Grandstands & Viewing Spots
Where to sit at the Red Bull Ring — and what you will actually see
The "Remus" corner number is disputed — we're not guessing
Sources disagree on whether the braking zone after the Red Bull Grandstand straight is Turn 2 or Turn 3. Rather than pick one, this guide describes it by location — the braking zone after the main straight, below the Red Bull Grandstand — until an official source confirms the number.
Grandstand Comparison
Red Bull Grandstand A/B
Straight between Turn 1 and Turn 2, above the braking zone into the "Remus" section
The marquee seat — most popular grandstand at the circuit
Lines the straight between Turn 1 and Turn 2, overlooking one of the most action-heavy overtaking sections on the lap and giving a panoramic view back across much of the circuit. Consistently described as the most popular grandstand at the Red Bull Ring.
Pros
- + Overtaking-zone view into the braking zone
- + Panoramic sightline back across much of the circuit
Cons
- – No confirmed cover — plan for sun or rain either way
- – High demand as the circuit's marquee stand
Start-Ziel (Start/Finish) Grandstand
Start/finish straight
Covered — the shade option, best for the race start
Fully covered, with a clear view of the start straight and pit lane. The best pick for the standing start and pit-lane action, and the only grandstand where cover is confirmed by both circuit sources and existing cost data.
Pros
- + Covered — shade and rain protection for the full day
- + Best sightline for the standing start and pit exit
Cons
- – Premium covered pricing
- – Single main-straight view for the rest of the lap
Steiermark Grandstand
Outside the run into Turn 1
Turn 1 opening-lap drama
Sits outside the run into Turn 1, with a sight line to pit exit and the main straight — a strong spot for the race start and the opening-lap action into Turn 1.
Pros
- + Sightline to pit exit and the main straight
- + Prime spot for opening-lap Turn 1 action
Cons
- – No confirmed cover
- – Single-corner focus for the rest of the lap
Nord (North) Grandstand
Turn 4
Faces Turn 4
Faces Turn 4 — a solid technical-section option away from the busiest start/finish stands. Nord is covered, giving fans a frontal view of the flat northern section in comfort regardless of weather, even though it's priced within the existing cost data's "uncovered" grandstand tier — that price grouping looks like a labeling quirk rather than a reflection of the actual stand.
Pros
- + Covered — shade and weather protection
- + Less crowded than the marquee straight-line stands
- + Good view of a technical section
Cons
- – Further from the paddock and start/finish atmosphere
3-Corner Ticket
A different grandstand area each day of the weekend
The first-timer "sample everything" option
A general-admission-style ticket that rotates you through a different grandstand area on each day of the weekend, rather than locking you into one seat — a good pick for first-timers who want to compare viewpoints before committing to a favourite for next time.
Pros
- + Try multiple viewing spots across the weekend
- + Lower commitment than a single fixed seat
Cons
- – Less predictable sightline than one dedicated stand
- – Assigned area each day, not free choice of any stand
General Admission & Fan Zone
General admission tickets (€159–189 for 3 days) give access to unreserved viewing areas around the circuit. All grandstand and GA ticket holders get free access to the Fan Zone behind the grandstands at Turn 1 — known as the "Niki Lauda Turn."
No specific gate opening times for the 2026 event were confirmed at time of writing — check the official schedule closer to race week.
Corner Names Worth Knowing
Turn 1 — Niki Lauda-Kurve
Named for the three-time world champion.
Turn 9/10 — Rindt-Kurve
Named for 1970 champion Jochen Rindt. Sources disagree on the exact turn number — treat as unconfirmed.
Ticket Price Tiers
General Admission
€159–1893-day pass. Unreserved viewing areas around the circuit.
Grandstand (uncovered)
€299–3693-day pass, covering Nord, Red Bull F–P, and the 3-Corner Silver/Gold range.
Grandstand (covered — Start-Ziel)
€299–3793-day pass, Start-Ziel A–Q. Best views of the main straight.