F1 Austrian Grand Prix preview: Previous winners, fastest lap, track layout, history and more

One of the most scenic races on the current F1 calendar, the Austrian Grand Prix has been a long time feature in the sport.

First run all the way back in 1970 as an official Formula One event, this race has seen plenty of drama over the seasons and has seen the best of the best fight it out for victory. 

Now hosted at the Red Bull Ring, in 2023, Dutch star Max Verstappen will be hoping to claim even more success at this track for the Austrian constructors. 

From circuit stats to previous results, The Sporting News tells you everything you need to know about the Austrian Grand Prix and its illustrious history.

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Red Bull Ring circuit facts and layout

• First Grand Prix hosted: 1970
• Numbers of laps: 71
• Circuit length: 4.318km
• Total race distance: 306.452km

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Interesting facts about the Austrian Grand Prix

• Niki Lauda is the only Austrian to have won his home race. He completed that feat in 1984, the year he took his third and final World Championship. 
   
• The short track length at the Red Bull Ring often leads to tight qualifying sessions. As a result, six of the last 10 pole positions have been decided by less than a tenth of a second. 
    
• The 1976 Austrian Grand Prix was the last F1 race which a female driver completed. The race marked Lella Lombardi’s 12th and final race appearance in the sport.
   
• Despite being the quickest lap to complete on the current calendar, with the 2020 pole time just under 63 seconds, the Red Bull Ring is actually only the fourth shortest track on the schedule, after Monaco, Mexico and Brazil.

List of previous winners of the Austrian Grand Prix

Below is a full list of winners at the Austrian Grand Prix from when the race has been a regular part of the Formula One calendar.