Preview - The Austrian Grand Prix, by Chandni

Preview - The Austrian Grand Prix, by Chandni

The Austrian Grand Prix returns for a second time following its successful inaugural come-back race since 2003.

Along with the Grand Prix taking place on Sunday, a two-day test will also take place on the Tuesday and Wednesday (23rd and 24th June).

Held: Spielberg, Styria, Austria (21st June 2015)
Track: Red Bull Ring (Previously known as Osterreichring and A1-ring, before Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz bought it and altered it slightly, hence the Red Bull Ring name).
Race Start Time: 2pm Local Austrian Time (1pm GMT)
Circuit length: 4.36km/2.684 miles
Laps: 71
Total distance covered: 307,146km/ 190.564 miles
Tyre Choices: Softs and Supersofts
DRS Zones: Between Turns 2 and 3 and on the main straight
Additional notes: Power sensitive track
2014 Pole: Felipe Massa – Williams Martini Racing
2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg- Mercedes AMG Petronas