The Central European leg of the MotoGP calendar is about to reach its climax. In addition to a double dose of racing action with the Sprint and Grand Prix, the Red Bull Ring has a full programme of bonus entertainment extending throughout the weekend. The four days of festival atmosphere begin with the Public Pit Lane Walk and the ‘MopedGP von Österreich‘ on Thursday and continue with live concerts in the MotoGP Bike City and a debut for the Red Bull Legends Parade. In addition, there will be autograph sessions with the world championship stars.
Zoom around the circuit on your moped…
For the second year in succession, the MotoGP race weekend at the Red Bull Ring gets underway with the ‘MopedGP von Österreich‘. On Thursday 14th August, ticket holders have the opportunity to ride their own 50cc moped around the Grand Prix circuit. If you are an aficionado of this most typically Austrian form of transportation and wish to participate, you will need to register in advance. But hurry – there are only a few places left!
... or explore the pit lane
After the sound from the many moped engines has died down, attention on Thursday will shift to the Public Pit Lane Walk, your opportunity to get a close-up look at the working environment of the world championship teams. Many of the MotoGP stars will be present and more than happy to oblige with selfies and/or autographs. Weekend ticket holders have free admission, with access on a first come, first served basis.
Public Pit Lane Walk: 16:20 – 17:40. Admission: 14:00
MotoGP Bike City: Opening hours
Thursday 14th August: 12:00 – 20:00
Friday 15th August: 08:00 – 22:30
Saturday 16th August: 08:00 – 22:30
Sunday 17th August: 07:00 – 18:00
World championship stars up close – Fans in the mix at podium ceremony
MotoGP Bike City will be welcoming the first visitors at its customary location behind the Niki Lauda Turn on Thursday and will then remain open until Sunday evening. As usual, this eldorado for bonus events will be a hot spot for fans keen to obtain autographs and souvenir photos. Meet the Riders (Thursday through to Saturday) is an opportunity to rub shoulders with contestants from the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 series. The top attraction comes on Saturday after the MotoGP sprint, when the trophy winners celebrate on the podium and then mingle with the fans. Additional opportunities for selfies will occur on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the MotoGP™ Hero Walk on the Styrian Green Carpet (in front of the Red Bull Ring Welcome Center).
Meet the Riders in the MotoGP Bike City*
Thursday 14th August: 17:00 – 18:20 (Moto2 & Moto3)
Friday 15th August: 17:00-17:40 (MotoGP)
Saturday 16th August: 17:40 – 18:30 (MotoGP)
MotoGP™ Hero Walk on the Styrian Green Carpet (in front of the Red Bull Ring Welcome Center) *
Saturday 16th August: 11:45 – 12:15 (Moto2 & Moto3)
Sunday 17th August: 10:20 – 10:40 (MotoGP)
* Subject to change
Red Bull Legends Parade makes its MotoGP debut
Austrian motorcycle luminary Gustl Auinger will personally lead the way as numerous motorcycling legends transform the Red Bull Ring into a seething cauldron of two-wheeler history, riding their racing machines from yesteryear. Among the illustrious names currently confirmed as prepared to swing themselves onto their trusty steeds from back then are Giacomo Agostini, Luca Cadalora, Loris Capirossi, Simon Crafar, Andrea Dovizioso, Tom Lüthi, Toni Mang, Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner. (The list of riders is constantly being updated.) When the bikes are not in use, they will be on display in the MotoGP Bike City.
Live music for a vibrant festival atmosphere
Alongside all the action on the Grand Prix circuit, a lively festival atmosphere is guaranteed in the MotoGP Bike City. Acts booked for Friday are Knallblech, TWO KINX and ‚Red Bull Stage – Take Off‘ contest winners Velvet Wasted. The four-man Graz-based band will make their second big appearance on Sunday when they perform their rendition of the Austrian national anthem on the home straight in front of the contestants lined up on the grid for the start of the race. On Saturday, the entertainments area behind the Niki Lauda Turn will be given over to three cover bands – Bryan Adams Tribute, Falco Forever and KISS FOREVER. Red Bull Masters of Dirt FMX Shows and Red Bull Freestyle Stunt Shows will amaze and delight fans throughout the weekend, while the Flying Bulls’ spectacular air displays will literally take the programme to new heights
