV has signed an exclusive five-year deal to be the U.S. broadcaster of Formula 1 starting this season. That means that every race of the 2026 F1 season will stream live on Apple TV.

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For those without traditional cable, that makes watching F1 much easier. If you aren't already an Apple TV subscriber and don't want to shell out for yet another streaming service, we have a guide on how to get Apple TV for free in 2026, but the great news is that you don't need an Apple subscription at all to watch this weekend's Austria Grand Prix race, you just need to download the Apple TV app to your smart TV or streaming device to tune in.

In addition to watching on Apple TV, you can also tune into the practice sessions and qualifying races via the Yahoo Sports Racing Hub.

Watch F1 practices and qualifying via Yahoo

How to watch the 2026 F1 Austria Grand Prix for free this weekend:

This weekend every race, including practices, qualifying and the Grand Prix, will stream free on Apple TV for everyone, not just subscribers.

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Watch Formula 1 in the U.S.

Apple TV

Apple TV is the new home of F1 racing. It will also cohost Season 8 of Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive series. In addition to access to F1 content, the platform offers award-winning shows like Severance, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and The Morning Show, plus great original movies.

Apple TV is offering this weekend's F1 races for free, plus they offer a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, or if you've recently bought an eligible Apple device, you can get up to three months of the streaming service for free. After that, the subscription will run you $12.99/month.

Try free at Apple TV

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Stream F1 races and practices

F1 TV Premium

An F1 TV Premium subscription is now included with Apple TV. You can activate your free subscription using your Apple TV credentials and an existing F1 account. F1 TV Premium lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races and pre-race shows. F1 TV is also home to F1's post-race live shows, analysis, Tech Talks, documentaries and the official F1 archive.

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Austria Grand Prix schedule

All times Eastern

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Friday, June 26

Practice 1: 7:30 a.m.
Practice 2: 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 27

Practice 3: 6:30 a.m.
Qualifying: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 28

Formula 1 Austria Grand Prix: 9:00 a.m.

More ways to watch the 2026 F1 season

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Stream Apple TV for $3/month with T-Mobile

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Eligible T-Mobile subscribers who maintain one qualifying Experience Beyond or Experience More line in good standing are eligible for a discounted Apple TV plan for just $3/month.

$3/month at T-Mobile

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Bundle Apple TV and Peacock for less

Get the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle

Customers in the U.S. can save over 30% on regular prices by subscribing to the Apple TV and Peacock Premium bundle for $14.99/month, or the ad-free Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99/month, through either app or website. (If you're an existing Apple One subscriber on a Family or Premier plan, you can subscribe to Peacock Premium Plus and receive a special 35% discount.)

This first-of-its-kind bundle offers the best of both services, including award-winning originals, live events and sports, and blockbuster movies. You'll get shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Paper, The Traitors, MLS and MLB games, the NBA, and much more, all through one monthly subscription.

This bundle cannot be purchased on third-party device partners, and the Apple TV subscription (formerly Apple TV+) does not include third-party branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app.

$14.99/month at Apple TV/Peacock