The enduring Austrian Grand Prix will stay on the F1 calendar by way of 2041 inclusive, following the long-term extension of Components 1’s contract with promoter Projekt Spielberg GmbH & Co KG.
The Austrian Grand Prix boasts an extended and prestigious historical past in Components 1, having appeared on the calendar 37 occasions, with the primary race going down in 1964.
The Pink Bull Ring, located within the Styrian mountains, first hosted the occasion in 1970 and affords one of the crucial picturesque settings for a Components 1 race, with drivers navigating the 4.3 km circuit identified for its elevation adjustments and mixture of high- and low-speed corners that encourage wheel-to-wheel battles.
The circuit dropped off the calendar in 2004, however in 2010 the late Dietrich Mateschitz invested within the Pink Bull Ring, funding renovations that revitalised the power and led to its return in 2014.
Since then, the race has change into a favorite amongst followers and drivers alike.
A roll name of greats from Components 1’s 75-year historical past have taken the highest step in Austria, together with Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Alan Jones.
4 drivers from the present grid have additionally claimed victory in Austria. Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and George Russell have all triumphed on the Pink Bull Ring, with Verstappen holding the document for essentially the most wins on 5 (4 beneath its guise because the Austrian Grand Prix and as soon as when it featured because the Styrian Grand Prix in 2021).
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Components 1, stated: “Austria has lengthy been an extremely particular race for Components 1 so it’s implausible we now have secured the long-term way forward for a Grand Prix so deeply rooted within the sport’s historical past.
“The imaginative and prescient and keenness of Dietrich Mateschitz gave the race the funding and a focus that allowed it to return as an unbelievable occasion on the Components 1 calendar.
“Annually, returning to the gorgeous Styrian mountains is a spotlight – an expertise that evokes unbelievable emotion amongst our drivers, groups, and followers alike, creating an environment not like another.
“I need to lengthen my honest because of Mark Mateschitz and Thomas Überall and his group for his or her unwavering dedication to excellence, and to our unbelievable Austrian fanbase, whose enthusiasm and loyalty proceed to raise this iconic race.”
Mark Mateschitz added: “I’m delighted that Components 1 will stay on the Pink Bull Ring for a few years to return. I’m proud to proceed my father’s legacy and to protect the wealthy historical past of motor racing in Styria and on the Pink Bull Ring – with and, above all, for the folks of the area.
“Austria’s shut ties to Components 1 are a wonderful basis for our long-term partnership. Working collectively, we intend to proceed this success story for a few years to return.”
Thomas Überall, Basic Supervisor of the Pink Bull Ring, stated: “This long-term dedication to us by Components 1 is a superb honour and an exquisite problem that we’re pleased to undertake on behalf of the followers and the Murtal area.
“The brand new contract is of inestimable significance for the long run. The long-term safety of the Austrian Grand Prix will set off additional funding in infrastructure and means large added worth for the Murtal area, for Styria and for Austria.”
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