The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑hazard 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 cope.
Max Verstappen had a close call on track but walked away unhurt. The final grid slots him into pole, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second and Mercedes’ George Russell third. The weekend’s official results seal these positions for the 2026 race. Real‑time updates and analysis are streaming on the Formula 1 website and app.