2026 Austrian GP Weekend Underway
Key Questions
Who led FP1 at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix?
Antonelli led Friday practice. The session also confirmed a Ferrari engine upgrade for the weekend.
What Mercedes intra-team rules did Antonelli reveal?
Drivers can race freely unless one is under threat. Antonelli holds a 41-point championship lead after Hamilton's Barcelona win.
Why was the Austrian GP declared a heat-hazard race?
The FIA made the declaration amid an ongoing heatwave affecting the event.
F1 Austrian GP weekend started with Friday practice (FP1) where Antonelli led. Ferrari engine upgrade confirmed. Antonelli reveals Mercedes intra-team rules: race free unless under threat, holds 41-point lead after Hamilton's Barcelona win. Key context ahead of qualifying and race.
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Updated Jun 26, 2026