It’s not just in Formula 1 that fans get to see courageous overtaking manoeuvres– the Red Bull Ring Classics also brings plenty of wheel-to-wheel action courtesy of Formula Historic. This unique racing series pits historic sports cars and single-seater racing cars against each other on track and revives the good old days of motor racing.
Hard Facts:
- Formula Historic is a racing series within the Histo Cup
- The series comprises Formula Historic (up to 1988) and Formula Young (up to 1999)
- The HANS cockpit safety system is mandatory for all vehicles
- The vehicles in Formula Historic are subdivided into performance divisions based on a balance-of-performance system
History of the series, from inauguration to cult status
Formula Historic is an absolute must for fans of classic racing cars. The first cars on the grid originated from the legendary Formula Vee, Formula Ford and Formula 3 series, but the field of participants has expanded over time and now also includes sports cars from the Sports 2000 class. The diminutive racers with their two-litre Ford series engines perfectly complement the starting field.
The fact that motorsport legends such as Ayrton Senna, Gerhard Berger and Alain Prost started their careers in similar racing cars speaks volumes.
Fair fight
To ensure fair competition, the vehicles must meet the specific requirements of their division in terms of engine, weight and aerodynamics. This keeps the spirit of racing alive and offers motorsport that thrills fans and drivers alike.
Class division
- Division 1:1,600cc Formula Ford
- Division 2: 2-litre Formula Ford, Sports 2000, Formula King
- Division 3: Formula 3 with 24mm restrictor, Formula Opel Lotus (Series), Formula Renault 8V (built no later than 2000)
- Division 4: Formula 3 with 26mm restrictor (built no later than 2000)
- Division 5: 2-litre vehicles (built no later than 2000) that have undergone technical modifications, including prototypes
