Red Bull Ring

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Red Bull Ring
Location Template:AUT Spielberg, Styria, Austria
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Owner Red Bull
Opened 1969
Events Formula 1
Surface Asphalt
Length 4.326 km (2.688 mi)
Turns 8
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The Red Bull Ring, formerly known as the Österreichring, is a motor racing venue in Austria that currently hosts the ARWS Austrian Grand Prix.

History

Österreichring (1969-1995)

Opened in 1969 as the Österreichring, the 3.6 mile circuit was constructed in the hills around Spielberg to provide Austria with a brand new facility for international racing events. The circuit hosted the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix for consecutive years during the 1970s.