Race summary

Austrian Grand Prix 2026

Austrian Grand Prix 2026, Jun 28, 2026. George Russell won for Mercedes.

Max VerstappenRed Bull · started P5

2

George RussellMercedes · started P1

1

Kimi AntonelliMercedes · started P4

3

What the race leaves behind

Win number 7 in Formula 1 for George Russell.
Win number 138 for Mercedes.
George Russell now has 2 wins at this circuit.
Won from pole.
After the race Kimi Antonelli leads the championship on 171 points.

Biggest climbers

Places gained from the grid to the flag.

Max VerstappenP5 → P23

Oscar PiastriP7 → P43

Fernando AlonsoP21 → P183

Isack HadjarP8 → P62

Nico HülkenbergP14 → P122

In perspective

Winners of the previous editions at this circuit.

2025Lando NorrisMcLarenPole
2024George RussellMercedesfrom P3
2023Max VerstappenRed BullPole
2022Charles LeclercFerrarifrom P2
2021Max VerstappenRed BullPole