Austrian Grand Prix Tickets 2026

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule

Strap in for a summer of Formula 1 racing with the Austrian Grand Prix. In the heart of the Styrian mountains, the stunning Red Bull Ring delivers one of the most amtospheric race weekends of the year. Known for it's awe-inspiring alpine backdrop, dramatic elevation changes, and long flat-out straights the track produces fast intense racing that keeps fans coming back for more every F1 season.

Red Bull Ring Circuit Details

Location: Spielberg, Styria, Austria

Track Length: 4.326km

First Grand Prix: 1970

Track Laps: 71

Track Turns: 10

Unique Features: The Red Bull Ring features challenging elevation changes, including a steep 12% uphill climb, a combination of long straights and tight corners that create the perfect overtaking opportunities, all this with the backdrop of the Styrian Alps.

The Red Bull Ring began life in 1969, orginally as the Österreichring, a dazzling but demanding circuit that rapidly became a favourite in the early days of Formula 1. Safety concerns however, led to a major redesign, reopening in 1997 as the A1-Ring and made its return to the F1 calander before closing again in the mid-2000s.

Red Bull relaunched the track in 2011, creating a state-of-the-art venue that brought Formula 1 back to Austria in 2014. Today the circuit remains rooted in it's historical legacy, delivering high-speed, dramatic racing.

Austrain Grand Prix Packages

Thanks to it's stunning setting, the Austrian Grand Prix is always a popular racing weekend. Tickets sell fast and at Seat Loader, we have a wide variety of packages to choose from including general admission, grandstand, and hospitality.

General Admission: The most budget-friendly option provides access to open, unreserved grassy areas that offer panoramic views of the track, especially between Turns 3 and 4, and the second DRS zone. In these areas, fans will have to bring their own seating, prepare for walking, and dress for the weather as there is no reserved seating and very limited shelter.

Grandstand packages: The Granstands at Red Bull Ring offer wide range of views across the whole circuit. The Red Bull Grandstand offers a gret view on the first corner as drivers begin to climb up to the second and third corner. The Start-Ziel is the main grandstand at the Red Bull Ring and is covered whilst offering an excellent views of the grid, start-finish line and pitlane. We offer varous Grandstand options for this track, take a look at our available listings.

Hospitality packages: Hospitality at the Red Bull Ring elevates your Austrian Grand Prix experience. At the Champions Club, you can enjoy covered seating, an outdoor balcony above the F1 Teams Garages, and world-class hospitality. Enjoy delicious canapés, light bights, and curated lunch dishes. Also make the most of the open bar serving sparkling wine, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

How to Get to the Red Bull Ring

By Train: The nearest major trainstations to the Red Bull Ring are:

• Knittelfeld Bahnhof (approx. 7 km from the circuit)
• Judenburg Bahnof (approx. 12 km away)

Direct regional trains run from larger cities such as:

• Graz (approx. 1 hour)
• Vienna (approx 2.5-3 hours)
• Linz (approx 2-2.25 hours)

During race weekends, special event trains and additional services often run, making Knittelfield the primary arrival hub for fans.

From Knittelfeld, you can continue by:

• Shuttle bus (provided during big events)
• Taxi
• Pre-booked transfer
• Local buses (linited outside event periods)

By Bus: Buses usually serve the Spielberg and Knittelfeld areas, but dedicated shuttle buses run during major motorsport events.

Typical options inlcude:

• Event shuttle buses from Knittelfeld Station directly to the circuit
• Regional bus routes from nearby town (Judenburg, Zeltweg, Knittelfeld)

These are usually timed with the F1 schedule, and signage/staff guide you to the correct departure zones.

By Car: Driving is one of the most popular ways to reach the Red Bull Ring.

Main driving distances:

• Graz - 80 km (1 hr)
• Vienna - 200km (2-2.5hrs)
• Salzburg - 190 km (2 hrs)

Key highways to use:

• A9 / A2 - 236 expressway, then take exit Zeltweg-Ost for the circuit.

Parking: The Red Bull Ring provides large event parking areas, all clearly-marked and assgined based on ticket type.

Traffic can be quite heavy during F1, so arriving early is recommended.

By Taxi:

Taxis to the circuit are available from

• Graz
• Knittelfeld
• Zeltweg
• Vienna Airport

Taxi ranks are typically set up near the circuit during major events, with controlled access points for drop-off and pick-up.

Services such as Uber or Bolt are limited in rural Styria, so it's recommended not to rely on them.

By Air:

The closest airports to the circuit are:

• Graz Airport (85km)
• Vienna International Airport (200km)
• Klagen Airport (100km)
• Salzburg Airport - (190km)

On Foot:

If staying in:

• Spielberg
• Zeltweg
• Flatschasch

...then it is possible to walk to the circuit via marked pedestrian paths. It's common durng race weekend, and often quicker than driving.