Lewis Hamilton narrows championship gap heading into Austrian GP
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Formula 1 drivers prepare for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring this weekend. Lewis Hamilton's recent victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix has tightened the championship race, reducing his deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 41 points following Antonelli's late retirement in that event. Hamilton's win has provided Ferrari with renewed momentum as they approach the race in Austria. The current standings show Antonelli still leading the championship despite the shift in momentum.
- •Hamilton won the Barcelona Grand Prix, cutting Antonelli's championship lead.
- •Antonelli leads the standings with a 41-point margin over Hamilton.
- •The Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring this weekend.
- •Ferrari aims to capitalize on momentum gained from Hamilton's win.
- 9:12 AMMotorsport.com — F1 Austrian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — F1 Austrian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
- 7:28 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
- 6:00 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
"George Russell starts Sunday’s Austrian grand prix from pole after a chaotic qualifying finish at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes driver avoided an investigation after completing his fastest lap under yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash, while Charles Leclerc secured second ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts fourth after losing his chance to improve ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in FP2. Reliability issues also shaped the opening day, with Sergio Perez stopping due to an overheating Cadillac and others ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 heads to the Red Bull Ring this weekend with the title fight tightened after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough Ferrari win at the Barcelona grand prix. Hamilton’s victory, combined with kimi Antonelli’s late retirement, cut into the Mercedes driver’s championship lead and gave Ferrari fresh momentum heading to Austria. Antonelli still leads the standings, but Hamilton is now 41 ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 9:12 AMF1 Austrian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
George Russell starts Sunday’s Austrian grand prix from pole after a chaotic qualifying finish at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes driver avoided an investigation after completing his fastest lap under yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash, while Charles Leclerc secured second ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts fourth after losing his chance to improve ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:12 AMF1 Austrian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
What time does the 2026 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix start, plus the full Red Bull Ring schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:28 PMF1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
What time FP3 and qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, plus the full Red Bull Ring schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live
- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 7:28 PMF1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in FP2. Reliability issues also shaped the opening day, with Sergio Perez stopping due to an overheating Cadillac and others ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 6:00 PMF1 Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to the Red Bull Ring this weekend with the title fight tightened after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough Ferrari win at the Barcelona grand prix. Hamilton’s victory, combined with kimi Antonelli’s late retirement, cut into the Mercedes driver’s championship lead and gave Ferrari fresh momentum heading to Austria. Antonelli still leads the standings, but Hamilton is now 41 ...Keep reading
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