Red Bull Ring
Red Bull Ring
Track Sectors
Uphill run to Turn 1, a heavy braking zone, then the climb over the crest to Turn 3 — one of the biggest overtaking chances on the calendar.
Downhill through Turns 4, 5 and 6 — short, sharp direction changes with plenty of elevation to manage.
A tight final sector feeding a long flat-out run to the line — slipstreams decide qualifying and the final lap.
About Red Bull Ring
The Red Bull Ring is the shortest lap of the season and one of its most picturesque, cut into the Styrian hillsides. Just 10 corners over 4.3 kilometres feels compact on television, but the elevation change per lap is among the largest in F1. Two long straights with DRS make the Austrian Grand Prix one of the best overtaking venues currently on the calendar.
Leading on the final lap, Rubens Barrichello slowed and let Michael Schumacher past for the win on team orders. The crowd booed; the FIA banned team orders shortly after.
Both Mercedes retired on a hot afternoon. Max Verstappen took his first Red Bull Ring win, the brand's first home victory at the venue they had owned since 2014.
A sprint-weekend race ended with Norris and Verstappen tangling at Turn 3 while battling for the lead. Both punctured; Russell inherited the win, and the title narrative shifted.
Driver Records at Red Bull Ring
Recent Grand Prix Winners
| Year | Winner | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | George Russell | Full result → |
| 2025 | Lando Norris | Full result → |
Once podium / pole / FL data per round is plumbed in, this table expands to a full P1 · P2 · P3 · Pole · FL row layout.
How Red Bull Ring Compares
Head-to-head on the things that matter for race day.
| Circuit | Length | Top Speed | Avg Overtakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring · Austria | 4.318 km | 330 km/h | 28 |
| Interlagos · Brazil | 4.300 km | 325 km/h | 38 |
| Mexico City · Mexico | 4.300 km | 360 km/h | 22 |
| Spa · Belgium | 7.000 km | 340 km/h | 35 |