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The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as the Österreichring (Austrian Circuit) and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987. The track was later shortened and rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring, hosting the Austrian Grand Prix again from 1997 to 2003. After the circuit fell into disrepair, it was purchased by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz and rebuilt, reopening as the Red Bull Ring on May 15, 2011. The track has since hosted various racing events, including Formula One, MotoGP, DTM, and F2 championships.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Spielberg, Styria, Austria |
| Hosted Races | Austrian Grand Prix, DTM, Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix, FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship, MotoGP, MotoE World Championship Austrian eRace, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, International GT Open, TCR Europe Touring Car Series, Euroformula Open Championship, Formula Regional European Championship, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, ADAC GT Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany, Prototype Cup Germany, European Truck Racing Series, European Le Mans Series |
| Track Length | 4.326 km |
| Number of Turns | 10 |
| Owner | Red Bull |
| Nearest International Airport | Vienna |
| Nearest Train Station | Knittelfeld |
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What You'll Learn
- The Red Bull Ring is a race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria
- The track was founded as the Österreichring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 years
- It was later renamed the A1-Ring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1997 to 2003
- The circuit was purchased by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz and renamed the Red Bull Ring
- The Red Bull Ring has hosted various races, including Formula One and MotoGP
The Red Bull Ring is a race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as the Österreichring ("Austrian Circuit") and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years from 1970 to 1987. The original track was 5.911km with 16 turns and featured a narrow and quick design cut into the Styrian mountains. However, as cars became faster, the circuit was deemed unfit for Formula One races and its last F1 race in its original form was held in 1987.
The circuit was then shortened, rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring (with the mobile phone provider A1 sponsoring the renaming). The A1-Ring hosted the Austrian Grand Prix again from 1997 to 2003, as well as several DTM races and the Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix in 1996 and 1997. However, the reworked circuit had lost the flow of the original layout and became a stop-start circuit. When its contract was not renewed after 2003, the Austrian Grand Prix once again disappeared from the calendar.
In 2004, with the circuit in disrepair, Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz purchased it with plans to modernise the track and bring Formula One back to the Styrian mountains. Demolition work began immediately, but the project faced setbacks due to noise and pollution regulations, and the circuit fell silent for several years. Finally, in late 2008, Red Bull began a €70 million reconstruction of the track, and in 2011, the newly renamed Red Bull Ring hosted its first race after the revamp.
The Red Bull Ring has since become Austria's premier circuit, hosting a variety of events, including Formula One, MotoGP, DTM, and more. It has also become a popular destination for racing enthusiasts, offering exclusive VIP experiences and the chance to test their driving skills on the track. The track is easily accessible, with long-distance bus services from over 170 places in Austria and a nearby train station at Knittelfeld, offering hourly train services to Graz.
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The track was founded as the Österreichring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 years
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The track was founded as the Österreichring (or 'Austrian Circuit' in English) and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987.
During this time, the track established itself as a prominent venue for motorsport in Austria. However, after this initial period of success, the track underwent a series of changes and renovations. It was shortened and rebuilt, and in recognition of financial support from the mobile phone provider A1, the track was renamed the A1-Ring.
Under its new name, the track continued its association with motorsports and hosted several notable events. Between 1997 and 2003, the A1-Ring hosted seven Formula One Austrian Grands Prix. During this period, it also hosted several DTM races and the Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix in 1996 and 1997.
However, the track's contract to host the Austrian Grand Prix was terminated after 2003, and the circuit fell into a state of disuse. The grandstands and pit buildings were demolished, rendering the track unusable for any motorsport category. There was much discussion and speculation about the future of the circuit, with various potential plans and proposals being considered.
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It was later renamed the A1-Ring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1997 to 2003
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as the Österreichring ("Austrian Circuit" in English) and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987.
As cars became faster, the narrow and quick Österreichring was deemed unfit for purpose and its original form held its last F1 race in 1987. The track was then shortened, rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring (A Eins-Ring). This was due to the fact that much of the construction work was paid for by the mobile phone provider A1. The A1-Ring hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1997 to 2003, as well as several DTM races and the Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix in 1996 and 1997.
In total, the A1-Ring hosted seven Formula One Austrian Grands Prix between 1997 and 2003. However, when Formula One outgrew the circuit, parts of it, including the pits and main grandstand, were demolished, and the circuit remained unusable for several years. In 2004, the contract for the Austrian Grand Prix was terminated, and the circuit was sold to Dietrich Mateschitz, the founder of Red Bull.
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The circuit was purchased by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz and renamed the Red Bull Ring
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as the Österreichring ("Austrian Circuit") and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987. As cars became faster, the narrow and quick circuit was deemed unfit for purpose, and its original form held its last F1 race in 1987.
The circuit was then shortened, rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring (a name it held from 1996 to 2004). During this time, it hosted the Austrian Grand Prix again from 1997 to 2003. However, when Formula One outgrew the circuit, parts of it, including the pits and main grandstand, were demolished, and the circuit remained unusable for several years.
In 2004, the circuit was purchased by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz and renamed the Red Bull Ring. Mateschitz had ambitious plans to modernise the track, update all the buildings, and bring Formula One back to the Styrian mountains. Despite initial setbacks, including the project being blocked by Austria's Environmental Senate due to noise and pollution concerns, Mateschitz remained committed to his vision.
Red Bull invested heavily in the circuit, adding a vehicle dynamics facility, an off-road area, a go-kart track, two hotels, and a country club. The newly renamed Red Bull Ring 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 returned in the 2016 season.
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The Red Bull Ring has hosted various races, including Formula One and MotoGP
The Red Bull Ring is a motorsport race track in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. The race circuit was founded as the Österreichring ("Austrian Circuit") and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix for 18 consecutive years, from 1970 to 1987.
Over the years, the Red Bull Ring has hosted various races, including Formula One and MotoGP. The track has undergone several name changes and renovations. It was shortened, rebuilt, and renamed the A1-Ring (A Eins-Ring) from 1997 to 2003, during which it hosted seven Formula One Austrian Grands Prix and several DTM races.
After the Austrian Grand Prix contract ended in 2003, the circuit was sold to Dietrich Mateschitz in 2004, and the track became unusable for any motorsport category. Red Bull began a €70 million reconstruction of the track in 2008, and in 2010, it was confirmed that the circuit, now known as the Red Bull Ring, would host a round of the 2011 DTM season and the F2 championship. The track was officially reopened on May 15, 2011.
Formula One returned to the Red Bull Ring in the 2014 season, and MotoGP followed in the 2016 season. The Red Bull Ring has also hosted back-to-back races of the MotoGP season in 2020 and 2021, with the second race styled as a one-off Styrian Grand Prix. In addition, the track hosted a round of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship from 2014 to 2016.
The Red Bull Ring offers exclusive VIP experiences and driving experiences for those seeking an adrenaline-filled day on the track.
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Frequently asked questions
The track was renamed the Red Bull Ring after it was purchased by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz and rebuilt.
The Red Bull Ring is located in Spielberg, Styria, Austria.
The Red Bull Ring reopened on 15 May 2011, after Red Bull's reconstruction of the track.
The Red Bull Ring has hosted a range of events, including Formula One races, the Austrian Grand Prix, DTM races, and the Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix.
The closest train station to the Red Bull Ring is at Knittelfeld, which is connected to major Austrian cities. Free shuttle buses are also available from Knittelfeld station to the Red Bull Ring on race weekends.
