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This is my guide to the T10 grandstand at the Red Bull Ring Grand Prix circuit in Spielberg, Austria.
This guide includes my tips for picking the best seats, videos which show views from different sections and rows, a full seating plan and info on how best to get tickets fpr the grandstand even if they appear sold out.
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Red Bull Ring T10 grandstand location
The Turn 10 grandstand, also known as the Turn 10 grandstand or T10 tribune, is on the left hand side of the circuit at the final corner on the Austrian GP track. It’s directly adjacent to the slightly smaller T9 grandstand which is to its right. It’s also directly opposite the entrance to the pitlane.
This grandstand is in the ‘yellow’ zone at the circuit. Only holders of tickets for certain grandstands can enter this zone, including T10 stand ticket holders. That means that people who only have general admission tickets aren’t able to access the area surrounding this stand, which keep it less busy. That means shorter wait times at food and drinks vendors, and for the toilets and the water lines.
It also means you have access to the large steel bull, which is a favourite photo spot, which is right behind the Mitte grandstand.
The nearest entrance gate to this stand is Gate F, which is almost directly behind it. But things like the main fan zone are futher away (that’s near turn 1), so is a bit of a walk – probably 25 minutes.
Grandstand details
Cover
This grandstand is uncovered and has no protection from the sun or rain, so make sure you come prepared. It’s West facing, so the sun will be behind you at the start of the day and then directly in your face later in the afternoon.
Seats
The chairs are individual plastic seats.
TV screens
There’s a single TV screen on the other side of the track that you can see from all sections of this stand.
It’s slightly to the right, so the further left you sit in the stand the further away from it you are.
Red Bull Ring T10 Grandstand Tickets
This is a popular grandstand at the Austrian GP which means tickets can and will sell out fast. But even if they’re available, you can’t choose your specific seats on the Red Bull Ring website. So I’d recommend buying tickets through ViaGoGo instead, where you’ll be able to find a selection of tickets for sale even when they’re sold out in other places, plus most of the tickets there list the specific seats.
And if you watch the ticket prices in the last few days and weeks before the Grand Prix you might be able to find them a bit cheaper than list price.
I’ve used ViaGoGo for all of my tickets to different Grand Prix over recent years, including when I went to the Dutch, British, Las Vegas and Belgian F1 races. I’ve always had a great experience using their platform and will definitely do the same again next time.
Additionally, for added peace of mind, they also have a ‘Fan Protect’ guarantee which protects your money and your tickets.
Red Bull Ring T10 Grandstand Seating Plan
Below is the seating plan for the T10 grandstand at the Red Bull Ring:
As the seating chart above shows this grandstand is made up of 7 sections named A to G. Sections A to D are in line with the track and sections E, F and G actually extend past the apex of Turn 10.
The sections have rows which start lowest down at 1 and increase the higher up / further back you go in the stand.
Seat numbers increase from left to right (if you stand on the circuit and look at the grandstand). Seat numbers start at 1 in each section.
View
The image belows shows the parts of the Red Bull Ring that are visible from this stand highlighted in green:
As you can see on the map above, from here you’ve got a great view of the cars coming around Turn 9 and Turn 10, which are both quite highspeed left handers. Turn 10 is the slightly slower of the two.
Then, if you get the right seats, you can see all the way down the start / finish straight and up to Turn 1 which is a long way in the distance. But that means you can see the starting grid and the start of the race, which is a massive bonus. All whilst having the wonderful backdrop of the Styrian mountains.
But that’s only if you’re in the correct seats far enough to the left. If you’re off to the right then the pit buildings will block your view of the start / finish straight. The videos below will demonstrate this.
This first video was filmed from Sector B Row 1. That’s the front row of the the second section from the right. And as you can see in the video, you’re nice and close to the track and get a great view of the cars coming around the last two corners.
But this low row combined with being far to the right means that once the cars have hit the apex of Turn 10 you quickly lose them out of sight behind the pit buildings, and can’t see anything along the start / finish straight.
This next video was filmed from Section C Row 10. That’s a little further to the left and a little higher uo, but still the pit buildings get in your way of seeing the main straight or Turn 1 in the distance:
This next video was filmed from Section D Row 20. So again we’re higher up and further to the left, and as you can see we now have a much better view down the main straight, but it’s still a little bit hindered about three quarters of the way along:
Finally this video was filmed from Section E Row 20. And now we have a full view of the start / finish straight, all the way up to Turn 1:
Best seats
As I’ve explained above, the best seats in the T10 grandstand at the Austrian GP are those which give you a view down the start / finish straight. For that you need to sit in Sections E or F. Higher seat numbers and higher row numbers in those stands are also beneficial for a clearer view towards T1.
In Sections A – C you won’t see down the main straight. Section D it’s likely to be a partially blocked view.
Is this a good place to sit?
You’re unlikely to see much overtaking at T10, but it does happen once in a while. But you’re well positioned for the pit lane entrance, and to see the cars cornering at high speed.
And if you manage to get the seats which I recommend above then you’ll also have a good view of the start of the race, but bring binoculars to see in to the distance!
