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F1·June 18, 2026 03:20 PM ET

Ferrari points to Austrian GP after Hamilton's Barcelona win

Maranello turns the page to Austria.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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Current weight: one Austrian GP away 👣 https://t.co/ydj0MV607S

What happened: Scuderia Ferrari posted a short countdown-style message saying it is now "one Austrian GP away." The note lands after Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with George Russell second and Lando Norris third.

Why it matters: The timing keeps Ferrari's focus on the next race weekend after its strongest result of the latest round. Austria now becomes the next test of whether the pace that delivered Hamilton's win can carry across to a different circuit profile.

By the numbers: Barcelona-Catalunya top three: Lewis Hamilton P1, George Russell P2, Lando Norris P3. Russell started from pole, Hamilton started second and Norris started fourth. Max Verstappen finished fourth after qualifying fifth.

What to watch: Watch Ferrari's practice pace in Austria and whether qualifying again puts its lead car near the front row.

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