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1- 2026 Season race laps and the leading driver for each lap as of #َAustrianGP

2- Drivers with most laps lead so far in 2026 season

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Max Verstappen says Silverstone could be especially difficult under F1’s 2026 hybrid rules after simulator laps showed heavy battery depletion. He said the track’s fast layout leaves little chance to recharge, making energy deployment a major challenge this weekend. #BritishGP

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Adrian Newey says Aston Martin’s planned Hungarian Grand Prix upgrade is “very important” for Fernando Alonso’s 2027 decision, with the team hoping major aero and weight-saving changes can show enough progress to keep him racing.

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Mercedes left Austria with growing confidence after George Russell’s #AustrianGP win and Kimi Antonelli’s third place. The team says the fight at the front remains close, with tyre management in hot conditions a key positive for upcoming races.

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Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to investigate a “weird” energy deployment issue after the Austrian GP, saying its car tails off on straights while Mercedes keeps pulling. He warned a fix may take time, with Silverstone likely to highlight any deficit.

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Aston Martin has confirmed a major 2026 F1 upgrade is planned for the Hungarian GP, with changes aimed at reducing weight and addressing its downforce deficit after a difficult start to the new regulations.

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Adrian Newey says Aston Martin’s severe 2026 struggles are mainly linked to extreme Honda power unit vibrations, compounded by development delays. A fix plan is in place, and Newey also confirmed he has dealt with recent personal health issues.

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Toto Wolff says George Russell must avoid overthinking after returning to winning form in Austria, urging him to focus on “just driving the car” rather than outside pressure or Kimi Antonelli’s form before Silverstone.

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Lewis Hamilton dismissed Max Verstappen’s call for a penalty after their Austrian GP battle, saying Verstappen “should have backed out” when trying the outside. The stewards issued no further action, while Verstappen finished P2 and Hamilton P5. #AustrianGP

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Toto Wolff says Mercedes is surprised by Ferrari's heavy upgrade push and questioned how it fits under F1's cost cap, arguing rivals are slowing development while Ferrari appears “limitless” with new parts.

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Untelevised radio from the #AustrianGP revealed Liam Lawson’s frustration after he was told Arvid Lindblad would hold position, only for his Racing Bulls teammate to pass him. Lawson later regained P9 via strategy, with Lindblad P10.

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Williams has unveiled a one-off Union Jack-inspired celebration livery for its home British GP weekend at Silverstone. A show car with the new look will tour Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh and London before the race. #BritishGP

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Sergio Perez called Cadillac’s reliability problems “unacceptable” after an early double DNF at the Austrian GP. He said it was the team’s “worst weekend” and pointed to frustration over a lack of progress. #AustrianGP

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Racing Bulls faced team-order confusion at the #AustrianGP after Arvid Lindblad passed Liam Lawson despite being told to hold position. Lawson said he was managing brakes expecting no attack, then got back ahead at the second stops. They finished P9 and P10.

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https://t.co/dCEccKvcdv reports Verstappen’s representatives initiated exploratory contact with McLaren over a potential F1 move, despite public denials from his camp. He remains contracted to Red Bull until 2028, with reports of a 2027 exit clause if his title position slips.

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Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s turnaround made the Austrian Grand Prix his first genuine shot at victory in 2026. After finishing 2nd at the Red Bull Ring, he said the team was “really competitive,” though his pace faded in the second half. #AustrianGP

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George Russell says he drove “quite abnormally” to manage tyres and win the Austrian GP, as he continues adapting to Mercedes’ 2026 car. The victory, his second of the season, cuts team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s title lead to 40 points. #AustrianGP

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The FIA says marshal Harald suffered a heart emergency before Sunday’s race at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the event declared a heat hazard amid temperatures above 31°C. #AustrianGP

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Fred Vasseur says Ferrari was “too focused on Mercedes” in Austria, pushing too hard early and reacting too aggressively on strategy. Hamilton and Leclerc slipped from P2/P3 in qualifying to P5 and P8 in the race. #AustrianGP

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Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s Austria improvement is encouraging, but warns the team still has “too many issues” to fight consistently for the 2026 title despite its strongest race of the year. #AustrianGP

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Oscar Piastri was summoned to the Austrian GP stewards over allegedly driving too slowly on reconnaissance laps before the race, but no further action was taken. The McLaren driver finished fourth. #AustrianGP