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The 2027 edition runs 23 to 25 April.
Why You Should Go
DTM's season-opening round at the Red Bull Ring in the Styrian Alps.
Format
3-day race weekend
Crowd
51,000 (2026) · families & diehards
Vibe
Family-friendly
About This Event
The season-opening round of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters on Austria's 4.3km Red Bull Ring — a ten-corner circuit climbing and descending 65 metres through the Styrian mountains. Two GT3 sprint races across the weekend, each running 55 minutes plus one lap, with no driver changes and pit strategy determining the outcome.
1What to Expect
Twenty-one GT3 cars from eight manufacturers competing for championship points
ADAC GT Masters and ADAC GT4 Germany support races throughout the weekend
Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland and Formula Regional European Championship also feature
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Autograph sessions with drivers, pit walks and open paddock access
Turn 3 delivers the most overtaking action on the circuit
2Best Way to Experience It
- General admission spots near Turn 3 high on the grass hill offer views of Turn 1, the infield, and Turn 3 itself
- Best viewing points near Turn 3 and Turn 4 fill quickly once gates open; arrive thirty minutes before gates open for race day
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3Logistics
- Parking free of charge; police and event staff direct visitors to nearest available lot
- Shuttle trains run from parking areas to circuit gates and from fanzone to northwest corner near Turn 3
- DTM Fan Zone features entertainment and family activities
- Plastic bottles, drink cans and food for personal consumption permitted; folding chairs allowed in general admission areas
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy championship openers: 2026 DTM season's first round sets early championship tone across two sprint races, Red Bull Ring hosting season opener for first time in series' 40-year history.
- Best fit if you value family-friendly motorsport: €49 weekend entry tickets, under-16s admitted free with adults, 51,000 spectators create accessible GT3 racing atmosphere without Formula 1 premium pricing.
- Best fit if you like dramatic mountain circuits: 65-meter elevation changes send GT3s climbing 12% inclines through Styrian mountains, ten-corner 4.3km layout features Niki Lauda Turn, clockwise sprint races showcase chassis dynamics.
- Not ideal if you prefer endurance racing formats: 55-minute sprint races Saturday and Sunday emphasize qualifying pace over multi-hour endurance tests, no driver changes or fuel strategy battles typical of WEC or IMSA.
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