Is Styrian Gp Same as Austrian Gp?

The two Grand Prix weekends, despite being held at the same track, have different names – the Austrian Grand Prix and Styrian GP. ... The situation was the same last year, with the Styrian GP being the first of two races at the Red Bull Ring.

Is Styrian and Austrian GP the same?

The Styrian Grand Prix (German: Großer Preis der Steiermark) is a Formula One motor racing event held at the Red Bull Ring, named after Styria, the province of Austria that the circuit is located in. The Styrian and Austrian Grand Prix events are held at the same circuit on consecutive weekends.

Why is the Austrian GP called Styrian?

Organisers of the race signed a contract with Liberty Media, the sport's commercial rights holder, to host a second round at the circuit on 12 July (a week after the first race) to be known as the "Styrian Grand Prix". The race was named for Styria, the state of Austria that the Red Bull Ring is located in.