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We are back at the Red Bull Ring for a second race in the Styrian hills. The Austrian Grand Prix takes place one week after the Styrian race, and another race with fans filling the grandstands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last season’s got underway with an action-packed race. Valtteri Bottas took the victory, but it all kicked off behind him. Charles Leclerc climbed his way up into second, while some overtakes on the final two laps pushed Lando Norris into a career-best 4th on the road. But he was promoted to a podium after Lewis Hamilton was penalised for a collision with Red Bull’s Alex Albon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the thousands of fans at the circuit will be hoping for better fortunes of their lead driver this time out. Max Verstappen retired from the 2020 race with an engine issue. But in 2021, he needs to be at the top of his game to maintain the advantage over his title rival, and send the Orange Army into raptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can’t wait for this year’s Austrian Grand Prix. It’s set to be an epic weekend of racing, with three support series also in action, plus thousands of fans in the grandstands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure you’re on top of all the action, including circuit maps<\/a>, session times<\/a>, support series<\/a>, weather forecast<\/a> and the latest news<\/a> from the weekend, check out this guide with all the information you’ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austrian Grand Prix race preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Important information for fans attending the race<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 precautions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before entering the circuit, you will need to prove you have tested negative with in 72 hours, recovered from infection in the last six months, or have been vaccinated. Testing sites will be available on site for a cost of: Antigen: \u20ac 33 \/ PCR: \u20ac 89. Pre-register for your test here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about entry requirements, visit the Projekt Spielberg website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must register your every event ticket before you head to the race. This is for contact tracing purposes. You will find a link on your e-ticket to personalise it, which will allow you to provide your name, email address and phone number. You must do this for every ticket, including children’s tickets which you can personalise with a parent or guardian’s details. Failure to register your ticket will lead to you not being permitted to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face masks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

FFP2 masks are mandatory for entry to the site for anyone aged 14 and above. However, you will not have to wear your face mask in your grandstand seats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking at the Red Bull Ring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There is no parking at the track, but there is free parking within walking distance of the Red Bull Ring. You’ll find these car parks at exit 24 of the S36. These car parks are approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the circuit. Full list of car parks can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: if you are driving to the race, it’s Austrian law that you must have a warning triangle, safety vest and first aid kit in your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seating plan and circuit map<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to open the circuit map where you’ll find all grandstands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pit lane walk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Three-day ticket holders will be invited to take part in the Pit Lane Tour on Thursday. The tour runs from 16:00 – 18:00. The Paddock Club pit lane walks will take place on Friday (10:20), Saturday (14:00 and 18:20) and Sunday (12:05). The Paddock Club truck tours will take place on Friday (10:25), Saturday (14:00 and 18:20) and Sunday ( Arrive at the meeting points in good time to ensure you can access the walks and tours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cashless payment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Red Bull Ring is ‘cashless’, so you can only pay with a card, so bear this in mind when preparing for the weekend. Projekt Spielberg operates a cashless card system, where you can obtain a card you can top up with cash at stations throughout the weekend. There is a 3\u20ac deposit, which is returned when you return the card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Austrian emergency phone number is 112.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austrian Grand Prix F1 session times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Austria is on Central European Summer Time, which is one hour ahead of British Summer Time. The race on Sunday kicks off at 3pm CEST. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session<\/th>Day<\/th>Session time (CEST)<\/th>Session time (BST)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Free practice 1<\/td>Friday<\/td>11:30 – 12:30<\/td>10:30 – 11:30<\/td><\/tr>
Free practice 2<\/td>Friday<\/td>15:00 – 16:00<\/td>14:00 – 15:00<\/td><\/tr>
Free practice 3<\/td>Saturday<\/td>12:00 – 13:00<\/td>11:00 – 12:00<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying<\/td>Saturday<\/td>15:00 – 16:00<\/td>14:00 – 15:00<\/td><\/tr>
Race (71 laps)<\/td>Sunday<\/td>15:00 – 17:00<\/td>14:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Austrian Grand Prix session times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Austrian Grand Prix weather report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to AccuWeather<\/a>, the long forecast for the race weekend is looking warm and wet. Rain is forecast throughout the weekend, but temperatures will be in the high 24\u00b0Cs. This could culminate in a thunderstorm on Saturday. Be prepared for wet weather both in the grandstands and campsites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day<\/strong><\/td>AM<\/strong><\/td>PM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Friday<\/td>Cloudy, 23\u00b0C<\/td>A little rain, 26\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Saturday<\/td>Cloudy, 25\u00b0C<\/td>Rain with chance of t-storm, 27\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Sunday<\/td>Cloudy, warm, rainy, 26\u00b0C<\/td>Cloudy, 28\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Austrian Grand Prix weather forecast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSPIELBERG WEATHER<\/a>\n