Latest News About Heat Alert Issued Ahead of Austrian F1 Qualifying

The FIA has marked the Austrian Grand Prix as a heat‑risk race. It issued the warning on Saturday, 27 June 2026, after track temps topped 45 °C. Qualifying continued at the Red Bull Ring even though the temperature was scorching. Drivers wore extra cooling gear to manage.

Max Verstappen had a close call on track but remained uninjured. The final grid slots him into pole, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second and Mercedes’ George Russell third. The weekend’s official results confirm the lineup for the 2026 race. Live coverage are available on the Formula 1 website and app.

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