The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix arrives with Kimi Antonelli rewriting the record books and sitting atop the board at +175 to win at the Red Bull Ring. The teenage Mercedes driver leads the Drivers' Championship by 43 points and just became the first driver in F1 history to win his first four races in succession.
Below is a full breakdown of the latest 2026 Austrian Grand Prix odds, the favorite, mid-tier value, and longshots worth tracking in Spielberg.
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria |
| When | Sunday, June 28 – 9:00 AM ET |
| TV | Apple TV (U.S.) |
Kimi Antonelli Leads 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Odds
Antonelli enters Austria as the most in-form driver in the field. He has won four consecutive Grands Prix, including the Canadian Grand Prix, and carries 131 points into the weekend. Teammate George Russell sits second on 88 points, so Mercedes clearly owns the fastest package right now. Our 2026 Canadian Grand Prix preview flagged the same Mercedes edge that now shapes the board. That dominance is exactly why the market makes Antonelli a short price.
The price is the catch, however. Antonelli's +175 carries an implied probability of roughly 36 percent, which leaves little margin in a race that often turns on one safety car or one strategy call. His 2026 run has been remarkable, but the Red Bull Ring has bitten him before. Last year he tangled with Max Verstappen on the opening laps, and both cars retired on the spot. A short, fast lap means qualifying mistakes and first-corner contact carry outsized consequences here.
The lean is still Antonelli to win. He has the quickest car, the most momentum, and a teammate who is the only driver consistently matching his pace. The market read is fair rather than generous at +175. What would make the call wrong is simple: a Ferrari front-row lockout, a Verstappen masterclass at his team's home circuit, or the kind of Mercedes reliability failure that ended Russell's Canadian Grand Prix on Lap 30. Back the favorite knowing the upside is capped and the variance is real.
2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – TOP ODDS TO WIN | |
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| Name | Odds |
| Kimi Antonelli | +175 |
| George Russell | +275 |
| Lewis Hamilton | +400 |
| Charles Leclerc | +650 |
| Lando Norris | +1200 |
| Max Verstappen | +1200 |
| Oscar Piastri | +1800 |
| Isack Hadjar | +10000 |
| Carlos Sainz | +50000 |
| Alex Albon | +50000 |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest F1 Odds - Props
Austrian Grand Prix Mid-Tier Value Plays
The value at the Red Bull Ring sits just below the Mercedes pair, where proven race winners carry prices their talent does not always justify. These drivers need a clean weekend rather than a miracle to reach the podium.
Charles Leclerc (+650) is third in the standings on 75 points and remains Ferrari's sharpest weapon. He finished third here in 2025 and took fourth in Canada, so the raw pace is present. He was also the Monaco Grand Prix favorite earlier this season, a reminder of his ceiling on a good weekend. The case against is that Ferrari has not won a race in 2026, and the gap to Mercedes on Sunday speed is the obstacle he must clear.
Max Verstappen (+1200) is the most accomplished driver this circuit has seen. He owns more wins at the Red Bull Ring than any other driver and finally scored his first podium of 2026 in Canada. A home track that suits Red Bull could close the gap. Still, Red Bull has trailed Mercedes all season, so the upside depends on a step forward the car has not yet shown.
Lando Norris (+1200) knows this venue well. He won the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix for McLaren, leading home teammate Oscar Piastri in a one-two. The form has dipped in 2026, with Norris fifth in the standings and a gearbox failure ending his Canadian Grand Prix. If McLaren rediscovers last year's Spielberg pace, his price looks generous. If not, the recent reliability and results argue for caution.
Longshots and Austrian Grand Prix Storylines
The board drops off sharply after the top seven, so longshot bettors are buying ceiling and accepting that attrition or strategy must shake up the order. There is genuine narrative on the long end of the field.
At +10000, Isack Hadjar is the most interesting deep play. He earned a promotion to Red Bull alongside Verstappen for 2026 after a strong rookie campaign, and the equipment alone makes him worth a sprinkle for bettors chasing a chaotic result. The counterpoint is obvious. He is new to the front of the grid, and a podium at this stage would still be an upset.
Williams teammates Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon both sit at +50000 and represent the rest of the long end of the board. Both can score points on the right weekend, but a win would require a wildly unusual race. The realistic appeal is a podium-finish or top-six market rather than the outright.
Two storylines are worth watching beyond the odds. Arvid Lindblad arrives as the only rookie in the field, driving for Racing Bulls after stepping up from Formula 2. Meanwhile Cadillac contests its first season as the grid's 11th team, fielding returnees Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. Neither factor moves the win market, but both add intrigue to a circuit where the racing is usually close.
2026 Austrian Grand Prix Betting FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli is the favorite at +175. He leads the Drivers' Championship by 43 points and has won four consecutive Grands Prix heading into the Red Bull Ring.
Who do you like to win the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix?
The lean is Kimi Antonelli. He has the fastest car and the most momentum, though the +175 price offers limited value and a Ferrari or Verstappen response would make the call wrong.
When is the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix?
The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, with the green flag set for 9:00 AM ET at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.
What channel is the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix on?
The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix airs on Apple TV in the United States, which holds exclusive Formula 1 rights for the season. The full weekend streams through the Apple TV app.
Who won the Austrian Grand Prix last year?
Lando Norris won the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix for McLaren, leading home teammate Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari.
How many laps is the Austrian Grand Prix?
The Austrian Grand Prix runs 71 laps of the 4.318 km Red Bull Ring, a total race distance of 306.452 km. The permanent road course features 10 turns per lap.