Ferrari stats and facts in Austrian GP | 2022 Spielberg statistics. Ferrari stats and facts in Austrian GP.

LOCATION: Spielberg
FIRST GP: 1970
CIRCUIT LENGTH: 4.318 km
RACE DISTANCE: 306.452 km
LAPS: 71
LAP RECORD: 1:05.619 – Carlos Sainz., McLaren MCL35, 2020

Spielberg Circuit
The Red Bull Ring has risen from the ashes of the old Osterreichring, but drastically shortened and changed. The steep climb to the first corner is not as long as it used to be. Then, after it peels off to the right comes a straight that joins the old circuit with an abrupt hairpin with a steep climb. Other major changes were made to the two left handers which lead to the Texaco Schikane. The final corner, a double apex, is now a dogleg, to allow for a decent run-off area on the outside. It is a very short circuit, just 4.318 kilometres in length and requires plenty of power and traction.

Scuderia Ferrari has secured five races wins in the Austrian Grand Prix: Lorenzo Bandini was victorious on the L-shaped Zeltweg circuit back in 1964, Jacky Ickx won at the old Osterreichring, while the first to take the win on the new track was Eddie Irvine in 1999. Michael Schumacher was victorious in 2002 and the following season.

TURN 2
This corner is particularly demanding with an uphill braking point. It was here in 1999 that team-mates Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard collided, leaving the way clear for Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine to score a great win for the Maranello team.

PIT LANE (OR FINISH LINE)
In 2003, victory came courtesy of German driver Michael Schumacher and the Maranello pit crew displaying nerves of steel. At the pit stop, the Ferrari caught fire, but the German sat impassive in the cockpit while the mechanics put out the flames. Michael rejoined the track in third place, but was able to recover and win the race.