Esteban Ocon

Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the pace in the opening practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate George Russell securing second place. The session at the Red Bull Ring saw early challenges for key rivals, including Red Bull and McLaren.

Jacques Villeneuve believes Ferrari must prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if the team is serious about challenging for the 2026 Formula 1 world title, after Hamilton’s breakthrough win in Barcelona reignited his campaign.

Carlos Sainz expressed significant frustration with Nico Hülkenberg following a collision at the Monaco Grand Prix, an incident that ultimately ended Sainz's race and denied him potential points.

The FIA has announced its lineup for the upcoming press conferences in Monaco, featuring reigning World Champion Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc among other prominent drivers, ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Prix weekend.