Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg until 2030 in the racing calendar

As the operator of the Red Bull Ring and the Formula 1 organization announced on Sunday shortly before this year’s Grand Prix, they agreed on a further extension of the contract, which was only concluded in March until 2027, by three years.

The Red Bull Ring thus remains a long-term fixture in the premier class. Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, dedicated the contract extension to the late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz. “The vision and passion of Dietrich Mateschitz, who loved this sport, made all this possible a good ten years ago. In recognition of his life’s work, it is an honor for us to announce that we will be guests at this unique race track until 2030”, the Italian was quoted in a statement.

Domenicali emphasized that the Austrian GP in Styria is popular with drivers and fans. “We look forward to many more years of exciting racing.” Oliver Mintzlaff, one of the three managing directors of the Red Bull Group, was also very happy. This is good news for everyone involved, for the Spielberg location, which will be strengthened in the long term, and for Formula 1, said the German. “The unique tradition of one of the most spectacular and atmospheric races on the calendar continues.”

Erich Wolf saw a “strong commitment” from Formula 1 to Austria and Styria. The extension is “of great importance,” said the general manager of Projekt Spielberg GmbH, especially for the Murtal region and the employees of the Red Bull Ring.

The Grand Prix in Upper Styria, the largest annual sporting event in Austria, has been an integral part of the F1 calendar again since 2014. Previously, there had been no races in Spielberg from 2004 to 2013. After a conversion of the site on the initiative of Mateschitz, who died last October, Formula 1 returned to red-white-red ground. According to official figures, more than 300,000 spectators attended the race weekend last year.