A Red Bull Ring driving experience, corner by corner, in a GT car, with the whole circuit to yourselves.
In short: The Red Bull Ring is a 4.326 km Formula 1 circuit in Spielberg, Austria, with 10 corners and 65 m of elevation change. Stratos hires the whole circuit for two full days for up to 15 drivers, with a car, private coaching, three nights in Zeltweg, meals and transfers included.
Upcoming Stratos events at the Red Bull Ring
Stratos hires the whole circuit for up to 15 drivers. See upcoming events for dates and availability.
The circuit, if you've never driven it
The Red Bull Ring sits in the hills of Styria, in Spielberg, Austria, at 677 m. It hosts the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix and MotoGP.
The lap is short. Long straights climb and drop through the valley, broken by three heavy braking points, two of them uphill. You see each corner many times in a session, and the braking zones are clear, so it suits learning.
| Length | 4.326 km |
|---|---|
| Corners | 10 (7 right, 3 left) |
| Elevation change | 65 m |
| Steepest gradients | 12% uphill, 9.3% downhill |
| Altitude | 677 m |
| Start-finish straight | 626 m |
| Formula 1 lap record | 1:05.619, Carlos Sainz, 2020 |
A short history
The circuit opened in 1969 as the Österreichring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix every year from 1970 to 1987. It was shortened and rebuilt as the A1-Ring, which held the race again from 1997 to 2003. Dietrich Mateschitz of Red Bull bought and rebuilt it, and it reopened as the Red Bull Ring on 15 May 2011. Formula 1 returned in 2014 and MotoGP in 2016.
The lap, corner by corner
- Turn 1, Niki Lauda. Hard braking at the end of the main straight, then uphill.
- Turn 2, Münzer. A fast left into the steepest climb, 12%.
- Turn 3, Interwetten. The slowest corner, at the top of the hill. The clearest braking point of the lap.
- Turn 4, Rauch. Downhill braking. The track slopes away to the outside, so it is easy to run wide.
- Turns 5 and 6. Two lefts. Turn 6 runs downhill to a late apex you barely see on the way in.
- Turn 7, Graz. Drops into a dip, then climbs out.
- Turn 8. Taken from 190 to 260 km/h in Formula 1. The curb ends early, so place the car before the exit.
- Turn 9, Jochen Rindt. Fast, with an exit you can barely see on the way in.
- Turn 10. Exit speed here sets up the 626 m run down the main straight.
Corner names and descriptions: redbullring.com
What it's like to drive
In a Porsche 911 GT3 or GT3 RS, the Red Bull Ring is about braking. The three big stops, at Turns 1, 3 and 4, are where you find time first, and two of them come uphill, which helps the car stop. The car goes light over the crests and heavy in the compressions, so smooth inputs matter more than bravery. The final sector, Turns 9 and 10, rewards commitment and decides your speed down the straight. With only ten corners, most drivers know the whole lap on day one and spend day two refining it.
How Stratos runs a Red Bull Ring driving experience
Stratos hires the entire Grand Prix circuit for two full days, with marshals, a medical team and safety crew.
Each event runs over four days and three nights:
- Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. An evening briefing with the coaching team: safety, flags, technique and paperwork. Welcome dinner.
- Track day one. Learn the circuit. A full day on track. Racing line and braking, one thing at a time, with your coach beside you.
- Track day two. Put it together. Clean laps at your own pace, data after every session. Closing dinner.
- Departure. Transfer to the airport, with your photos and film to follow.
Between sessions: simulators to learn the lap the night before, onboard video with telemetry, hot laps in the passenger seat with a professional coach, and masterclasses on tires, brakes and setup.
Ways to drive the Red Bull Ring
There are four ways to drive the Red Bull Ring: the circuit's own driving experiences, a fixed number of laps in a circuit car; free driving in your own car; a public open pit lane track day; or Stratos, the whole circuit hired for up to 15 drivers, with the car, private coaching and hotel arranged.
Public track day or Stratos
| Public track day | Stratos | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | Participant and on-track limits depend on the organiser and format | Up to 15 drivers, and the circuit is yours |
| Track time | Scheduled sessions or open pit lane, depending on the organiser | Two track days with unlimited kilometers; sessions, breaks and car sharing apply |
| Who's there | Entry requirements and experience groups depend on the organiser | A group by invitation, founders and tech leaders under 45 |
| Cars | Your own road car, or a rental if one is allowed | Porsche GT3 and GT3 RS, Ferrari or Lamborghini, prepared and run by our team |
| Coaching | Availability varies; some organisers offer personal coaching | Private coaching from professional instructors, in your car |
| Data | Personal recording or organiser services, depending on the event | Onboard video and lap data, reviewed with your coach after each session |
| Accommodation | You find and book your own | Three nights at a hand-picked hotel near the circuit, with transfers included |
| Food | Catering arrangements depend on the event | Catered lunches at the circuit and dinners at the region's best restaurants |
Stratos suits people who want two coached track days on the Grand Prix layout, with the car, hotel, meals and local transfers arranged.
Where you stay
Three nights at TAUROA Steirerschlössl, an Art Nouveau house in Zeltweg, ten minutes from the Red Bull Ring, with suites, gardens and a restaurant awarded three Gault&Millau toques. One evening is planned at Schloss Farrach in Zeltweg, with seasonal cooking by Alexander Stöhr. Both are subject to availability and may change to a similar or higher-standard venue.
Getting there
Road distances from the circuit, per redbullring.com:
- Graz (GRZ): 88 km, about 1 hour by road. Nearest commercial airport.
- Klagenfurt (KLU): 117 km, about 1.5 hours.
- Linz (LNZ): 192 km, about 2 hours.
- Vienna (VIE): 200 km, about 2 hours. Most long-haul connections.
- Salzburg (SZG): 235 km, about 2.5 hours.
Airport and circuit transfers are included. Flights to and from Austria are not.
Preparing
- Licence. A valid driving license is enough. Licenses issued outside the EU also need an International Driving Permit.
- Gear. Helmet and racing gear are provided.
FAQ
How do I book?
Request an invitation on the event page and authorize a 20% deposit hold by card. Your request is reviewed by the founders within 24 hours. The deposit is captured only if you are approved.
Can I drive my own car at the Red Bull Ring?
Yes, at the circuit's free driving sessions and at public track days. At Stratos the car is supplied, and you can also ask to bring your own, subject to vehicle approval.
Do I need a racing licence for a Red Bull Ring track day?
No. A valid driving license is enough. Licenses issued outside the EU also need an International Driving Permit.
Can a guest come?
Yes. A non-driving guest can join: three nights sharing your room, meals, circuit hospitality, hot laps with a professional coach, pit lane access, transfers, photo and film. Driving is not included.
How long is the Red Bull Ring?
4.326 km, with 10 corners and 65 m of elevation change.
Is the Red Bull Ring good for a first track day?
Yes. The lap is short with clear braking points, so beginners learn it quickly. With Stratos, a coach sits beside you from the first lap.
What is the nearest airport to the Red Bull Ring?
Graz, 88 km away. Vienna is 200 km away and has more international flights.
Is the circuit shared with other groups?
No. Stratos hires the entire circuit for its group.
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