Latest News About Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying Deemed Heat Hazard

The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑danger race. It declared the risk on Saturday, 27 June 2026, after track temps topped 45 °C. Qualifying proceeded at the Red Bull Ring even though the heat was extreme. Drivers wore extra cooling gear to manage.

Max Verstappen had a big scare on track but remained uninjured. The final grid puts him on pole, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second and Mercedes’ George Russell third. The weekend’s official results seal these positions for the 2026 race. Live updates and commentary are streaming on the Formula 1 website and app.

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