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Track Info
| Location | Spielberg, Styria, Austria |
| Type | Permanent Road Course |
| Length | 4.318 km (2.683 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Capacity | ~100,000 |
| Opened | 1969 (as Osterreichring), rebuilt 1996 (A1-Ring), 2011 (Red Bull Ring) |
Track Characteristics
The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest and fastest laps on the F1 calendar, with just 10 turns packed into a dramatic alpine setting. The circuit sits at 677 meters above sea level in the Styrian mountains, surrounded by forested hills that create one of the most picturesque backdrops in motorsport. The altitude affects engine performance and cooling, adding a technical dimension beyond the layout itself.
Despite its short length, the track is far from simple. The opening sequence of Turns 1 through 3 climbs steeply uphill with heavy braking into Turn 1 and Turn 3. Turn 4 is a fast, blind right-hander taken over a crest. The middle sector features Turns 6 and 7, both demanding right-handers with significant elevation change. Turn 9 plunges downhill before the final right-hander leads onto the long pit straight.
The Red Bull Ring rewards engine power due to its long straights and limited number of corners. Three DRS zones make it one of the best circuits for overtaking, and the racing has been consistently entertaining since F1 returned here in 2014. The passionate orange-clad Dutch fans who travel in huge numbers to support Max Verstappen have made it one of the noisiest venues on the calendar.
Getting There
| Nearest Airport | Graz Airport (GRZ), about 85 km southeast. Vienna International Airport (VIE) is roughly 200 km to the east. Salzburg Airport (SZG) is about 210 km west. |
| Nearest City | Spielberg (small town). Graz is the nearest major city, about 85 km away. Klagenfurt is about 100 km south. |
2026 Event Info
| Race Name | Austrian Grand Prix |
| Round | 8 of 22 |
| Sprint Weekend | No |
| TV | Apple TV |
Track Record
| Lap Record | 1:05.619 |
| Record Holder | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari, 2020) |
Notable Past Races
- 2024: George Russell won after a dramatic battle with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Max Verstappen and Norris collided while fighting for position, puncturing Verstappen's tyre and sparking a heated rivalry.
- 2020: The season-opening Austrian Grand Prix (delayed from March to July by COVID-19) saw Valtteri Bottas win, but the race was defined by multiple retirements, including both Ferraris. A total of nine cars failed to finish.
- 2019: Max Verstappen passed Charles Leclerc on the penultimate lap after a controversial wheel-to-wheel battle. The overtake was investigated but allowed to stand, giving Verstappen a dramatic home-crowd victory.
- 2014: F1 returned to the Red Bull Ring after an 11-year absence. Nico Rosberg won the race, but the event's return was the real story, bringing Grand Prix racing back to one of Europe's most scenic venues.
Track Facts
- The circuit has operated under three names: Osterreichring (1969-1995), A1-Ring (1996-2004), and Red Bull Ring (2011-present).
- The original Osterreichring was significantly longer at 5.9 km and was one of the fastest and most dangerous circuits in F1 before being shortened.
- At 677 meters above sea level, the Red Bull Ring's altitude reduces engine power by approximately 3-4% compared to sea level.
- The circuit is owned by Red Bull and was rebuilt using investment from company founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
- With just 10 corners, the Red Bull Ring has the fewest turns of any circuit on the current F1 calendar.
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Tickets available at redbullring.com