Red Bull Ring enforces an A3 size limit strictly for grandstand entry. That's smaller than most standard daypacks. Measure your bag before race day — the motorcycle locker area is a long walk if you're turned away at the gate.
Maximum bag size: A3 — 29.7 × 42cm
Clear bag required: No — a normal bag within A3 dimensions is accepted
Enforcement: Strictly enforced at grandstand entrances
A3 is the size of a large piece of paper — 29.7cm × 42cm. A standard 25-30L daypack is typically wider and taller than this. Most festival backpacks, school bags, and regular travel daypacks are over the limit.
Measure before you leave accommodation
Hold a piece of A3 paper next to your packed bag. If your bag is wider or taller than the paper, it will be rejected at the gate. Security at Red Bull Ring applies this rule consistently — there are no exceptions for “close enough.”
The official policy is published at redbullring.com/en/events-tickets/formula-1/. Check the official source before race day as policies can change between seasons.
Gate checks at Red Bull Ring are thorough. The most commonly rejected items:
There is a luggage deposit at the motorcycle parking area — approximately €15/day. However, it is a significant walk from most grandstands and grandstand entrances, and it fills up on busy days.
Knittelfeld station lockers fill almost immediately on race day — do not rely on them as a backup if your bag is rejected at the gate. The right plan is to measure your bag before you leave accommodation.
The A3 limit defines what you can bring — pack the bag that fits the limit, then fill it with what matters most. Priority items: