Austria: Track Facts

By Phil Huff (13/05/2003)
May 13 2003

The A1-Ring is an updated version of the much admired, ultra-fast Österreichring. It was opened in 1996 and hosted its first race in 1997, the winner being Jacques Villeneuve.

It is the fourth fastest track on the F1 calendar and has produced its fair share of drama over the last five years - the start of the race is usually high on chaos, as the cars funnel through the first turn, Castrol Kurve.

Race Distance: 71 laps. 190.848 miles (307.146 km)
Circuit Length: 2.688 miles (4.326 km)
Race Start: 14.00 local time (13.00 GMT)

Honda F1 Highlights

• Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet completed a Honda-powered one-two in the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix.
• Jacques Villeneuve crossed the line in fourth place in 2000 in his Honda-powered BAR.