Trackside at the Red Bull Ring – 2027 Austrian Grand Prix

Recommendation on parking, entry and on-track motion on the Purple Bull Ring for F1 followers attending the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

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Dates aren’t but confirmed for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix, although we count on the race to happen on June 25-27

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Arguably probably the most picturesque circuit on the present F1 calendar, the Purple Bull Ring is positioned on the facet of a hill within the stunning Styrian countryside. Entry is comparatively straightforward by way of the close by motorway with principally free trackside parking (or by way of free shuttle buses from the closest prepare station in Knittelfeld), and the group is high notch.

Parking, Entry & Orientation on the Purple Bull Ring

Trackside Parking: The excellent news if you’re driving to the circuit is that almost all trackside parking is FREE. You’ll be guided to the closest obtainable automotive park relying on if you arrive and your arrival route. Arriving as early as attainable is really helpful. In the event you want to park near the principle entrance, paid VIP parking can be obtainable. Extra Information: Tips on how to Get to the Purple Bull Ring

Entry Gates: Six entry gates present entry to the Purple Bull Ring, see the map beneath.

Circuit Zones: The Purple Bull Ring is separated into Blue, Yellow and Inexperienced Zones. Sure areas are off limits with out the correct shade ticket, although you’ll be able to stroll by the overall components of every zone to get to a different zone. Test the 2026 spectator map with zones and grandstands right here.

Safety Checks (Prohibited Gadgets): You’re allowed to herald plastic bottles, drink cans and meals (for private consumption). Folding/tenting chairs are allowed in Common Admission areas. Prohibited gadgets embrace alcohol, glass bottles, flares, animals and barbeques. The complete checklist of allowed and prohibited gadgets contained in the Purple Bull Ring on the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix might be obtainable nearer to race weekend. (Click on right here for Purple Bull Ring Admission Standards.)

Trackside Radio: Tune into Ring Radio on 92.3 MHzs for stay commentary and updates all through the weekend.

Obtain the Purple Bull Ring app: The “Purple Bull Ring” app has the total trackside schedule, map, parking, transport and entry info, plus particulars about this 12 months’s trackside actions.

2027 Austrian Grand Prix Schedule

Full On-Observe Schedule: The complete on-track schedule for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix might be obtainable round 6-8 weeks earlier than race weekend. Within the meantime, you’ll be able to view the total 2026 schedule beneath.

F1 Dash Race: The 2027 F1 Dash calendar has not been printed. (Austria didn’t host an F1 Dash in 2026.)

Assist Classes: Not but confirmed for 2026. Usually, System 2, System 3 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup are the assist classes on the Austrian GP.

Legends Parade: Distinctive to the Purple Bull Ring, the Legends Parade options historic racing vehicles and drivers. In 2026, ten drivers took to the monitor in ten iconic vehicles. The road-up included Mathias Lauda, Rubens Barrichello, Jean Alesi, Christian Danner, Mark Webber, Pierluigi Martini, Paolo Barilla, Jan Lammers, Karl Wendlinger and David Coulthard. Additional information right here.

Styrian Inexperienced Carpet: Much like the Melbourne Stroll in Australia, the drivers and crew principals arrive on the circuit on race day (Sunday, 09:00-11:00) by way of the “Styrian Inexperienced Carpet” close to the Welcome Heart on the Purple Bull Ring (behind the Principal Grandstand). Get there early if you need some driver selfies or autographs

Pit Lane Walks: Not but introduced for 2027. The general public pit lane stroll on the Purple Bull Ring is a ticketed occasion, and additionally, you will must have a 3-day race ticket to take part. Tickets at the moment are on sale for the pit lane stroll on the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, priced at €50 (final 12 months, they price €35). As a consequence of a restricted provide of tickets, we advocate shopping for as quickly as you’ll be able to – tickets usually promote out shortly. This 12 months, the pit lane stroll takes place from 15:20-17:30 on Thursday (June 25), with entry beforehand to the Principal grandstand from 13:30. Arriving early means you’ll have the ability to enter the pit lane sooner! Along with the general public pit lane stroll, F1 Experiences additionally gives an Unique Pit Lane Stroll for chosen friends on Thursday afternoon/night. From Friday to Sunday, friends within the System 1 Paddock Membership can participate in as much as two pit lane walks day by day.

Thursday

12:00: F1 Fan Zone Opens

13:30: Gates open for Public Pit Lane Stroll

15:20-17:30: Public Pit Lane Stroll

20:00: F1 Fan Zone Closes

Friday

08:00: F1 Fan Zone Opens

09:55-10:40: System 3 – Apply Session

11:05-11:50: System 2 – Apply Session

13:30-14:30: System 1 – Free Apply 1 (FP1)

15:00-15:30: System 3 – Qualifying Session

15:55-16:25: System 2 – Qualifying Session

17:00-18:00: System 1 – Free Apply 2 (FP2)

18:35-19:20: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Apply Session

22:30: F1 Fan Zone Closes

Saturday

08:00: F1 Fan Zone Opens

10:05-10:50: System 3 – Dash Race (21 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:20-11:50: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Qualifying Session

11:55-12:05: Purple Bull Drift Present

12:30-13:30: System 1 – Free Apply 3 (FP3)

14:15-15:05: System 2 – Dash Race (28 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

16:00-17:00: System 1 – Qualifying

17:45-18:45: F1 Experiences Grid Stroll & Trophy Photograph

22:30: F1 Fan Zone Closes

Sunday

07:00: F1 Fan Zone Opens

08:40-09:30: System 3 – Function Race (26 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

10:10-11:15: System 2 – Function Race (37 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:55-12:30: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup (18 Laps or half-hour + 1 Lap)

12:30-12:50: Purple Bull Legends Parade

13:00-13:30: System 1 Drivers’ Parade

13:50-14:18: Purple Bull Air Present

14:44-14:46: Nationwide Anthem

15:00-17:00: System 1 Austrian Grand Prix (71 laps or 2 hours)

20:00: F1 Fan Zone Closes

Fan Zone & Steiermark Village

The primary Fan Zone is positioned near the South West and Purple Bull Grandstands on the surface of Flip 1, about ten minutes stroll from the Principal Grandstand. You’ll discover your best option of meals, drink and merchandise, plus a small stage with autograph classes over the weekend. It’s additionally the placement for the pits space of the Legends Parade, the place you will get a better take a look at this 12 months’s equipment.

A smaller Fanzone referred to as the Steiermark Village is positioned behind the Principal Grandstand, see map above. Each fan zones have phases with stay music, DJs and different performances, although all the largest performances and the F1 Fan Discussion board (interviews with present F1 drivers) happen in the principle Fan Zone. Each fan zones are open throughout the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix weekend weekend on the following occasions: Thursday 12:00-20:00, Friday & Saturday 08:00-22:30, Sunday 07:00-20:00. View the schedule of occasions in each fan zones right here.

F1 Fan Discussion board

On the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, the F1 drivers might be showing on stage within the F1 Fan Zone on Friday (11:20-12:10) and Saturday (10:10-11:10). For these classes, we advocate getting there early if you wish to get nearer to your favourite drivers. Appearances, in addition to concert events in the principle F1 Fanzone and Steiermark Village, are listed within the full schedule on the Purple Bull Ring web site and Purple Bull Ring app.

Meals & Drink on the Purple Bull Ring

The perfect collection of foods and drinks will be present in the principle fan zone behind Flip 1 and the Steiermark Village behind the principle grandstand. Count on numerous tasty Austrian fare; schnitzel burgers and bratwurst had been fairly priced at round €10 and cheaper choices had been obtainable. Giant beers (500ml) are round €5 and there was an array of Purple Bull merchandise for round €4. Away from the fan zone, there are quick meals shops positioned behind most grandstands. The Purple Bull Ring does function a token/card system, however you can even pay with money or card for meals, drink and merchandise on the monitor.