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Mercedes boss Wolff dismisses Verstappen links
Toto Wolff has made it clear that Mercedes “don’t want to change things” when it comes to their driver line-up, brushing off any further links to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow the action from the Austrian GP
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix 2026.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Austria
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying from the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
What To Watch For in the Austrian Grand Prix
After an eventful Qualifying, Chris Medland selects the key things to look out for during the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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What are the strategy options for the Austrian GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different strategy options that are available to the teams on race day in Austria.
Bet Builder picks for Austria after Russell takes pole
Our expert betting writers have selected a four-leg Bet Builder, including a podium finish, points finish and group bet.
Bennett seals maiden F2 victory with last lap overtake
John Bennett claimed his first FIA Formula 2 victory in the Spielberg Sprint Race after overtaking Sebastian Montoya on the final lap.
Russell beats Leclerc to Austria pole after Verstappen crash
Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a last-gasp Qualifying effort that usurped Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, moments after Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dramatically crashed out of Q3.
Russell relieved to hold onto ‘amazing’ Austria pole
George Russell recovered from a tough day to grab pole position in Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, a session that ended in dramatic fashion.
Verstappen left searching for answers after Q3 crash in Austria
Max Verstappen has admitted that he “can’t really explain” what caused his crash in the dying moments of Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Antonelli rues ‘mistake’ that cost him Austria front row
Despite showing impressive pace throughout the weekend so far, Kimi Antonelli missed out on pole position in Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix after a "mistake".
Leclerc explains his target as he assesses Austria chances
Charles Leclerc has explained how he hopes to use his P2 in Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying to find a new level of confidence after a tough run.