Formula One will race in Austria till 2027, following a new four-year agreement between F1 and the race’s promoter.
The Austrian Grand Prix returned to the F1 calendar in 2014 and has been held at the Red Bull Ring ever since.
The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix, set to be held on July 2 later this year, will also celebrate the tenth anniversary of the race since its return. It will also host the F1 Sprint for a second consecutive year.
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Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, commented:
“The Austrian Grand Prix brings together the perfect mix of a challenging track, high-speed racing, and a beautiful venue for our fans, so I am delighted that we will be coming back to the Red Bull Ring until at least 2027 under this new agreement. As we celebrate the 10th year since our return to Spielberg, I would like to thank everyone involved in this renewal, especially the promoter and Red Bull and I want to pay tribute to Dietrich Mateschitz for the love, passion, and vision he brought to Formula 1 that has ensured the continued success of the event and the huge enthusiasm for our sport in Austria and around the world.“
Erich Wolf, General Manager of Projekt Spielberg GmbH & Co KG, said:
“We are proud of the special partnership we have with Formula 1, and we are absolutely delighted to be welcoming the top class of motorsport to the Red Bull Ring for a further four years. In signing this contract extension, Formula 1 has made a strong commitment to Austria, Styria and the Murtal region. As we enter the tenth year of our partnership with Formula 1, we want to celebrate this milestone with all the great fans of the sport and to thank them for their loyalty and the tremendous atmosphere they help to generate. Everyone is invited to experience another great race weekend at Spielberg in 2023.“
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