The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑danger race. It declared the risk on Saturday, 27 June 2026, after track temps topped 45 °C. Qualifying went ahead at the Red Bull Ring even though the conditions were brutal. Drivers wore extra cooling gear to manage.
Max Verstappen had a serious scare on track but escaped unharmed. The final grid sees him on pole, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second and Mercedes’ George Russell third. The weekend’s official results seal these positions for the 2026 race. Live updates and commentary are being streamed on the Formula 1 website and app.