How much does Ferrari's engine upgrade worry its rivals?
Ferrari is introducing its first in-season power unit upgrade at the Austrian GP. Rival drivers are closely watching the SF-26's momentum in Barcelona.
Ferrari is introducing its first in-season power unit upgrade at the Austrian GP. Rival drivers are closely watching the SF-26's momentum in Barcelona.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner predicted that Mercedes would field all their weapons at the Austrian Grand Prix following their loss in Barcelona.
While Fernando Alonso questioned how other teams reconciled bringing new parts to every race with the budget cap during the Austrian GP weekend, Aston Martin saved its extensive development package for the summer months.
Max Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull's package for the Austrian GP was a step in the right direction, but said that the steps taken so far this season have been easier than those ahead.
The 2026 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix kicks off at the Red Bull Ring. On Friday, FP1 will start at 14:30 CEST and FP2 at 18:00 CEST; the FIA has issued a heat hazard warning for the weekend.
Following Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari victory at the Spanish GP, George Russell described both his former teammate and Scuderia as the main rivals for the 2026 championship.
According to reports in the Italian press, George Russell is extending his contract with Mercedes; the official announcement is expected during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
The FIA has designated this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as a 'heat hazard' race, with track temperatures expected to exceed 50 degrees Celsius.
George Russell spoke to F1.com about his 12-year relationship with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and the events leading up to the 2026 championship race.
Alex Albon, who is experiencing Williams' challenging 2026 season, warned that the high-speed sections of the Red Bull Ring could once again expose the team's weaknesses.