Lewis Hamilton ’s resurgence has breathed new life into the 2026 Formula One season and the Ferrari ace is fancied to gain further momentum in our Austrian Grand Prix predictions. Runner-up efforts in Canada and Monaco were followed by a stunning first success for the Scuderia in Barcelona , ending a win drought of 686 days and 41 races.
The 41-year-old cut a forlorn figure in his debut campaign with the Italian outfit but has turned things around this term, stating: “We need to keep pushing and enjoy it, have fun with it as well. Nothing would make Hamilton happier than another victory at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday , which is available at 7/2 in the Austrian Grand Prix odds .
Odds
Austrian Grand Prix Betting Odds – Formula 1 2026
Driver | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Kimi Antonelli | 6/4 | 40% |
George Russell | 3/1 | 25% |
Lewis Hamilton | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Charles Leclerc | 13/2 | 13.3% |
Max Verstappen | 11/1 | 8.3% |
Lando Norris | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Oscar Piastri | 18/1 | 5.3% |
* Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Kimi Antonelli is the 6/4 favourite to win the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of George Russell (3/1) and Lewis Hamilton at 7/2.
How to Watch
How to Watch the Austrian Grand Prix
Sunday’s MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports , with a UK start time of 14:00 BST .
Wolff wary of Hamilton 'smelling blood'
Mercedes obviously remain the team to beat, but reliability issues have become a concern since their dominant start to the season.
George Russell failed to finish in Canada and has constantly been hampered by niggling problems, while Kimi Antonelli ’s sensational hot streak of five straight wins ended with a retirement last time out.
The teenager once again showed more natural speed than his team-mate in Barcelona and is 6/4 to bounce straight back this weekend at a circuit which tends to reward engine power, with Russell rated a 3/1 chance .
However, Hamilton’s upturn in fortunes certainly has his old boss worried, with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff admitting: “I’d rather not fight with him for a title. “Because I know what he’s capable of. If he smells blood, he goes. I’ve seen it many years where suddenly the Lewis Hamilton train started to go and then it’s very difficult to stop it.”
Wolff, who oversaw six of Hamilton’s seven world championship victories during a glittering 12-year spell at Mercedes , added: “You can see he’s driving strong. The dynamics in the team look to be good between him and his race engineer.”
Leclerc and Verstappen have strong course form
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has had a frustrating time of it of late , failing to make the chequered flag in back-to-back races, but his record in Austria warrants respect. The 28-year-old ’s form figures in this race read 2-2-8-1-2-11-3, so value seekers may be tempted by 13/2 for him to come out on top this Sunday, or 4/1 he is fastest in qualifying .
Max Verstappen is predictably another driver with fond memories of the Red Bull Ring, winning this race four times between 2018 and 2023, as well as prevailing in the Styrian Grand Prix here in 2021. Across both events, the flying Dutchman has finished on the podium eight times at this venue and is 2/1 to add to that tally this time.
Betting Tips
Austrian Grand Prix Betting Tips
Max Verstappen to secure a podium finish @ 2/1
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