Six teams field rookie drivers in FP1 at Austrian Grand Prix

Six teams are set to feature rookie drivers during the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix on July 28, 2026. Ferrari, Racing Bulls, Haas, Williams, Audi, and Aston Martin will rotate their full-time drivers to allow these newer competitors a chance to participate. Notable entries include Dino Beganovic for Ferrari and Ayumu Iwasa for Racing Bulls, both returning from the FP1 in Barcelona. The session at the Red Bull Ring will be crucial for these rookies as they seek to gain valuable track experience ahead of the main race weekend.