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Introducing the Austrian Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Where is the Red Bull Ring?
• What’s the circuit like?
• How many days should you plan for?
• How does a race weekend work?
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The Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring, in Spielberg, in the Styria region of Austria. The circuit lies in the countryside, surrounded by the Styrian Alps.
The Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. It has 10 corners, fewer than any other circuit on the calendar. The lap includes notable elevation changes, blind crests, and several heavy braking zones, with most of the overtaking happening between Turns 1, 3, and 4.
The grandstands at the Red Bull Ring are uncovered, except for the Main Grandstand. The race takes place in late June or early July, when the weather in the Styrian Alps can be warm and sunny, or cool and wet. Pack for both.
The Formula 1 sessions run alongside support races such as Formula 2, Formula 3, and the Porsche Supercup. The full schedule is published on F1.com about four weeks before the race.
How many days should you spend at the Austrian Grand Prix?
Plan for three full days, Friday to Sunday, to see every Formula 1 session and the support race.
Austrian Grand Prix weekend schedule at a glance
A typical Formula 1 weekend runs Friday to Sunday. Friday is practice. Saturday is final practice and qualifying. Sunday is the Grand Prix.
Each year, a handful of Grand Prix follow a sprint format. On a sprint weekend, Friday includes practice and sprint qualifying. Saturday includes the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying. Sunday is still the Grand Prix. Sprint weekends rotate around the calendar each season, so check the current year’s schedule on F1.com.
Where to stay for the Austrian Grand Prix
In this guide we'll help you choose the best place to stay during your trip to the Austrian Grand Prix.
Getting to the Austrian Grand Prix
In this guide you'll learn about how to get to Austria for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Getting Around at the Austrian Grand Prix
In this guide you'll learn about the different options for getting around during the Austrian Grand Prix.
Choosing a grandstand at the Austrian Grand Prix
In this guide we'll help you choose the right grandstand for your Austrian Grand Prix experience.
Short lap. Big drama in the Styrian Alps
What to expect in this guide • Why the Austrian Grand Prix should be on your F1 bucket list • Where is the circuit? • Travelling to Austria: what you need to know • How many days should you spend at the Austrian Grand Prix? • Austrian Grand Prix weekend schedule at a glance •…
