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Styrian Grand Prix: When is it, what time does it start, session times and schedule

The Styrian Grand Prix stages the second race of the 2020 F1 season: Getty
The Styrian Grand Prix stages the second race of the 2020 F1 season: Getty

Like London buses, the second Formula One race of the season is upon us no sooner than the curtain-raiser is done and dusted, and if last weekend’s action is anything to go by, the inaugural Styrian Grand Prix will be an unmissable event.

The Austrian Grand Prix saw Valtteri Bottas stake his credentials as a genuine title challenger this season, making the most of an off-weekend for Lewis Hamilton who had to make do with being second-best to his Mercedes teammate when it mattered most.

Hamilton ended up down in fourth on a weekend when he picked up penalties in both qualifying and the Grand Prix itself, with a second clash with Red Bull’s Alex Albon in the space of three races relegating him off the podium and handing strong finishes to Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.

With Austria’s Red Bull Ring hosting the first two races of the season, this weekend’s event will be named the Styria Grand Prix, named after the region where the Spielburg circuit is based.

However, despite talks over changing the weekend with moves such as a qualifying ‘superpole’, a change of tyre compounds and even two races across the weekend all proving unsuccessful, last week’s dramatic Grand prix suggests that this weekend’s event should be no different. Here’s everything you need to know.

When is it?

The Styrian Grand Prix takes place across 10-13 July 2020.

What time does each session start?

FRIDAY

Free practice 1: 10am – 11:30am BST

Free practice 2: 2pm – 3:30pm BST

SATURDAY

Free practice 3: 11am – 12pm BST

Qualifying: 2pm – 3pm BST

SUNDAY

Race: 2:10pm – 4:10pm BST

How can I watch it?

All European races will be held behind closed doors, meaning that the only way fans will be able to see the action is on television.

In the UK, Sky Sports continue to hold the exclusive rights for F1, with Channel 4 only able to show the British Grand Prix later in the year.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can purchase a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

Here’s how Sky plan to show the Styrian Grand Prix:

FRIDAY

Free practice 1: 9:30am – 11:50am BST – (Sky Sports F1 + Sky Sports Main Event)

Free practice 2: 1:45pm – 3:45pm BST (Sky Sports F1 + Sky Sports Main Event)

SATURDAY

Free practice 3: 10:45am – 12:15pm BST (Sky Sports F1)

Qualifying: 1:30pm – 3:30pm BST (Sky Sports F1)

SUNDAY

Race: 12:30pm – 5pm BST (Sky Sports F1)

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