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Remembering Derek Ongaro, born on this day in 1929.

Ongaro was F1's official race starter from 1980-1986.

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Derek Ongaro & Jochen Mass, Österreichring, 1980 © Grand Prix Photo
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Hosting the Austrian Grand Prix until 1987, the Österreichring was a fast, flowing, and challenging circuit beloved by many drivers. It was later shortened and modified, eventually becoming the Red Bull Ring.
#Österreichringn#RedBullRingng
The original Österreichring circuit in Austria was known for its high speeds and sweeping corners.
February 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Formula 1 1970 – Österreichring: Mit Spielberg kam eine neue Strecke in den Kalender, auch w tnracing.gamepapers.co.uk/?p=12142
February 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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#Faltan 43 dias con Nigel Mansell (#43) en Osterreichring 1980
January 24, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Repeatedly regaining the lead following assorted mechanical issues, Rodríguez drove nearly all of the laps at the 1000km race held at the Österreichring in the early summer of 1971. Fellow drivers and his team manager said it was possibly his most spectacular race.

Pedro Rodríguez, #BOTD.
A color photo of a 1971 Porsche 917 prototype race car coming towards the camera. The car is painted light blue with orange markings. The trees in the background and the asphalt in the foreground are dark.
January 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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The Red Bull Ring, originally the Österreichring and later the A1-Ring, is located in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, and hosts the Austrian Grand Prix.
#RedBullRingg#Austria"/hashtag/AustrianGP" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AustrianGPP #Austria#Circuitss#f11#formula11
The Red Bull Ring features significant elevation changes. Which country hosts this circuit?
January 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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John Watson (Penske PC4) on his way to win the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix at the Österreichring - the only win for the legendary American squad in F1.

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Start-finish line shot of the PC4 in the rain.
January 2, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Hosting the Austrian Grand Prix until 1987, the Österreichring was a fast, flowing, and challenging circuit beloved by many drivers. It was later shortened and modified, eventually becoming the Red Bull Ring.
#Österreichringn#RedBullRingng
The original Österreichring circuit in Austria was known for its high speeds and sweeping corners.
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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'Ringe' #FotoVorschlag
Formel1 Ring in Österreich
Österreichring in Spielberg, Preis aus dem Jahr 2017 - Nachbildung des Formel 1 Rings in Gold
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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He died after a crash at the Österreichring.

And Dan Weldon was in Las Vegas.
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The Red Bull Ring, originally the Österreichring and later the A1-Ring, is located in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, and hosts the Austrian Grand Prix.
#RedBullRingg#Austria"/hashtag/AustrianGP" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AustrianGPP #Austria#Circuitss#f11#formula11
The Red Bull Ring features significant elevation changes. Which country hosts this circuit?
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Hosting the Austrian Grand Prix until 1987, the Österreichring was a fast, flowing, and challenging circuit beloved by many drivers. It was later shortened and modified, eventually becoming the Red Bull Ring.
#Österreichringn#RedBullRingng
The original Österreichring circuit in Austria was known for its high speeds and sweeping corners.
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Born #OnThisDay in 1937, Vittorio Brambilla's single F1 victory came at a rain-soaked Österreichring in 1975, Brambilla spinning & hitting the barrier as he crossed the line! He passed away on 26 May 2001.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Ever wondered what happened to the old Österreichring? #alpinerover #indoorcycling #kinomap #spielberg #oesterreich #F1 youtu.be/5tGqM_pTxcc
Uncover the old Oesterreichring! A cycling tour of the Red Bull Ring Indoor Cycling Video +telemetry
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November 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The Red Bull Ring, originally the Österreichring and later the A1-Ring, is located in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, and hosts the Austrian Grand Prix.
#RedBullRingg#Austria"/hashtag/AustrianGP" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AustrianGPP #Austria#Circuitss#f11#formula11
The Red Bull Ring features significant elevation changes. Which country hosts this circuit?
October 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Hosting the Austrian Grand Prix until 1987, the Österreichring was a fast, flowing, and challenging circuit beloved by many drivers. It was later shortened and modified, eventually becoming the Red Bull Ring.
#Österreichringn#RedBullRingng
The original Österreichring circuit in Austria was known for its high speeds and sweeping corners.
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#HappyBirthday to Tim Schenken, 82 today.

British F3 champion in 1968, Schenken started 34 Grand Prix between 1970-1974, finishing 3rd at the Österreichring in 1971. In sports cars, he won the 1972 1000km Buenos Aires, and 1000km Nürburgring.

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September 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Love this retro gem! Renault's turbo power ruled the Österreichring in '82—Prost stormed to victory while Arnoux scrapped hard from the back. Epic French duo! 🇫🇷🟡⚫ #F1History
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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#OnThisDay in 1997.

F1 returns to Austria after a 10-year absence.

With the Österreichring rebuilt, shortened & renamed the A1-Ring, Jacques Villeneuve (Williams-Renault) won the Austrian Grand Prix from David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes) & Heinz-Harald Frentzen in the other Williams.

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September 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Carlos Reutemann (Lotus 79) during the 1979 Austrian Grand Prix at the Österreichring.

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Long-distance shot of the Lotus 79.
September 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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The Red Bull Ring, originally the Österreichring and later the A1-Ring, is located in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, and hosts the Austrian Grand Prix.
#RedBullRingg#Austria"/hashtag/AustrianGP" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AustrianGPP #Austria#Circuitss#f11#formula11
The Red Bull Ring features significant elevation changes. Which country hosts this circuit?
September 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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#HappyBirthday Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi, 83, who drove 3 #F1 GPs, all in ’76, all in a Scuderia Gulf Rondini-entered privateer Tyrrell 007. Pic: Österreichring, ’76, in august company, about to be lapped by Jacques Laffite (Ligier), James Hunt (McLaren) & Ronnie Peterson (March).
August 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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#HappyBirthday to Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi, 83 today.

Italian F3 runner-up in 1974 & 1975, Pesenti-Rossi was 2nd at Enna & 3rd at Vallelunga during the 1975 European F2 championship. He drove a privateer Tyrrell 007 in 3 Grand Prix during 1976, finishing 11th at the Österreichring.

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August 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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It felt at the time it (Keke winning) would never happen. Could/should have won at Zolder, Brands Hatch, Osterreichring. When you're a 12 year old a #F1 summer seems to last forever.
August 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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The Brabham-BMW-BT50s of Nelson Piquet & Riccardo Patrese finished 4th & 5th. Österreichring winner Elio de Angelis brought his Lotus-Ford-91 home in 6th place, having started 15th.

Swiss Grand Prix, Dijon-Prenois, 29 August 1982.

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August 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM