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.
Steiner believes Mercedes will bounce back at the Austrian GP.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner predicted that Mercedes would field all their weapons at the Austrian Grand Prix following their loss in Barcelona.
Alonso cannot understand the endless improvements his rivals are making.
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.
Verstappen: "It's more difficult after the Austrian update."“
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.
Austrian GP: Friday schedule, weather and broadcast information.
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.
Russell: “Hamilton and Ferrari are serious rivals for the 2026 championship.”
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.
Russell could sign his 2027 contract with Mercedes in Austria.
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 Austrian GP has been declared a "heat hazard" race: What does that mean?
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.
Russell spoke about his 12-year bond with Wolff and their championship battle.
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.
Albon is pessimistic about the Austrian GP: "We have a lot of work to do."“
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.