The Austrian Grand Prix is a Formula 1 race held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. It was first held as a non-championship race in 1963 at the Zeltweg Airfield, a temporary circuit on a military airbase. A year later, in 1964, it became an official Formula 1 championship round. However, the rough surface of the airfield track made it unsuitable for F1, leading to the race being discontinued.
In 1970, the event moved to the newly built Österreichring, which became a staple in the F1 calendar. After being removed in 1988, the race returned in 1997 on a shorter version of the circuit, renamed the A1-Ring after its sponsor, A1 Telekom Austria. The race was held until 2003 before being dropped again from 2004 to 2013. Red Bull later bought and renovated the track, bringing the Austrian Grand Prix back in 2014. The circuit is known for its high-speed straights, elevation changes, and beautiful mountain scenery. The race is popular among fans and often features exciting battles due to its simple layout with just 10 corners. Red Bull Racing has a strong connection to the event since the team is based in Austria. Drivers like Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen have all won at this track. In recent years, the Austrian Grand Prix has been a key race in the F1 season, attracting large crowds and delivering thrilling moments.
Austrian Grand Prix Winners Year by Year
Lorenzo Bandini won the first Austrian Grand Prix at Zeltweg Airfield in 1964. George Russell won the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
| Year | Driver | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Lorenzo Bandini | Zeltweg Airfield |
| 1970 | Jacky Ickx | Österreichring |
| 1971 | Jo Siffert | |
| 1972 | Emerson Fittipaldi | |
| 1973 | Ronnie Peterson | |
| 1974 | Carlos Reutemann | |
| 1975 | Vittorio Brambilla | |
| 1976 | John Watson | |
| 1977 | Alan Jones | |
| 1978 | Ronnie Peterson | |
| 1979 | Alan Jones | |
| 1980 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | |
| 1981 | Jacques Laffite | |
| 1982 | Elio de Angelis | |
| 1983 | Alain Prost | |
| 1984 | Niki Lauda | |
| 1985 | Alain Prost | |
| 1986 | Alain Prost | |
| 1987 | Nigel Mansell | |
| 1988 –1996 | Not held due to safety concerns with the Österreichring | |
| 1997 | Jacques Villeneuve | A1-Ring |
| 1998 | Mika Häkkinen | |
| 1999 | Eddie Irvine | |
| 2000 | Mika Häkkinen | |
| 2001 | David Coulthard | |
| 2002 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2003 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2004–2013 | Not held | |
| 2014 | Nico Rosberg | Red Bull Ring |
| 2015 | Nico Rosberg | |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | |
| 2017 | Valtteri Bottas | |
| 2018 | Max Verstappen | |
| 2019 | Max Verstappen | |
| 2020 | Valtteri Bottas | |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | |
| 2024 | George Russell | |
Austrian Grand Prix Constructor Winners Year-by-Year
Ferrari's Lorenzo Baldini won the first race held at Zeltweg Airfield in 1963. The latest edition in 2024 was won by Mercedes, with George Russell taking the victory.
| Year | Constructor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Ferrari | Zeltweg Airfield |
| 1970 | Ferrari | Österreichring |
| 1971 | BRM | |
| 1972 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 1973 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 1974 | Brabham-Ford | |
| 1975 | March-Ford | |
| 1976 | Penske-Ford | |
| 1977 | Shadow-Ford | |
| 1978 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 1979 | Williams-Ford | |
| 1980 | Renault | |
| 1981 | Ligier-Matra | |
| 1982 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 1983 | Renault | |
| 1984 | McLaren-TAG | |
| 1985 | McLaren-TAG | |
| 1986 | McLaren-TAG | |
| 1987 | Williams-Honda | |
| 1988–1996 | Not held due to safety concerns with the Österreichring | |
| 1997 | Williams-Renault | A1-Ring |
| 1998 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 1999 | Ferrari | |
| 2000 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2001 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2002 | Ferrari | |
| 2003 | Ferrari | |
| 2004–2013 | Not held | |
| 2014 | Mercedes | Red Bull Ring |
| 2015 | Mercedes | |
| 2016 | Mercedes | |
| 2017 | Mercedes | |
| 2018 | Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer | |
| 2019 | Red Bull Racing-Honda | |
| 2020 | Mercedes | |
| 2021 | Red Bull Racing-Honda | |
| 2022 | Ferrari | |
| 2023 | Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | |
| 2024 | Mercedes | |
Austrian Grand Prix Multiple Winners
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | 1983, 1985, 1986 |
| 2 | Ronnie Peterson | 1973, 1978 |
| Alan Jones | 1977, 1979 | |
| Mika Häkkinen | 1998, 2000 | |
| Michael Schumacher | 2002, 2003 | |
| Nico Rosberg | 2014, 2015 | |
| Valtteri Bottas | 2017, 2020 |
Austrian Grand Prix Multiple Constructor Winners
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ferrari | 1964, 1970, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2022 |
| 6 | McLaren | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1998, 2000, 2001 |
| Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2024 | |
| 4 | Lotus | 1972, 1973, 1978, 1982 |
| Red Bull | 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 | |
| 3 | Williams | 1979, 1987, 1997 |
| 2 | Renault | 1980, 1983 |
FAQ's on Austrian Grand Prix Winner's
A. Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes are tied for the most wins at the Austrian Grand Prix, each having won six times.
A. The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix was won by Mercedes, with George Russell securing the victory.
A. Max Verstappen holds the record for the most wins at the Austrian Grand Prix, with victories in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
A. The first Austrian Grand Prix, held in 1964 at Zeltweg Airfield, was won by Ferrari's Lorenzo Baldini.
A. The Austrian Grand Prix is held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.
