F1 Austrian Grand Prix 2026 results: Final classification after late penalties applied

The final result from the F1 2026 Austrian Grand Prix has been confirmed by the FIA after a return to the top for Mercedes.

George Russell crossed the line on Sunday marginally in front of four-time champion Max Verstappen.

The Dutchman pushed right to the chequered flag in a bid to pull off a stunning victory at the Red Bull Ring having started P5 on the grid, but it wasn’t to be.

Both Mercedes drivers put the 28-year-old under pressure at his team's home track, and the FIA have now confirmed that the top three finished the 71-lap event with just two seconds between them.

Aston Martin star Fernando Alonso was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane during the Austrian GP, but no last-minute punishments have been added, meaning Sunday's final race result has now been confirmed, as has Russell's first win since the opening round of the season.

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F1 Results: Austrian Grand Prix 2026

Here is the final classification from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, as confirmed by the FIA.

F1 Results: Austrian Grand Prix 2026

Fastest Lap: Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - 1:10.374 on lap 59.

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When is the next F1 race?

The F1 championship continues with a quick turnaround for the British Grand Prix next weekend.

The sprint weekend takes place from Friday, July 3 until Sunday, July 5 with lights out for the main event at Silverstone at 3pm local time (BST).

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