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Red Bull Ring

Spielberg, Austria · First GP: 1970

Red Bull Ring is a 2.683 mi circuit in Spielberg, Austria, featuring 10 turns. It has hosted 39 Grand Prix races since 1970.

Track Layout

Track Specs

2.683 mi

Length

10

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

677 m

Altitude

Lap Record

1:05.619

Carlos Sainz (2020)

Typical Race Weather (July)

71.6°F

Avg Temp

65%

Humidity

4.33 in

Rainfall

45%

Rain Chance

GP History

39

Total Races

2

Race Titles

2041

Contract Until

Austrian Grand Prix1970–1987, 1997–2003, 2014–2025
Styrian Grand Prix2020–2021

Circuit Record Book

40

Total Races

26

Different Winners

5

Most Wins

Occasional rain

Weather

Lap Record

1:05.619Carlos Sainz (2020)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Max Verstappen5

2018–2023

2
Alain Prost3

1983–1986

3
Ronnie Peterson2

1973–1978

4
Alan Jones2

1977–1979

5
Mika Häkkinen2

1998–2000

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Mercedes8

2014–2026

2
McLaren7

1984–2025

3
Ferrari5

1970–2022

4
Red Bull5

2018–2023

5
Team Lotus4

1972–1982

Longest Win Streak

Alain Prost

2 consecutive wins (1985–1986)

Michael Schumacher: 2 wins (2002–2003)

Nico Rosberg: 2 wins (2014–2015)

Max Verstappen: 2 wins (2018–2019)

Race Weather Profile

Rain probability45%
Avg temp71.6°F
Humidity65%
Rainfall4.33 in

Most recent winner: George Russell (2026, Mercedes)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2026Austrian Grand PrixGeorge RussellMercedes
2025Austrian Grand PrixLando NorrisMcLaren
2024Austrian Grand PrixGeorge RussellMercedes
2023Austrian Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2022Austrian Grand PrixCharles LeclercFerrari
2021Styrian Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2021Austrian Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2020Styrian Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2020Austrian Grand PrixValtteri BottasMercedes
2019Austrian Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2018Austrian Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2017Austrian Grand PrixValtteri BottasMercedes
2016Austrian Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2015Austrian Grand PrixNico RosbergMercedes
2014Austrian Grand PrixNico RosbergMercedes
2003Austrian Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2002Austrian Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2001Austrian Grand PrixDavid CoulthardMcLaren
2000Austrian Grand PrixMika HäkkinenMcLaren
1999Austrian Grand PrixEddie IrvineFerrari
1998Austrian Grand PrixMika HäkkinenMcLaren
1997Austrian Grand PrixJacques VilleneuveWilliams
1987Austrian Grand PrixNigel MansellWilliams
1986Austrian Grand PrixAlain ProstMcLaren
1985Austrian Grand PrixAlain ProstMcLaren
1984Austrian Grand PrixNiki LaudaMcLaren
1983Austrian Grand PrixAlain ProstRenault
1982Austrian Grand PrixElio de AngelisTeam Lotus
1981Austrian Grand PrixJacques LaffiteLigier
1980Austrian Grand PrixJean-Pierre JabouilleRenault
1979Austrian Grand PrixAlan JonesWilliams
1978Austrian Grand PrixRonnie PetersonTeam Lotus
1977Austrian Grand PrixAlan JonesShadow
1976Austrian Grand PrixJohn WatsonPenske
1975Austrian Grand PrixVittorio BrambillaMarch
1974Austrian Grand PrixCarlos ReutemannBrabham
1973Austrian Grand PrixRonnie PetersonTeam Lotus
1972Austrian Grand PrixEmerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
1971Austrian Grand PrixJo SiffertBRM
1970Austrian Grand PrixJacky IckxFerrari

Circuit Analysis

At 2.3 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. It sits 677 m above sea level. It is on the 2026 calendar.

Our race model rates it as one of the easier circuits on the calendar to pass on, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.

Across 40 Grands Prix here, 26 different drivers have won. Max Verstappen leads with 5 wins, and Mercedes is the most successful team with 8. 16 of 40 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.8 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P14, by Alan Jones in 1977. Since 2016, 13% of starters here have failed to finish (13 races).

Race weekends here have historically fallen in July, with an average of 22°C, 65% humidity and a 45% chance of rain. Wind averages 11 km/h.

Where is Red Bull Ring located?

Red Bull Ring is located in Spielberg, Austria.

When did Red Bull Ring first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Red Bull Ring hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1970.

How long is the Red Bull Ring circuit?

The Red Bull Ring circuit is 4.318 km long with 10 turns.

What is the lap record at Red Bull Ring?

The Formula 1 lap record at Red Bull Ring is 1:05.619, set by Carlos Sainz in 2020.

Who has won the most races at Red Bull Ring?

Max Verstappen leads all drivers with 5 wins at Red Bull Ring.