The long-term future of the Austrian GP in MotoGP is confirmed. The Red Bull Ring race has renewed its contract for the period between 2026 and 2030, including when the current agreement was set to expire at the end of next year.
MotoGP returned to Austria in 2016 and has since been one of the fans’ favorite rounds, being awarded Best Grand Prix in 2016 and 2019.
Over the years, there have been thrilling races, some decided on the final lap – such as the 2020 Styrian GP, where Miguel Oliveira achieved his first victory by entering the final corner in third and passing the two rivals ahead of him in one go. Additionally, there is always entertainment and attractions on the sidelines of the races, and Austrian fans add color to the stands with the orange of the home constructor: KTM.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, stated: ‘We’re very happy to announce that the Austrian Grand Prix will be on the calendar until 2030. Not only is it one of the world’s most beautiful racetracks, it also delivers an incredible weekend for fans with fantastic facilities, great entertainment events, and spectacular racing. The Red Bull Ring has staged some of our most iconic modern moments since the track returned to the calendar. As the home track for KTM and part of Red Bull’s incredible commitment to motorsport, it’s also an important venue for many of our stakeholders and Austrian motorsport as a whole. We’re very happy to announce that we’ll be returning until 2030 and look forward to many more years working together’.
Red Bull Ring owner, Mark Maetschitz, commented: ‘Anyone who loves motorsport loves MotoGP. It embodies racing in its purest form. When the best riders in the world go head-to-head and there are multiple changes of position in a single lap, nobody can stay in their seats. Once you’ve experienced the enthusiasm of the fans here at the Red Bull Ring, you can’t get enough of it. I am delighted that we have been able to secure this great event for the spectators with a long-term commitment to Austria and to the Steiermark in particular’.