2025 Austrian GP Preview and Betting Odds

Last Updated on June 25, 2025 3:35 pm by Erwin Noguera

The 2025 Formula 1 Season heads to the Picturesque Styrian mountains for Round 12 at the Red Bull Ring, home of the Austrian GP. Known for its short lap, rapid Elevation changes, and overtaking opportunities, Spielberg promises high-speed drama.

In Canada, George Russell went from Pole to Podium with a commanding performance. On the other hand, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris collided in the closing stages while battling for fourth—Norris retired, and Piastri finished fourth. The late collision triggered a safety car; Red Bull’s protest over Russell’s restart was dismissed, cementing his victory.

Piastri Continues to lead the Formula 1 driver’s championship, with Norris 22 points behind and Max Verstappen closer in the battle.

Austrian GP Betting Odds and Info

Austrian GP Circuit Preview

The Red Bull Ring, located in Spielberg’s Styrian Alps, is a compact and engaging Formula 1 venue at just 4.318 km per lap. The Circuit combines Long, undulating straights, where cars reach speeds of around 320 km/h with heavy braking zones and technical slow corners.

Drives Face a continuous punch and brake rhythm, particularly climbing turn 1 (The Niki Lauda curve) before a steep plunge into Turn 3. The old A1-rin’s heritage remains in its elevation variation and a layout of 10 turns designed by Hermann Tilke to enhance overtaking on three DRS straights.

Pirelli has brought its softest compounds (C3, C4, and C5,) recognizing the Circuit’s brief lap time, abrasive Tarmac, and frequent acceleration-braking sequences.

To curb repeated track-limits violations, the FIA has introduced tightened white-line kerbs, expanded gravel traps at Turn 9 and 10, and new blue boundary lines. This approach was described as a “perfect set-up” to eliminate ambiguity for drivers and stewards.

Weekend conditions in Spielberg will be warm and mainly dry. After a mid-week heat spike nearing 34°C, temperatures settle at around 28-31 °C from Friday through Sunday. That said, the region is under a yellow alert for thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning, and high-temperature warnings remain in effect. This means late showers or cooling winds could still influence practice and qualifying sessions.

Austrian GP Betting Picks

Max Verstappen is always a force at Spielberg, racing at home with four previous wins at this Circuit. He carries immense expectations as the home favorite, though he’ll need to avoid the penalty-laden racing that followed his collision with Russell in Spain.

George Russell arrives brimming with confidence after a surprise win in Canada, and Mercedes’ recent aerodynamic upgrades give him a strong platform to challenge for the top step.

Lando Norris continues to be McLaren’s pace-setter, especially potent at medium-speed tracks like the Red Bull ring. His tight points battle with Oscar Piastri and recent form suggest he could threaten Verstappen and Russell once again.

Rookie Kimi Antonelli also merits attention; his podium in Canada and ability to exploit variable conditions mark him as a rising Formula 1 star worth watching.

Austrian GP Podium Pick