The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑hazard race. It issued the warning on Saturday, 27 June 2026, after track temps topped 45 °C. Qualifying continued at the Red Bull Ring even though the heat was extreme. Drivers wore supplementary 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 confirm the lineup for the 2026 race. Live coverage are being streamed on the Formula 1 website and app.