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21 June 2025

Fast Lane, Fine Views: How Vienna Celebrates the Austrian Grand Prix at The Ritz-Carlton

Man with a drink overlooking Vienna from The Ritz-Carlton rooftop bar; race winner spraying champagne at the track with team members.

Rooftop Horsepower: Vienna's View of F1 Glory

The Austrian Grand Prix takes place next week, and while the cars thunder around the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, some 200 kilometers away, Vienna sets the scene with its own blend of motorsport atmosphere and urban elegance. The Atmosphere Rooftop Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna offers panoramic views over the capital's skyline—though not quite far enough to glimpse the Styrian racetrack. Still, when a custom-designed Formula 4 car stands proudly among champagne flutes and signature cocktails, the vibe is unmistakably fast-lane.

This year, The Ritz-Carlton transforms its rooftop into the Perrier-Jouët Summer Garden, unveiling a specially wrapped Tatuus F4 T421 Gen 2, making it arguably the most stylish pit stop in town.

City Sounds, Engine Roars: A Preview of the F1 Weekend Program

But the rooftop weekend isn't the only way The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is marking the Austrian Grand Prix. For those wanting to get closer to the action, the hotel also offers an experience that reaches beyond the city skyline and straight to the race track in Spielberg. As announced on the official website of The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna and detailed via Marriott Bonvoy Moments, guests can book an exclusive package combining high-end hospitality with direct access to Formula 1 racing.

The offer includes a three-night stay in a Premium Executive Suite, daily breakfast, and a private opening soirée featuring a gourmet menu by the hotel's in-house chefs. But the highlight lies in the transfer: private round-trip transport to the Red Bull Ring for three consecutive days—Practice, Qualifying, and Race Day—alongside reserved seating in the coveted T3 Grandstand. A personalised Grand Prix kit completes the package. The journey from Vienna to Spielberg can take up to 3.5 hours each way, depending on traffic, but for dedicated fans, this full immersion promises front-row insight into the weekend's peak moments.

Red Bull Ring: Austria's Theatre of Speed

The real action unfolds at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, home to Austria's Formula 1 Grand Prix. The 4.326 km track, nestled in the Styrian hills, is a favorite among drivers for its dramatic elevation changes, long straights, and sweeping corners. The 2025 race weekend from 27 to 29 June will follow the traditional F1 format—with practice sessions on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and the main Grand Prix on Sunday.

The circuit delivers plenty of overtaking, fast corners, and a festival-like atmosphere—making it one of the most dynamic stops on the F1 calendar.

In parallel, The Ritz-Carlton has released its own program for the weekend in Vienna. While the engines roar in Styria, Vienna answers with curated elegance:

The Ritz-Carlton Vienna Grand Prix Program

Saturday, 28 June
12:30–15:45: Lunch & cocktails in the Atmosphere Rooftop Bar with a live DJ
15:45–17:30: Live broadcast of the F1 Qualifying in the D-Bar, with motorsport insights by expert Harry Miltner

Sunday, 29 June
17:30–01:00: Private rooftop After Party in the Perrier-Jouët Summer Garden with live DJ sets and race-inspired cocktails

Details and tickets are available online. The ticket includes a signature Grand Prix cocktail.

Best Place to Watch (If You're Not in Spielberg)

At the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, fans looking for a panoramic view of the action can head, for example, to the General Admission Steiermark area, where a hilltop vantage point provides sightlines across several key turns. In Vienna, though, it's clear where the F1 spirit lives: The Ritz-Carlton rooftop. With the stylized setting, knowledgeable commentary, and luxurious ambiance, it offers a uniquely Viennese way to feel the race without leaving the city. There's something about the height, the hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, and a race car gleaming in the sun that captures what makes Formula 1 special: speed, spectacle, and style.

Editorial Styling Tip: Putting on the Ritz – Without the Tie

Pierre Gasly, formerly with AlphaTauri and now driving for Alpine, may have stepped out in a formal Louis Vuitton suit for the F1: The Movie premiere in New York's Times Square (video), but The Ritz-Carlton's Grand Prix weekend calls for a different approach. Fashionable casual is the formula: think smart trousers, flowing dresses, crisp shirts, or a well-cut blazer—just enough polish to match the location, with freedom to enjoy the race in style. No need for a pit crew—just put on the Ritz.


Images, from left to right: A man with a drink in hand at the Atmosphere Rooftop Bar of The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, taking in the panoramic view over the city. Right: A race track moment capturing the winner spraying champagne as team members celebrate. The visuals reflect the atmosphere of the Grand Prix Weekend in Vienna and at the circuit. Photos: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna.