The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑risk race. It issued the warning on Saturday, 27 June 2026, after track temps topped 45 °C. Qualifying went ahead at the Red Bull Ring even though the temperature was scorching. Drivers wore additional cooling gear to endure.
Max Verstappen had a big scare on track but remained uninjured. The final grid slots him into pole, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second and Mercedes’ George Russell third. The weekend’s official results seal the order for the 2026 race. Live coverage are being streamed on the Formula 1 website and app.