The Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2041 after signing a long-term contract extension, Afrosport reports.
The event first appeared on the F1 calendar in 1964 and has been hosted at the Red Bull Ring since 1970. The circuit in Spielberg was initially dropped off the calendar in 2004 but was revitalised six years later when late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz purchased the facility which led to its return in 2014.
Four drivers on the current grid have claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix since then: Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
Verstappen holds the record for the most wins, four under its current guise Austrian Grand Prix and one as the Styrian Grand Prix in 2021.
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, in a statement on the contract extension, 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 Uberall 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.”
BREAKING: The Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through 2041 🇦🇹#F1 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/TkFQkTB4wt
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 29, 2025
Lando Norris will start the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday on pole position ahead of Leclerc and Oscar Piastri while current champion Max Verstappen will start in seventh.
