FORMULA ONE is back and Mercedes look set to continue their dominance.
Following a lengthy postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, motorsport is making a tentative return this weekend in Austria.
Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth world title last seasonCredit: Reuters
Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton is out to claim his seventh world title this season and will race in a special black Mercedes to support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The six-time Championship winner was on top form in practice, but was beaten into second place on the grid by teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Hamilton was superb in practice and looks the one to beat in AustriaCredit: AP:Associated Press
When is Austrian GP?
- The Formula One season begins at the The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
- As usual the race schedule will take place over three days – practice, qualifying and finally race day itself.
- Qualifying took place on July 4 and saw Bottas pip Hamilton to pole position, with Max Verstappen third.
- The race itself is set for Sunday, July 5.
- The green light will get things started at 2.10pm BST.
Hamilton is hoping for another season of dominanceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
What TV channel is the Austrian GP on and can I live stream it?
- You can catch all of the action live on Sky Sports F1.
- Coverage of the first practice session begins at 10am.
- If you want to stream or don’t have a Sky account, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99.
- Highlights of qualifying and the big race will be broadcast on Channel 4.
Full schedule
Friday, July 3
- Practice 1: 10am – 11.30am
- Practice 2: 2pm – 3.30pm
Saturday, July 4
- Practice 3: 11am – midday
- Qualifying: 2pm – 3pm
Sunday, July 5
- Race – 2.10pm – 4.10pm
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
