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F1’s Austrian GP is taking place on an unchanged Red Bull Ring – but an unexpected pre-weekend discovery has found the track is actually longer than previously declared
The Austrian Grand Prix in Formula 1 is happening on the unchanged Red Bull Ring track but a recent discovery revealed it’s longer than previously stated in official documentation by F1 race director Rui Marques. This weekend’s circuit length is 4.326 km, compared to last year’s 4.318 km, a difference discovered after the FIA conducted a detailed scan showing the track is 8 meters longer. This anomaly is unique as most circuit rescans usually show only minor changes, with no explanations provided for this discrepancy in the measurements. Possible reasons for this difference include natural land movement altering the topography or recent circuit modifications widening some corners. The slightly longer track measurement will also impact the official race distance, making this year’s race cover 307.02 km over 71 laps.
