The race weekend lies behind us, but the memories of thrilling races and top-class entertainment remain. Take the opportunity to relive the highlights of the Austrian GP once more.
Pit Lane Walk
The race weekend traditionally kicked off with the Pit Lane Walk on Thursday. The pit lane heated up (even more) as several drivers appeared, took time for autographs and selfies, and teams offered closer insights into their work environment.
Top entertainment for motorsport fans
Live acts in the F1 Fan Zone and the Steiermark Village provided fantastic atmosphere throughout the race weekend. The performances were multifaceted: In the F1 Fan Zone, Toby Romeo, David Puentez, Karussell and LaBrassBanda fired up the fans, while the Steiermark Village featured a more traditional vibe, for example with “Die Seetaler”, “Berglandpower” and “nordwand.”. In the evenings, DJ Admin took over the decks of the Steiermark Village, getting especially the Dutch fans fired up.
Red Bull Drift Shows, Dance Your Style & Air Displays
The Austrian GP impressed with an amazing show programme: The Red Bull Drift Shows dazzled with smoking tires and spectacular manoeuvres, while Red Bull Dance Your Style in the F1 Fan Zone thrilled the crowd with fascinating moves. On Sunday, Air Displays featuring acrobatic flight stunts conquered the skies over the Spielberg – impressive and unforgettable.
Up close with the Stars
There were many chances over the weekend to get closer to the world championship stars – whether during the Pit Lane Walk, the numerous Meet the Drivers sessions, or the Styrian Green Carpet on Sunday. We hope you spotted some stars and maybe even snagged an autograph or selfie!
Red Bull Legends Parade
At the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, the Red Bull Legends Parade brought iconic racing cars from 1975 to 2010 back to the track under the theme “GP ICONS”. Among the emotional highlights were Rubens Barrichello behind the wheel of the legendary Ferrari F2002 and Mathias Lauda driving the championship-winning car of his father.
World-renowned opera star and the music ensemble Franui performed the national anthem
Formula 1 meets opera: At this year’s Grand Prix, world-renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann joined forces with the East Tyrolean ensemble Musicbanda Franui to create a unique experience on the start/finish straight. Just moments before the race, motorsport and culture came together in a memorable opening ceremony.
The grand finale of the weekend
The Grand Prix was hot in every sense of the word: Glorious sunshine, thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles, spectacular overtaking manoeuvres and suspense right to the final lap made for a truly unforgettable race. In the end, George Russell claimed victory, finishing just ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.
What a weekend!
The passion for motorsport was palpable everywhere. From the very first minute, the atmosphere at the Red Bull Ring was energized. 320,000 fans, seas of red – white – red and orange flags, pure goosebumps. Whether at the track or in the fan zones – you couldn’t be closer: pure emotion, thrilling atmosphere, and genuine fan community.
THANK YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND!
Formula 1 2026 is over, but we have great news for you: Tickets for the FORMULA 1 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2027 are available now!
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