Round 1 - Redbullring

The Red Bull Ring (formerly the A1 Ring, and even earlier the Österreichring) is a racing circuit located near Spielberg in Styria, Austria. The original name of the circuit was Österreichring, later shortened and renamed A1 Ring. It most frequently hosted Formula One races from 1970 to 1987 and as a newly renovated circuit from 1997 to 2003.

The grandstands were demolished in 2004. In the same year, the circuit was purchased by Red Bull, which renovated it for €70 million in 2008–2009. In September 2010, it was confirmed to host the DTM race the following year, and in November 2010, the 6th race of the Formula 2 season took place there. It currently hosts the DTM series most frequently. In July 2013, it was decided that the Red Bull Ring would be included in the Formula 1 calendar for 2014, the race took place on 22 June 2014 and was won by Nico Rosberg in a Mercedes.