The long-term future of the Austrian GP in MotoGP is confirmed. The race at the Red Bull Ring has renewed its contract for the period between 2026 and 2030, even though the current agreement was set to expire at the end of next year.
MotoGP returned to Austria in 2016, and since then it has been one of the fans’ favorite rounds, being awarded Best Grand Prix in 2016 and 2019.
Over the years, there have been exciting races, some of them decided in the final corner – like the case of the 2020 Styrian GP, where Miguel Oliveira achieved his first victory by entering the last corner in third and passing the two rivals in front of him in one go. In addition, there is always spectacle and attractions off the track, and Austrian fans bring color to the stands with the orange of the home constructor: KTM.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, stated: ‘We are very pleased to announce that the Austrian GP will be on the calendar until 2030. Not only is it one of the most beautiful tracks in the world, but it also provides an incredible weekend for fans with fantastic facilities, good entertainment events, and spectacular races. The Red Bull Ring has been the stage for some of our most iconic modern moments since the track returned to the calendar. As the home track of KTM and part of Red Bull’s incredible commitment to motorsport, it is also an important venue for several of our partners and for Austrian motorsport as a whole. We are very pleased to announce that we will return until 2030 and we look forward to many more years of working together‘.
The owner of the Red Bull Ring, Mark Maetschitz, commented: ‘Anyone who loves motor sports loves MotoGP. It embodies racing in its purest form. When the best riders in the world go head-to-head and there are multiple position changes in a single lap, no one can sit still. When you experience the excitement of the fans here at the Red Bull Ring, you can’t get enough of it. I am very pleased that we have been able to secure this great event for the spectators with a long-term commitment to Austria and especially to Styria‘.
