The Red Bull Air Races began in 2003 and became the fastest and most exhilarating motorsport on the planet. Fourteen of the worlds best and most daring pilots compete in eight races which are located all around the world. The famous Red Bull Ring in Spielberg hosted a third instalment of the Red Bull Air Race in 2016. The Red Bull Ring formally the A1 Ring the venue sits within the Styrian Mountain’s and offers a stunning backdrop to the action packed event. The track is known for its rich history and challenges for drivers as well as pilots.

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Spielberg is a genuine amusement park, with the legendary Red Bull Ring at its centre. The 4.3-kilometre circuit is categorized “Grade A” by the Fèdèration Internationale de l’Automative (FIA), hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1996 to 2003 and can be split in to two separate tracks: north and south. Formula One returned to the circuit in the 2014 season. This year, Nico Rosberg won in Austrian Grand Prix and reignited the Formula One title battle.

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