Austria MotoGP Tickets

History of the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix

The Red Bull Ring is one of the most recognisable venues on the MotoGP world championship calendar, with its roots in the historic Österreichring that first opened in 1969 in the hills above Spielberg. Originally a fast, flowing circuit that became a favourite of Formula 1 and WorldSBK, the track was shortened and modernised in the mid-1990s as the A1-Ring before being bought and completely redeveloped by Red Bull, reopening in 2011 as the Red Bull Ring. MotoGP returned to Austria in 2016, and the compact, undulating layout has since become a permanent stop on the calendar, known for heavy braking zones, long acceleration bursts and close, slipstream-dependent racing, with the Austrian Grand Prix now confirmed to remain at the venue until at least 2030.
Set in a natural bowl in the Styrian mountains near the town of Spielberg, the Red Bull Ring sits around an hour from Graz and within driving distance of Vienna, drawing fans from across Austria and Central Europe. The surrounding hillsides and grandstands offer panoramic views of much of the lap, while its status as the home race for KTM and a key event for Red Bull helps create one of the most colourful and atmospheric race weekends of the European MotoGP season.

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Austrian Grand Prix Information

2026 Austrian GP dates

The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix runs from September 18th-20th. Times provided are local:

• Friday 18th: Practice 1
• Saturday 19th: Practice 2
• Saturday 19th: Qualifying
• Saturday 19th: Sprint Race
• Sunday 20th: Race

Previous GP Winners

Previous Sprint Race Winners

2025 Austrian Grand Prix Summary

Marco Bezzecchi began the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position and held the lead in the early laps, with Marc Márquez quickly moving into 2nd and Fermín Aldeguer moving up into 3rd. Bezzecchi and Márquez pulled clear of the pack, trading fastest laps until the midway stage, with Márquez then using the long uphill accelerations and heavy braking zones to reel Bezzecchi in before finally making his move for the lead.
Marc Márquez controlled the race from there to claim his first premier class victory at the Red Bull Ring and another important boost for his 2025 title campaign. Aldeguer took a then career-best 2nd place, while Bezzecchi completed the podium in 3rd after converting pole and fastest lap into a strong result for Aprilia. Pedro Acosta finished 4th ahead of Enea Bastianini, with Francesco Bagnaia only 8th at the flag, losing further ground in the championship fight.

Repeat winners (premier class)

• 3 – Giacomo Agostini (1971, 1972, 1974)
• 3 – Francesco Bagnaia (2022, 2023, 2024)
• 3 – Kenny Roberts (1978, 1979, 1983)
• 3 – Eddie Lawson (1984, 1986, 1988)
• 3 – Kevin Schwantz (1989, 1990, 1993)
• 3 – Mick Doohan (1991, 1994, 1997)
• 3 – Andrea Dovizioso (2017, 2019, 2020)

Circuit information

Location: Red Bull Ring Straße 1, 8724 Spielberg, Styria, Austria

Length: 4.35 km (2.7 mi)

Turns: 10

Direction: Clockwise

Capacity: 105,000

Best grandstands at the Austrian Grand Prix

Start-Ziel Grandstand

• Widely considered the main grandstand, it runs along the start/finish straight with a clear view of the pit boxes
• View of the start/finish line, race start and the run down to Turn 1
• Covered grandstand with reserved seating and sight of the podium and big screens

Red Bull Grandstand

• Overlooks the uphill straight between Turn 1 and Turn 3, one of the most iconic sections of the lap
• A hotspot for slipstream battles, late-braking moves and side-by-side action into Turn 3
• Large, atmospheric grandstand with a wide view over much of the circuit

Nord / Turn 3 Grandstand

• Positioned at the tight Turn 3 hairpin, a key overtaking zone from Moto3 to MotoGP
• Riders arrive at high speed and brake hard, so mistakes and bold dives are common
• Offers an excellent elevated view back down the hill and across the infield

Grass Banks (Natural Grandstands)

• The bank above Turn 1
• The hillsides around Turn 3
• The natural bowl overlooking the fast middle sector (Turns 6-9)

Travelling to Red Bull Ring

Key information

• Graz Airport (GRZ) ~80 km, ~1 hour by car
• Vienna Airport (VIE) ~200 km, ~2–2.5 hours by car or train+shuttle
• Other airports like Salzburg/Klagenfurt possible, but less convenient

Train

• Direct/regional trains from Vienna and Graz to Knittelfeld (nearest main station)
• Travel ~1 hour from Graz, 2–2.5 hours from Vienna
• Shuttle buses/taxis from Knittelfeld to Red Bull Ring on race weekends

Bus

• Long-distance buses serve Graz/Vienna, then connect by train and shuttle to Spielberg
• Cheaper than train alone, but longer journey; check connections on busy weekends

Drive

• From Graz Airport ~1 hour (~80 km)
• From Vienna Airport ~2–2.5 hours (~200 km), depending on traffic
• Rental cars widely available; parking around circuit fills quickly, arrive early