Austria 2026
Round 8 • June 28, 2026
Circuit
Red Bull Ring
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Drama unfolds at the 2026 Austria Grand Prix as George Russell secures pole position, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in Spielberg. Max Verstappen delivers a scintillating drive, earning him Driver of the Day accolades, while the front of the pack sees four drivers locked in a fierce battle within mere seconds of each other, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Amidst the chaos, Charles Leclerc's struggle from the front row and a string of mechanical retirements add layers of unpredictability, making this a race not to be missed.
Max Verstappen
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| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:26:37.979 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | +1.611 | 18 |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | +1.986 | 15 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | +21.809 | 12 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | +26.393 | 10 |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | +29.399 | 8 |
| 7 | Lando Norris | +31.505 | 6 |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | +45.659 | 4 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | +1 lap | 2 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | Gabriel Bortoleto | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | +2 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Alexander Albon | +2 laps | 0 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | +3 laps | 0 |
| DNF | Lance Stroll | Energy Recovery System | 0 |
| DNF | Carlos Sainz Jr | Electrical | 0 |
| DNF | Sergio Perez | Brakes | 0 |
| DNF | Valtteri Bottas | Brakes | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:07.398 | 1:06.979 | 1:06.113 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | 1:07.543 | 1:07.030 | 1:06.349 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:07.290 | 1:06.994 | 1:06.408 |
| 4 | Kimi Antonelli | 1:07.083 | 1:06.763 | 1:06.414 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | 1:07.407 | 1:07.183 | 1:06.475 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 1:07.259 | 1:06.897 | 1:06.502 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 1:07.487 | 1:06.890 | 1:06.511 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 1:07.408 | 1:07.086 | 1:06.632 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 1:07.385 | 1:07.136 | 1:06.955 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:07.549 | 1:07.155 | 1:07.007 |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | 1:08.038 | 1:07.223 | - |
| 12 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:08.035 | 1:07.293 | - |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | 1:08.061 | 1:07.523 | - |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:08.066 | 1:07.611 | - |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | 1:08.231 | 1:07.817 | - |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | 1:07.894 | 1:08.171 | - |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:08.252 | - | - |
| 18 | Alexander Albon | 1:08.509 | - | - |
| 19 | Sergio Perez | 1:08.945 | - | - |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:09.030 | - | - |