The 2025 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, June 29, at the Red Bull Ring. With 71 laps scheduled on the 4.318 km Spielberg circuit, the field will look to make their mark in the circuit’s return to Europe. Following a thrilling Canadian GP where George Russell and Mercedes enjoyed the thrill of victory, this race will beg the question as to whether or not McLaren can get back to the top of the heap or if another team will come out on top.
Our Austrian Grand Prix Pick
- Pick: Max Verstappen to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Austrian Grand Prix Preview
Red Bull Ring’s layout, with its long straights, sharp elevation changes, and heavy braking zones, has historically favored high-downforce, powerful engines. Max Verstappen owns four wins here and took the pole in 2024, only for a late crash with Lando Norris to cost him victory. His rebound to finish P5 showed his pace remains unmatched.
McLaren enters as the main challenger to Verstappen. McLaren has been the team to beat all season, with Oscar Piastri winning in China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami, and Spain, and Norris in Australia and Monaco. Both drivers performed well in Canada, though Norris was forced into retirement. Spielberg’s characteristics suit their car’s balance across high and low-speed corners.
Mercedes has also turned a corner. George Russell claimed victory in Canada and took the pole in Montreal. His strong race in Canada suggests a potential podium here, though tyre degradation on Austrian rubber remains a question mark for him.
Ferrari has struggled this season. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have yet to threaten consistently at sprint weekends. Aston Martin and Alpine also seem a step behind on raw pace.
Austrian Grand Prix Track Info
- Location: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
- Length: 4.318 km per lap, 71 laps (306.452 km total)
- Key Demands: Strong braking out of Turn 3, elevation changes into Turn 4, long DRS zone down the main straight
- Race Format: Sprint qualifying weekend with one practice, sprint race, full qualifying, then the Grand Prix
Betting Odds
The top-six in the race winner market at bet365 are as follows:
- Oscar Piastri +162
- Lando Norris +200
- Max Verstappen +350
- George Russell +800
- Charles Leclerc +1600
- Lewis Hamilton +2500
In the podium finish markets, Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen are the odds-on favourites to finish in the top three. But Russell proved in Canada that he should not be counted out as he looks to get a second in in a row.
Austrian Grand Prix Prediction
Max Verstappen is our pick to win this race. Red Bull’s engine and chassis combo thrives at Spielberg, while Canada shifted momentum away from McLaren briefly. Verstappen’s record here can’t be ignored. Expect him to take pole in qualifying, handle the sprint with authority, and control the Grand Prix.
Norris and Piastri will be strong contenders. McLaren promises to challenge Red Bull’s supremacy, but they lack Max’s edge at this circuit. Podium finishes for Piastri and Norris are likely, but we expect the two McLaren stars to finish behind Verstappen in what should be an exciting race before the British Grand Prix.
