Red Bull Ring

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is set to introduce its most substantial upgrade package yet for the Austrian Grand Prix, featuring nine new elements aimed at improving performance. The American outfit hopes these changes will help them secure their inaugural points in their debut season.

Mercedes will introduce team orders starting at the Austrian Grand Prix, confirmed championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli. This strategic shift aims to prevent internal rivalries from costing the team valuable points against competitors.

Scuderia Ferrari is set to introduce its first power unit upgrade of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, with a more significant turbine improvement slated for after the summer break.

The International Automobile Federation has issued a formal heat warning for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix weekend, with temperatures expected to exceed 31°C at the Red Bull Ring. This marks the first such warning of the 2026 Formula 1 season, prompting mandatory cooling measures for drivers.

The Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring is set to face extreme heat this weekend, posing significant challenges for teams and drivers.

Audi will hand Paul Aron two Friday practice outings, using the rookie in Barcelona this weekend and at the Red Bull Ring two weeks later. The move continues the team’s pattern of rotating young drivers through free practice under Formula 1 regulations.

Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will contest FP1 in Barcelona and at the Red Bull Ring, stepping in for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz as part of the team’s young driver programme.