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Formula 1 Free Practice Kicks Off at Red Bull Ring Ahead of Austrian Grand Prix

Friday’s first then second practice sessions stream live on ORF1, Sky GO and Wow to prepare cars for the season’s 11th race

George Russell gelang ein guter Auftakt in Spielberg
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Overview

  • Drivers spent Friday dialing in setups on the 4.326-kilometer Red Bull Ring, which features 10 turns requiring precise balance.
  • FP1 began at 13:30 local time with a 13:00 preview show from Ernst Hausleitner and Alexander Wurz, and FP2 followed at 17:00.
  • ORF1, ORF ON, Sky, Sky GO and Wow are broadcasting both sessions live across Austria and Germany.
  • McLaren and Ferrari introduced significant aerodynamic and mechanical updates while Red Bull brought a smaller upgrade package.
  • As the 11th round of the 24-race 2025 season, Spielberg’s event proceeds without a sprint format for the second consecutive year.