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Austria, the battles that lit up the Red Bull Ring in MotoGP
From its return to the calendar to its nail-biting finishes, the Austrian circuit has become one of MotoGP’s most thrilling stages.
17 September 2026 1 min read 18 views
The Red Bull Ring is now a key stop on the MotoGP calendar: hard braking, short straights and races often decided in the final metres. In Austria, there is almost no room for error and every pass can change the outcome.
Over the years, the track has delivered memorable fights between Ducati and its rivals, with photo-finish endings and twists tied to tyre wear and strategy. For Italian fans, it is a circuit that rewards speed, technique and race management.