Austrian GP remains on F1 calendar until 2041

Formula 1 has confirmed the Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the world championship calendar until at least 2041, following a long-term extension with the promoter. 

Feature image credit: Philip Platzer / Red Bull Ring

Ahead of the Austrian GP, where McLaren’s Lando Norris will take pole position ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, F1 has confirmed the Red Bull Ring will remain on the calendar for the foreseeable future. 

The sport has confirmed the event will remain on through to 2041, which follows on from F1’s extension with the promoter Projekt Spielberg GmbH & Co KG. 

In the announcement, Formula 1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenical said: 

“Austria has long been an incredibly special race for Formula 1 so it’s fantastic we have secured the long-term future of a Grand Prix so deeply rooted in the sport’s history. The vision and passion of Dietrich Mateschitz gave the race the investment and attention that allowed it to return as an incredible event on the Formula 1 calendar. 

“Each year, returning to the stunning Styrian mountains is a highlight – an experience that evokes incredible emotion among our drivers, teams, and fans alike, creating an atmosphere unlike any other. 

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mark Mateschitz and Thomas Überall and his team for their unwavering dedication to excellence, and to our incredible Austrian fanbase, whose enthusiasm and loyalty continue to elevate this iconic race.”

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The Austrian GP has been on the calendar since 2014, after dropping off in 2004, after the late Dietrich Mateschitz invested in the Red Bull Ring circuit. 

Some of the greatest drivers to grace the sport have stood on the top step of the podium at the event from Alain Prost, Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher. 

Four of the current grid have also taken victory at the Red Bull Ring such as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes George Russell, more recently. 

Verstappen currently holds onto the record of race wins at the circuit with five. Four have been secured at the Austrian Grand Prix, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one victory for the Styrian Grand Prix in 2021.

“I am delighted that Formula 1 will remain at the Red Bull Ring for many years to come,” commented Mark Mateschitz. “I am proud to continue my father’s legacy and to preserve the rich history of motor racing in Styria and at the Red Bull Ring – with and, above all, for the people of the region. 

“Austria’s close ties to Formula 1 are an excellent foundation for our long-term partnership. Working together, we intend to continue this success story for many years to come.”

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Kamron Kent

Hi, I'm Kamron. I created ApexMotorsports.co.uk in the dying embers of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship. It allowed me freedom to write whatever I wanted to write about which was all things motorsports, my passion. I have put a lot of effort in over the years to keep this website in its best shape and I've loved seeing the brand grow consistently, month-on-month, year-on-year. My ambition is to keep watching this brand grow into a primary outlet of news for all things motorsports whilst fueling my desire to pursue a career in sports journalism, specialising in motorsports.