2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Grid Drama and High-Stakes Racing Ahead

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Check out the full starting grid for the 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix.

George Russell claimed his fourth pole position of the 2026 season in unusual circumstances at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Russell appeared to set his pole lap under double-waved yellows after Max Verstappen crashed at Turn 9, but was cleared and kept his lap, defeating Charles Leclerc into second place.

Lewis Hamilton is third whilst championship leader Kimi Antonelli will line-up from fourth ahead of Verstappen, who could yet drop into the pit-lane if substantial changes, such as a chassis change, are required.

Lando Norris was the lead McLaren in sixth, ahead of Oscar Piastri in seventh. 

Check out the full 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix starting grid below!

NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA. 

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