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Austria's round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, where the world's leading teams and drivers compete across practice, qualifying and a Grand Prix race.
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About the Event
The 2027 Austrian Grand Prix takes place from 9 to 11 July at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria. It is round 11 of the 24-round FIA Formula One World Championship and is scheduled as a classic three-day race weekend, without a sprint race.
Friday is devoted to two free practice sessions, giving teams their first opportunity to work on car setup around the short, fast lap. Saturday begins with a third practice session before the grid-deciding qualifying session, and the race weekend concludes on Sunday with the Grand Prix, which is scheduled to start at 15:00 local time.
The circuit measures 4.326 kilometres and features ten turns, with a mix of long straights, heavy braking zones and notable elevation changes. The 71-lap race covers just over 307 kilometres, and the compact layout produces close lap times and frequent overtaking opportunities.
The wider programme adds further track action around the Formula 1 sessions. Recent editions have included support categories such as FIA Formula 3 and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, while grandstands and general admission areas offer viewing points across the circuit.
The event attracts a broad mix of local and international motorsport fans, from long-time Formula 1 followers and families to corporate guests and first-time racegoers. Set against the Styrian Alps, the venue gives the race a distinctive summer mountain backdrop and a strong spectator atmosphere.
The Austrian Grand Prix has become one of the best-attended rounds in Europe since its return to the Formula 1 calendar. The 2026 edition was reported as a sell-out with around 320,000 spectators across the weekend, underlining the strong demand for tickets and the event's place as a highlight of the European summer schedule.
Key Highlights
- Practice, qualifying and the 71-lap Grand Prix across three days
- Round 11 of the 24-race FIA Formula One World Championship
- High-speed racing on the 4.326 km Red Bull Ring circuit
- Elevation changes, heavy braking zones and overtaking opportunities
- Grandstand and general admission viewing areas around the track
- Support race sessions alongside the main Formula 1 programme
Venue
Red Bull Ring
Red Bull Ring, Red Bull Ring Straße 1A, 8724 Spielberg, Styria, Austria
Red Bull Ring is a modern motorsport circuit in Spielberg, Styria, set among the rolling hills of the Styrian Alps. The venue combines permanent grandstands and natural viewing areas with a compact 4.326-kilometre layout, and its location offers road access to regional centres such as Graz and Klagenfurt as well as nearby accommodation and transport options.
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