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The 2025 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix will roar to life today, Sunday, June 29, with McLaren’s Lando Norris taking pole position after a commanding performance at the Red Bull Ring. While his spot at the front of the grid is a highlight, it doesn’t tell the full story of his complete dominance this race weekend.
Norris initially sat out Friday’s FP1 session, giving reserve driver Alex Dunne a chance behind the wheel. But since returning to the cockpit for FP2, Norris has been untouchable. He topped every subsequent session, including all three segments of qualifying. His final flying lap in Q3 was a stunner — clocking in under 64 seconds — and putting him more than half a second clear of his nearest rival. Such a gap is nearly unheard of at the Red Bull Ring, known for its short lap times and tight margins.
Behind Norris on the front row is Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who managed to secure second place despite not having the pace to match the McLaren driver. McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri will start third, having been affected by late-session disruptions that likely prevented him from mounting a stronger challenge for pole.
Lining up alongside Piastri in fourth is Lewis Hamilton, who put in a solid lap for Ferrari. Just behind them are George Russell in the Mercedes and Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, who impressed by outperforming Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Verstappen, usually a dominant force at the Red Bull Ring — his team’s home track — will have to start from seventh. The reigning champion’s early banker lap wasn’t enough to secure a higher spot, and he didn’t improve as others around him gained pace. Just behind Verstappen is rookie sensation Gabriel Bortoleto, who made his first-ever Q3 appearance for Sauber and held his own among the sport’s elite, consistently staying inside the top eight in all qualifying segments.
Completing the top ten are Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes and Pierre Gasly driving for Alpine. Veterans Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Alex Albon (Williams) follow closely in 11th and 12th, respectively.
Further down the grid, promising young drivers like Isack Hadjar and Franco Colapinto start 13th and 14th, while Oliver Bearman (Haas) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) occupy the next row. Esteban Ocon, returning from a tough run with Haas, starts 17th ahead of Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda, who suffered yet another Q1 exit in what’s been a disappointing season so far.
In a surprise turn, Carlos Sainz will start only 19th for Williams after what appeared to be a miscalculated qualifying strategy or perhaps a technical issue. Nico Hulkenberg rounds off the grid in 20th, putting both Sauber cars at opposite ends of the field.
Official Starting Grid – Austrian GP 2025 (With Penalties Applied)
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 9 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 12 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 13 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Williams |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 16 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 18 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 19 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
Race Time: When to Watch the Austrian GP 2025
The Austrian Grand Prix kicks off today at 3:00 PM local time (CEST). Below are the corresponding start times for other major time zones around the world:
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2:00 PM (BST) |
| USA (East Coast) | 9:30 AM (EDT) |
| USA (Central) | 8:30 AM (CDT) |
| USA (West Coast) | 6:30 AM (PDT) |
| Australia (Sydney) | 11:30 PM (AEST) |
| India | 6:30 PM (IST) |
| South Africa | 3:30 PM (SAST) |
| China | 9:00 PM (CST) |
| Japan | 10:30 PM (JST) |
| Brazil | 10:00 AM (BRT) |
| UAE | 5:00 PM (GST) |
| Mexico | 7:30 AM (CST) |
Where to Watch the Race
Fans around the globe can tune into their region’s official Formula 1 broadcaster. Coverage is available through major networks including:
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo, Network Ten
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- France: Canal+
- Brazil: Bandeirantes, Bandsports
- Middle East: beIN SPORTS
- China: CCTV, Tencent
- Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
- South Africa: SuperSport
With Norris in top form and multiple top drivers out of position, Sunday’s race promises a dramatic and potentially chaotic showdown in the Styrian hills.
