Formula 1 2023 – Austria GP
After a thrilling race weekend in Canada, Max Verstappen will hope to continue his winning streak at the Red Bull Ring. The Dutchman can clinch his third race win of the season and move level with Ayrton Senna on 41 wins all-time.
F1’s 23-race calendar also includes a trip to Las Vegas, marking the sport’s first-ever race in North America. Check out the betting odds for this event at Caesars Sportsbook.
Location
Formula 1 is on a mission to expand its global presence, with several new tracks joining the calendar in recent years. While many of these have been re-established, some of them are brand new and have never been used in F1 before. In 2023, the sport will see a new race in the US, as well as a return to a classic venue from its history.
The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to take place in November, and it will be staged at night for the first time in F1 history. The race will weave past world-famous landmarks and casinos as drivers test their mettle on the 3.8-mile course.
A late-night start will help the event stand out from other races, and fans are excited to see how it plays out. The race is expected to feature tight racing and will be a great test for the teams.
Last year’s winner, Max Verstappen, is the man to beat in this one, and he’s looking unstoppable after another dominant performance in Canada. He’s currently leading the World Drivers’ Championship by a wide margin, and he looks poised to match Ayrton Senna’s record of 41 wins. His teammate, Charles Leclerc, is currently in P2, and he’ll be looking to close the gap on Red Bull.
The 2023 schedule features a record 24 races, and the season will begin two weeks earlier than this year. This is the first time that F1 has crammed a full calendar of races into 38 weeks, and it will be interesting to see how the teams handle the pressure.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of a few races, but the schedule will still be the largest for the sport in decades. F1 has even managed to save the Monaco GP, which was in danger of losing its spot, by moving it to the end of the season as part of a back-to-back with Hungary. The French GP is also in peril, but talks are underway to secure its future. The 2023 calendar includes the debut of the new Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will be a Saturday night race.
Dates
The Formula 1 2023 season gets underway on Sunday (March 5th) in Bahrain and concludes in Abu Dhabi on November 26th. A total of 23 races will take place this year. The schedule will include the return of Azerbaijan, a new race in Miami and a return to China following the Covid-19 pandemic. The schedule also includes six sprint races, up from three last year.
Max Verstappen is looking to secure his third consecutive title and will lead the charge for Red Bull in 2023. He will be joined by Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz and Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Aston Martin are also in the mix with Lando Norris showing quick pace in preseason testing.
It will be a fascinating battle for the drivers, with all the teams trying to improve on their performances from last year. The top three are a clear step ahead of the rest and whoever can find some consistency will go a long way to winning this season’s title.
The Azerbaijan GP has a long history in Formula 1 but this year’s event is taking on a different feel with the track being revamped. The layout will be changed with the removal of a corner in the middle of the circuit and an extension to a straight. There will also be a new final chicane, replacing the current one which is notorious for being difficult to negotiate.
Azerbaijan will be the first of the six sprint races, with Dubai, Belgium, Austin and Qatar also on the calendar. The race will run over two days this year, with qualifying on Friday and the sprint race taking place on Saturday. The sprint result will then set the grid for the Sunday grand prix.
The last two races of the year, which will be held in Abu Dhabi and Las Vegas, are yet to be confirmed. The final weekend of the season will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and BT Sport in the United States. Subscribers can watch the action live online through the Sky Go app or on NOW TV, which offers a free 30-day trial for new customers.
Tickets
There are a number of ways to watch Formula 1 in 2023, from cheap grandstand tickets and stadium seating to luxury trackside hospitality suites and hotels in the best city-destinations. The prices of these packages depend on the location and the series being contested, but you can find affordable options even in high-profile venues like Miami or Las Vegas. You can also sign up for the TicketSmarter Early Bird Service, which will inform you when tickets go on sale.
Formula 1 has added new races to its calendar for this year, including the Azerbaijan GP in the Middle East and the Belgian race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. It has also re-introduced the sprint event format, with qualifying on Saturday now setting the grid for Sunday’s race and the result earning championship points. This is expected to make the races more exciting and will help to balance the schedule.
The defending champion is Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who won both the sprint and grand prix events in Austria this weekend. He now has a lead of over 60 points in the Drivers’ Championship, but will face strong competition from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
With the season now halfway through, fans can expect to see a lot more changes on the Formula 1 calendar in 2023. The Saudi Arabian race at Jeddah Corniche has been added to the schedule, while other races, such as Shanghai and Qatar, have been moved around the calendar due to Covid-19 restrictions in those countries. The Canadian and French races will not be held this year, while the Mexican race has been pushed back to October.
The first race of the season will be held in Australia, followed by a return to Europe for a race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. This will be the third time this circuit has hosted a Formula 1 race, with the last being in 2014. It is an excellent choice for fans, as it offers a mix of fast and scenic routes for the drivers to take. It also has the fastest pit stop in F1, which should provide an exciting race from start to finish.
Schedule
The Formula 1 calendar returns to Europe after the Canadian Grand Prix and the action moves to Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Max Verstappen will be keen to build on his dominance at the track where he won last year. The Dutchman heads the Drivers and Constructors standings, ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
The circuit is the third of nine to host a F1 race this season, and has a rich history in the sport under various guises, including as the Osterreichring between 1970 and 1987. It was renamed the Red Bull Ring after being purchased by Red Bull in 2011 and has been on the F1 calendar since 2014.
This is the second year that this event features the new Sprint Race format, with Free Practice 2 replaced by a ‘Sprint Shootout’, which awards points but does not determine the grid for Sunday’s main race. The schedule sees Friday morning’s 45-minute practice session and qualifying followed by the 71-lap Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.
As well as the F1 action, this weekend also sees the return of the one-make Porsche Supercup series, a feeder series that often gives way to future F1 stars. The series sees drivers competing in identical cars with the same chassis, engine and tyres. The race takes place on Friday and Saturday and is a great opportunity to see the next generation of racing talent.
Fans can watch the action from the track or at home on ESPN. The channel will show live coverage of all sessions from the Red Bull Ring, as well as the Sprint Race and Feature Race. Fans can also stream the races on fuboTV, Sling TV or DirecTV. Each of these services offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy. Alternatively, you can purchase a bundle that includes all the races for a low price.
