Classification of the Formula 1 Austrian GP in 2026 defines the starting grid with intense competition for pole
Formula 1 resumed its activities this weekend, with the schedule running from June 26th to 28th. The competitors have already participated in free practice on the Austrian GP circuit and, this Saturday (27), they are looking for their positions on the starting grid.
In one of the update moments, Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto appeared in 11th place, on the edge of the elimination zone.
Follow the main highlights of the Formula 1 Austrian GP classification
The qualifying session is ongoing, with the following updates:
- The British Mercedes driver advanced to fourth place.
- George Russell started a hot lap for the first time, with less than four minutes to go in the session.
- Gabriel Bortoleto is in 11th position, within the elimination area.
- There are only five minutes left until this part of the qualification ends.
- Kimi Antonelli surprised by taking the lead.
- Soon after, Charles Leclerc, from Ferrari, reached the lead, being closely followed by Lewis Hamilton.
- Lando Norris, as expected, was one of the first to record a fast time.
- After facing problems in the initial session, Lando Norris accelerated onto the track without wasting time.
- Track time has been reduced compared to Q1, with just 15 minutes now available.
- Q1 ended with Antonelli at the top and Bortoleto in 12th.
- The following were eliminated in Q1: Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
- Hulkenberg managed to escape the elimination zone.
- With a good lap, the Brazilian Audi driver rose to 12th position.
- Bortoleto was in 15th place, just two places above the elimination zone.
- George Russell, who had been fastest in training, was struggling, while Antonelli, Norris and Hamilton led Q1.
- There were five minutes left in the initial session.
- In his first attempt, Bortoleto surpassed Hulkenberg and reached 14th place.
- Kimi Antonelli entered the track in impressive fashion, taking the lead.
- George Russell had taken the lead, but was quickly overtaken by Max Verstappen and then Lando Norris.
- The initial fast laps were recorded.
- Only Antonelli and Bortoleto had not yet participated in the dispute.
- Among the top teams, only George Russell was already on the track.
- Bortoleto had not yet left the pits, and Hulkenberg was the first Audi driver to enter the track.
- Esteban Ocon, representing Haas, was the first competitor to start the session.
- Classification has officially started.
- There were 30 minutes left until the start of Q1.
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The detailed schedule is as follows:
Schedule for Saturday, June 27th:
- Free Training 3 – 7:30 am (Brasília time)
- Classification – 11am (Brasília time)
Schedule for Sunday, June 28th:
- Race – Starting at 10am (Brasília time)
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto’s performance at the Austrian GP attracts a lot of attention and expectations.
