Red Bull Ring (Austria)
Information about Red Bull Ring (Austria)
Historical Significance
Renowned for hosting several F1 events after its reconfiguration, including the Austrian Grand Prix.
Cultural Importance
Red Bull's involvement has turned it into one of the more modern and popular circuits in the F1 calendar.
Notable Sections
A mix of high-speed straights and tight corners, with significant elevation change.
Iconic Sections
Turn 1: A sharp downhill right-hander.
Turn 2: A long, high-speed right corner.
The Red Bull Mobile: A tight complex with quick transitions.
Main Events
Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, MotoGP, DTM.
Track Information
Track | Red Bull Ring |
Location | Spielberg, Austria |
Opened in | 1969 (as Österreichring), reconfigured in 1997 as the A1-Ring, and again as Red Bull Ring in 2011 |
Length | 4.318 km (2.683 mi) |
Coordinates | 47.2190° N, 14.7643° E |
Climate | Continental climate, with cool winters and warm summers. |
Number of turns | 10 |
Elevation Change | ~70 meters |
Additional information
Type | Permanent road course |
Surface | Asphalt |
FIA Certification | Grade 1 |
Audience Capacity | ~40,000 |
Top Speed | ~320 km/h on the main straight. |
Grip | High; the track features several fast corners and elevation changes. |
Pit Lane | Modernized to handle Formula 1 standards. |