Red Bull Ring

Turn: 1
Niki Lauda Curve

A sharp, uphill right-hander that kicks off the lap with a heavy braking zone. The corner is deceptively wide on entry but narrows quickly, with a nasty sausage kerb on exit that punishes overcommitment. Elevation change and track limits make this a high-risk, high-reward opener.

A flat-out left-hand kink that serves as a setup zone for T3. The track climbs, and the subtle bend shifts the racing line toward the left edge of the circuit, setting up the heavy braking into Turn 3. Misjudging the angle or steering input here can leave you offline and unstable into the hairpin.

A steep uphill approach into a tight right-hand hairpin. The braking zone is bumpy and traction is limited, especially on the exit. It’s a prime overtaking spot, but also a hotspot for lockups and compromised exits. The elevation and camber make it tricky to judge braking and rotation.

A medium-speed downhill right-hander, making it a prime overtaking spot. The corner opens slightly on exit, but the downhill gradient and off-camber nature make braking and rotation tricky. It’s easy to lock up or run wide if you’re too greedy on entry.

A fast, flat-out right-hand kink that acts as a transitional corner between the heavy braking of Turn 4 and the blind sweep of Turn 6. While it’s not a braking zone, it’s a setup corner—your line and steering input here dictate how well you enter the next complex.

A medium-speed, blind-entry left-hander that crests just before turn-in. This corner is all about trust and rhythm, the apex is blind. The corner tightens slightly mid-radius, and the exit is narrower than it looks.

A flat or near-flat left-hander that flows directly from Turn 6. It’s a transitional corner, but any mistake here will instantly compromise Turn 8. The track drops slightly, so the car feels light mid-corner.

A fast, sweeping right-hander taken downhill with a slightly blind entry. The apex is later than it looks, and the drop in elevation makes the car feel light just as you’re trying to commit to throttle.

A legendary, high‑commitment right‑hander, it’s fast, blind on entry, and the track drops away on exit. Track limits are a constant threat here, push too far and you’ll be pinged instantly.

A tight, downhill right‑hander that leads back onto the pit straight. The braking zone is short and the apex is late, so patience is key. Over‑attacking here ruins your run to the line.