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The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that first took place in 1964. The race has been held at the Österreichring, currently known as the Red Bull Ring, in Spielberg since 1970. The Red Bull Ring is nestled in the scenic mountains of Styria, providing a visually stunning backdrop for the race. The Austrian Grand Prix has been a regular fixture on the Formula One calendar since its return in 2014, typically taking place during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Spielberg, Styria, Austria |
| Track Name | Österreichring, Red Bull Ring |
| Year | 1964, 1970–1987, 1997–2003, 2014–2025 |
| Sponsors | Red Bull GmbH, A1-Ring |
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The Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as Österreichring ("Austrian Circuit" in German) and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987. It was built in the scenic Styrian mountains and was a fast, flowing track where every corner was high speed and long. The track was narrow, at just 10m (11 yards) wide, but it was very fast, with every corner taken at speed.
The circuit was later shortened, rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring (or A Eins-Ring) after its sponsor, A1, a mobile phone provider. It hosted the Austrian Grand Prix again from 1997 to 2003. When Formula One outgrew the circuit, a plan was drawn up to extend the layout, but construction work was stopped and the circuit remained unusable for several years.
In 2004, the circuit was purchased by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz and rebuilt. Renamed the Red Bull Ring, the track was reopened on 15 May 2011 and subsequently hosted a round of the 2011 DTM season and a round of the 2011 F2 championship. Formula One returned to the circuit in the 2014 season, and MotoGP in 2016. The Red Bull Ring has also hosted a second F1 event, the Styrian Grand Prix, in 2020 and 2021, and a second MotoGP event, the Styrian motorcycle Grand Prix, in the same years.
The Red Bull Ring features seven right-hand bends and three left-hand bends. Turn 1 sees the most action, with drivers needing to balance late and early braking to avoid becoming prey for their opponents. The track also features a 12% incline, which is the steepest section of the route, and a chicane that is only driven in MotoGP and its supporting series.
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2025 Austrian Grand Prix tickets
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile-sanctioned motor racing event that was held in 1964, 1970–1987, and 1997–2003. It returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014 and has been a part of it since. The race track, located in Spielberg, was renamed the A1-Ring after a sponsor and is currently known as the Red Bull Ring due to its ownership by the Austrian drinks company of the same name.
The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix will be held from 27 to 29 June. Tickets for the event are available on Formula1.com, where you can find options for Grandstands. The website f1austria.com also offers tickets for the 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix, along with camping accommodation near the Red Bull Ring. Additionally, f1experiences.com provides a form to fill out for those interested in Official F1 Ticket Packages for specific Grand Prix events.
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Circuit and team information
The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) sanctioned motor racing event. The race was held in 1964, 1970–1987, and 1997–2003, and returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014, where it has remained since. The Austrian Grand Prix is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship.
The race was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base for its first non-Championship running. Since 1970, the race has been held at the Österreichring, currently known as the Red Bull Ring due to its ownership by the Austrian drinks company of the same name. The track is located on the municipal territory of Spielberg, giving its name to the site of the Grand Prix. The track was also previously known as the A1-Ring after a sponsor.
The Red Bull Ring track is 4.318 kilometres long, and the race typically consists of 71 laps. The track was redesigned by Hermann Tilke, losing all of its long, sweeping corners aside from the Texaco Bends, which were made shorter and slower. The Hella-Licht chicane, Flatschach, Dr. Tiroch curve, and the first half of the backstretch were also altered, with the Bosch-Kurve replaced with a bypass that goes directly to the second half of the fast, uphill backstretch.
Camping accommodation is available next to the Red Bull Ring, with campsites located close to the track, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the racing weekend.
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The Styrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the inaugural Styrian Grand Prix, qualifying on pole position and leading the race from start to finish. The race was not without controversy, as Verstappen performed a tyre burnout at the finish line, which led to warnings from Formula One race director Michael Masi that such actions would not be tolerated in the future.
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The Zeltweg Air Base
The Air Base served as the inaugural venue for the Austrian Grand Prix, hosting its first non-championship running in 1964. This early incarnation of the race was marked by the absence of a purpose-built track, with the event taking place directly on the airfield. Dan Gurney holds the distinction of achieving the fastest Formula One lap on this airfield circuit, with a time of 1:10.560, driving a Brabham BT7.
The idea to utilise the Zeltweg Air Base as a racing venue was inspired by the success of the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom, which was also built on the site of an airfield. However, the engineers at Zeltweg faced challenges due to the abrasive nature of the airfield surface, which was not specifically designed for racing.
Despite its relatively short tenure as a racing venue, the Zeltweg Air Base holds a significant place in Austrian motor racing history, particularly for hosting the country's inaugural Formula One events and serving as the original home of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Frequently asked questions
The Austrian Grand Prix is held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
The Austrian Grand Prix is typically held during the mid-season rounds of the Formula One World Championship. In 2025, it will take place from 27 to 29 June.
The Austrian Grand Prix was first held in 1964 and has been part of the Formula One calendar on and off since then. It was held from 1970 to 1987 and again from 1997 to 2003. After a ten-year absence, it returned to the calendar in 2014.
