Yahoo News Styrian Grand Prix 2021: What time does the race start, what TV channel is it on and what are the odds?
When the Styrian Grand Prix was held in 2020, it was a reasonable assumption that it would never be held again. But the necessity of an F1 double-header at the same track has not receded, much like coronavirus restrictions. So here we are again in 2021, ready for the eighth round of the 2021 Formula One season at the Red Bull Ring.
When is it?
First and second practice takes place on Friday June 25 with final practice and qualifying on Saturday June 26. The Styrian Grand Prix itself is on Sunday June 27.
What time does it start?
First practice starts at 10.30am BST, with second practice at 2pm on Friday. Final practice is at 11am on Saturday with qualifying starting at 2pm. The race itself starts at 2pm on Sunday.
What are the championship standings after seven rounds?
Drivers' top 10:
Constructors':
What TV channel is it on?
Sky Sports F1 have near-exclusive live coverage rights in the UK this year and indeed for the next few with their usual excellent team. Their qualifying coverage begins at 1pm BST on Saturday and their race coverage at 12.30pm on Sunday.
Channel 4 have highlights for this year with their equally excellent team. Their qualifying program starts at 6.30pm and their extended race coverage highlights are at 6.30pm, too.
You can also keep up to date throughout practice, qualifying and the race right here at Telegraph Sport.
What do we know about the Red Bull Ring?
Circuit length: 4.318km
First grand prix: 1970 (as the Österreichring)
Laps: 71
Race distance: 306.452km
Race lap record: 1:05.619, Carlos Sainz – 2019
2020 winner: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
Number of corners: Officially 10 but it's really nine as turn two is a complete non-event
Overtaking chances: Best chances are into the heaviest braking zones on the track, turn one and turn three, both uphill right-handers which have the opportunity for contact if someone misjudges it all.
What are the latest odds?
Max Verstappen 5/4
Lewis Hamilton 5/4
Sergio Pérez 8/1
Valtteri Bottas 8/1
Lando Norris 40/1
Charles Leclerc 50/1
Read More: Red Bull's relentless pressure is forcing cracks to appear at Mercedes
