Lexi Webster
The Austrian Grand Prix is a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar and has been since 2014. The race is held at the Red Bull Ring, one of the shortest tracks in F1, with only 10 turns and a total lap length of 4.318km. The Austrian GP is one of six 'Sprint' weekends on the F1 calendar, with a sprint race taking place on Saturday before the main qualifying race on Sunday.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Track length | 4.318km |
| Number of turns | 10 |
| Number of laps | 71 |
| Sprint race distance | 24 laps or roughly 100km |
What You'll Learn
The Austrian Grand Prix has been a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar since 2014
The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix will be one of six events to host the 'sprint' format, in which a shorter race is used on Saturday to set the grid for Sunday's Grand Prix. The sprint will run to a distance of 24 laps or roughly 100km. The sprint race will be preceded by a single practice session on Friday, and a qualifying session on Saturday morning.
The Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2030, after a new long-term deal was confirmed in 2023. The circuit was bought and rebranded by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who died in 2022 aged 78.
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The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest tracks in F1
The track features 10 turns and three DRS zones, allowing for plenty of overtaking opportunities. The high-speed nature of the track means there's often lots of overtaking, and it has served up some classic races in recent years.
The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix will see the return of Saturday's Sprint event, with the sprint taking place before the main qualifying that sets the grid for Sunday's grand prix. The Sprint will run to a distance of 24 laps or roughly 100km.
The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix also featured a Sprint weekend, with Saturday hosting the Sprint Shootout qualifying session at 11 am, followed by the Sprint race at 3.30 pm.
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The sprint race is a short-distance race
The sprint race is a new format for the 2024 season, taking place before the main qualifying that sets the grid for Sunday's grand prix. The sprint will run to a distance of 24 laps or roughly 100km. The sprint race is a short-distance race compared to the main grand prix, which usually covers a longer distance. The sprint race is designed to be a quick, intense race with plenty of overtaking opportunities.
The Red Bull Ring track is known for its high-speed nature, which often leads to lots of overtaking. The short track length, combined with three DRS zones, allows for a lot of overtaking opportunities during the race. The sprint race is expected to be an exciting event, with close battles for top honours.
The sprint race is also a qualifying session, with the results setting the grid for the main grand prix on Sunday. The drivers will be competing for the best starting position for the main race, adding an extra layer of intensity to the short-distance sprint.
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The sprint race is preceded by a qualifying session
The Austrian Grand Prix has been a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar since 2014, with previous stints from 1997-2003 and 1963-1987. The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest tracks in F1 at 10 turns, totalling a 4.318km lap. The sprint race is preceded by a qualifying session, with Saturday freed up to host the Sprint Shootout qualifying session at 11 am, followed by the Sprint race at 3.30 pm. There’s only one practice session: that starts at 12.30 pm on Friday, a few hours before quali. The Sprint will run to a distance of 24 laps or roughly 100km.
The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Sprint qualifying report saw Verstappen pip Norris to Sprint Qualifying pole in Austria by 0.093s. The Kick Sauber duo of Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will start from 18th and 20th respectively, the team’s first point of the year still eluding them, while Albon is sandwiched between them in 19th. Leclerc had a difficult day, failing to put a timed lap on the board in SQ3. After a busy sole practice hour earlier in the day – which was briefly interrupted when Verstappen’s RB20 stopped on track, before he later rejoined the session – the drivers returned to action later on Friday for Sprint Qualifying, ready to decide the grid for Saturday’s Sprint. It was a quiet start as the 12-minute SQ1 segment got underway at 1630 local time before a flurry of cars left the pit lane around three minutes in, all sporting the mandatory fresh medium tyres.
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The sprint race is followed by the main qualifying race
The Austrian Grand Prix has been a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar since 2014, with previous stints from 1963-1987 and 1997-2003. The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest tracks in F1, totalling a 4.318km lap, but it still packs a lot of punch with three DRS zones that allow for plenty of overtaking opportunities.
The Austrian Grand Prix is one of six 'Sprint' weekends on the F1 calendar. The sprint race is preceded by a practice session on Friday, which is the only practice session for the weekend. The practice session is followed by sprint qualifying, which decides the grid for the sprint race. The sprint race is then followed by the main qualifying race on Sunday.
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Frequently asked questions
The sprint race is 24 laps or roughly 100km.
The Red Bull Ring track has 10 turns.
Each lap is 4.318km.
