The Styrian Grand Prix (german: Großer Preis der Steiermark) was a

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motor racing event held at the

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, named after

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, the province of

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in which the circuit is located. Created in 2020 to maximize the number of Grands Prix during seasons affected by the

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, the Styrian event has been held as a double-header with the

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at the same circuit on consecutive weekends.

History

The

in 2020 led to disruption of the original race calendar, with a number of events cancelled. The Styrian Grand Prix was added to the revised calendar as a "one-off" race, like several other new or returning Grands Prix, in order to make up for the loss of other races. After the

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, it was the second consecutive race at the Red Bull Ring. Mercedes's

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qualified on pole and won the race. Despite the original intention for the Styrian Grand Prix to be held as a one-off event in 2020, the event returned in as the eighth round of the championship to replace the

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which was postponed due to travel restrictions to manage the

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qualified on pole and went on to win the race. The Styrian Grand Prix was discontinued for with the Red Bull Ring hosting only the

Winners

All Styrian Grands Prix were held at the

References

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