An annual tradition continued on Thursday evening as the 22 F1 drivers came together for a group dinner hosted by the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
The dinner, which Domenicali organises, has become a regular part of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend during his tenure as F1's chief executive.
What began as an informal initiative has gradually become one of the more notable off-track gatherings of the calendar, with the full grid in attendance once again.
While the evening is primarily a social occasion, previous editions have also touched on sporting matters.
Domenicali has used the relaxed setting in the past to discuss topics with drivers, including format changes such as the sprint race concept.
This year's gathering brought together a grid spanning generations, from 44-year-old Fernando Alonso and 41-year-old Lewis Hamilton through to 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad, the youngest driver on the 2026 grid.
The table had to be set for two extra names this year, as the grid welcomed an 11th team in Cadillac, with its drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas joining the meal.
With track action beginning on Friday, the dinner offered a quiet moment before racing at the Red Bull Ring gets underway.
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