🇦🇹Red Bull Ring Circuit
A short, fast circuit set in the Styrian mountains featuring significant elevation changes and just 10 corners. Its long straights and heavy braking zones make it one of the best venues for overtaking on the calendar.
Representative lap times
What makes Red Bull Ring Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt with abrasive sections
Rubber build-up
Significant rubber builds up over the weekend, improving grip especially on the racing line.
Grip progression
Medium to High
How the racing line moves
The line tightens as grip increases, with later braking points developing into the heavy braking zones at Turns 3 and 4.
Track evolution
Cooler morning sessions versus hot afternoon qualifying can shift the optimal setup window significantly.
Lap times
One of the shortest laps in F1, with sub-70 second lap times making traffic management critical.
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 1 | Main straight after Turn 10 | 720 m | High |
| 2 | Before Turn 3 | Straight between Turn 1 and Turn 3 | 600 m | High |
Recent winners here
- 2024George RussellMercedes
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2022Charles LeclercFerrari
- 2021Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2020Valtteri BottasMercedes
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