Formula 1 moves to the Red Bull Ring with the championship standings tightened after Lewis Hamilton's victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix. Hamilton's win and Kimi Antonelli's retirement at the end of the race reduced the Mercedes driver's championship lead to 41 points. George Russell, who finished second in Barcelona, continues to close the gap in the standings.
Championship standings and team goals.
Antonelli retains his lead in the drivers' championship, but Hamilton is now only 41 points behind. Ferrari arrives in Austria with their strongest result of the season; Mercedes will have the opportunity to immediately address Antonelli's costly retirement. McLaren and Red Bull Racing will also be looking for small differences that could shift the competitive landscape on the short and fast Red Bull Ring.
Friday trading times (GMT+3)
- Friday, June 26 — Practice 1 (FP1): 14:30 CET
- Friday, June 26 — Practice 2 (FP2): 18:00 CET
Full weekend schedule (GMT+3)
- Friday, June 26 — FP1: 2:30 PM Turkish Time
- Friday, June 26 — FP2: 18:00 GMT+3
- Saturday, June 27 — FP3: 13:30 GMT+3
- Saturday, June 27 — Qualifying rounds: 17:00 GMT+3
- Sunday, June 28 — 2026 Austrian Grand Prix: 16:00 CET
Weather forecast
The FIA has issued an official Heat Hazard warning for the weekend. Friday at the Red Bull Ring is expected to be hot, sunny, and dry, with a very low risk of rain. Under these conditions, teams will be closely monitoring their cars' behavior at high temperatures and tire life; this data will be critical, especially for teams using upgraded parts like Cadillac. Temperatures are expected to rise further on Saturday and Sunday, making temperature and tire management, as well as pure speed, crucial throughout the weekend.
Technical information about the track.
The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest and fastest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. It consists of long straights, hard braking points, and a fast final sector where traffic and track limits can be decisive. Due to the short lap length, traffic issues can become particularly prominent, especially when teams move on to qualifying simulations in the final part of the practice session.
Publication information
Viewers in Türkiye can watch the race live on beIN SPORTS. In the UK, Sky Sports broadcasts each session live; highlights are available for free on Channel 4. In the US, Apple TV holds the broadcasting rights and all sessions are available on the platform.