How to watch the Austrian GP 2026 live: streaming and timings

Set among the Styrian hills, the Red Bull Ring hosts the Austrian GP on Sunday 28 June at 15:00. Here is how to follow every moment of the race.

Short, undulating and lined with fir trees, Spielberg’s circuit is one of the paddock’s favourites: laps take little more than a minute, there are three DRS zones and overtaking opportunities aplenty. Better still, the 15:00 start is also at 15:00 in France, so there is no time difference to factor in.

Race	Austrian Grand Prix 2026 (round 8)
When	Sunday 28 June, 15:00 (French time) / 13:00 GMT
Where	Red Bull Ring, Spielberg (71 laps)
In France	Canal+ (paid)
Free (via VPN)	RTBF Auvio (Belgium), RTS (Switzerland), ServusTV (Austria)
VPN tested	NordVPN, from €3.37/month

Canal+ shows F1 in France, while RTBF and RTS broadcast it free

In France, Canal+ continues to hold Formula 1 rights, showing the complete Spielberg weekend - practice, qualifying and the race - with its own presentation and French commentary. Across the border, the picture is different: RTBF in Belgium and RTS in French-speaking Switzerland air every Grand Prix free of charge in French, while ServusTV carries the Austrian Grand Prix live in its home country this season.

These broadcasts are limited to their respective territories, which is why a VPN is useful for accessing them legally from France. Of the services we monitor, NordVPN proved the most dependable for this type of stream.

How to watch the Austrian GP live for free

There are just three steps to follow. Install the app, connect to a server in Belgium, then open RTBF Auvio through a browser or its app. In our test, the Belgian server connected in under ten seconds, and the live stream played in smooth 1080p from the beginning to the end of the session. The platform requires free registration, but no paid subscription. For German-language commentary from Austria, simply switch to an Austrian server and open ServusTV.

Austrian GP 2026 streaming: full timetable

Session	Day	French / local time (CET)
Free Practice 1	Friday 26 June	13:30
Free Practice 2	Friday 26 June	17:00
Free Practice 3	Saturday 27 June	12:30
Qualifying	Saturday 27 June	16:00
Race	Sunday 28 June	15:00

The times have been confirmed by formula1.com. As France and Austria share the same time zone, the listed times apply in both countries. In the championship, Kimi Antonelli remains in front on 156 points, ahead of Lewis Hamilton (115) and George Russell (106) after Barcelona, although the gap is closing. For frequently asked questions about F1 coverage, our dedicated Formula 1 FAQ brings together the key information.