{"id":1535,"date":"2025-03-17T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:46:31","slug":"australian-grand-prix-grandstand-guide-on-where-to-watch-the-f1-race-at-albert-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/australian-grand-prix-grandstand-guide-on-where-to-watch-the-f1-race-at-albert-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Grandstand Guide: Where to watch the Australian Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Australian Grand Prix has long been one of the standout races on the Formula One calendar. Held at the scenic Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, the event traditionally served as the season opener for many years before the start of the championship moved to Bahrain in 2019. In recent seasons, however, the race has once again returned to the front of the calendar, restoring its reputation as one of the most exciting ways to begin a new Formula 1 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sport is currently competing under a new set of technical regulations introduced for 2026, ushering in a fresh generation of cars and a new competitive cycle for teams across the grid. Major rule changes often reshape the competitive order and spark new rivalries as teams work to unlock performance from their designs over several seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Australian fans, the spotlight naturally falls on Oscar Piastri, who has firmly established himself as one of the country\u2019s leading Formula 1 drivers. The Melbourne-born star endured a frustrating start to the new era in 2026 after crashing on his way to the grid at his home race, and he will no doubt be eager to put that disappointment behind him when Formula 1 returns to Albert Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Australian Grand Prix grandstand map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Australian Grand Prix Grandstand Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To find the best place to watch the Melbourne Grand Prix, take a look through our Grandstand Guide to help decide which viewing areas suit you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fangio Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Fangio
The Fangio Grandstand at the beginning of the 2018 Australian Grand Prix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best view in a grandstand named after one of the best. The Fangio Grandstand bears the name of the great Argentine five-time world champion and lines the grid at the start-finish straight. In 2025, this will be the place to see the season get underway. You\u2019ll soak up the electric pre-race atmosphere as the cars prepare for the start, as well as witness the chequered flag moment and podium celebrations. During the race, keep an eye on the pit lane. The strategy could decide the winner of the race, so you\u2019ll want to see who pulls off an under\/over-cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stand stretches quite far back, so you will have a good view into the pits. These are the Premium Fangio tickets where the seats are covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard ones in the lower rows are very close to the track, putting you almost within touching distance of the cars. Those lower rows will not benefit from the cover, but the higher seats will be covered from the elements, usually bright sunshine in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moss Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Moss Grandstand is slightly further along the straight from the Fangio Grandstand. This is a great spot in-line with the braking spot for Turn 1. At the start of the race, we\u2019ve seen excitable drivers bunch up and make contact with each other as the race gets going. But it\u2019s also where you could see cars make a bold move to get ahead as they reach a high-speed section of the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jones Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Moss
The Moss (l) and Jones (r) Grandstands a the start of the 2018 Australian Grand Prix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jones Grandstand is next to the Moss Grandstand, in line with the turning point and apex of Turn 1. Here, you\u2019ll see the cars pass through the sharp Turn 1 and follow through the left-hander Turn 2. You\u2019ll have a good view of the cars sorting themselves out and fight for track position through the first sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brabham Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Brabham
The view from the Brabham grandstand towards Turn 3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brabham Grandstand is opposite the Jones Grandstand at Turns 1 and 2. It\u2019s angled in such a way that the cars will approach from the main straight behind the grandstand. You will see them jostle through the first two turns and fight for the best track position out of Turn 2. This could be the best spot on the circuit to catch and first lap drama that may ensue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hill Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Hill
The view you’ll see from the Hill Grandstand, as the cars plough towards Turn 3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Named after Damon Hill, the inaugural winner of the Australian F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne, the Hill Grandstand is located on the outfield of Turn 3. An overtaking hot spot on the revamped Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, it is just a short distance from Gate 3, with views over Turn 3 and the short chute towards Turn 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost a hairpin, the cars decelerate hard after a long straight. That makes this an opportunity to overtake, albeit a risky one. In 2019, this is where Max Verstappen made a crucial overtake on Sebastian Vettel to claim the third spot on the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ricciardo Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stand is named after the Honey Badger himself. It sits facing Turn 4, a slow right hander before the cars gear up to move through the high-speed sections of the track. Turn 4 is a right-angled turn to the left, and could be an opportunity for a driver to fight back against an overtake at the previous corner. It\u2019s a relatively small grandstand, and covered by the elements with a big screen close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Premium Ricciardo tickets offer covered seats higher up the stand, while the regular ones sit in the lower section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Clark Grandstand is one of just two stands in Sector 2 – the other one being the Button Grandstand. Prior to 2021, this was at a braking point for Turn 9, a right-hand turn into a sweeping high-speed left hander and an opportunity to make a pass. But this corner has been reprofiled, and it is now much less of a corner (if a turn at all). Turn 2 will flow between Turns 8 and 11, removing the chicane. That puts the Clark Grandstand in what could be one of the fastest spots on the circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waite Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Waite Grandstand is located on the outside of a really exciting part of the track. Following the high-speed Sector 2, the drivers whip the car through this high-speed chicane. Like the Clark stand, you\u2019ll catch the cars at incredible speeds while executing precise control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Waite Grandstand became a fan favourite in 2022 when Carlos Sainz beached his Ferrari right in front of the stand in an audacious overtake attempt on Mick Schumacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schumacher Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schumacher Grandstand is the first of four with a view of the final turn. On the outside, the cars will approach from behind the grandstand before slowing to the right hand side of the grandstand as they approach Turn 15. This slows the cars right down, so you\u2019ll get a good chance to see if any driver is brave enough to pull off a last-gasp move. The cars pick up the throttle, but not for long before they approach the final turn. The Schumacher Grandstand is also in line with the pit lane entry, so you\u2019ll be the first to know who is pulling off a strategic stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many other grandstands, the Schumacher Stand offers Premium tickets which provide shade in the higher section. The regular tickets are located lower down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Prost
The Prost Grandstand has a great view of the cars coming out of Turn 16.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prost Grandstand is next to the Schumacher one, and closer to the entry of the final turn. The drivers have to manage the throttle through Turn 16: too much and they\u2019ll go into the wall, not enough and it will compromise their speed on the straight. Drivers will aim to stay as close to each other as possible through this final turn, so they can line up a move or catch a slipstream on the main straight. The grandstand curve around with the corner, so you may get a few down the straight depending on where your seat is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senna Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Senna
The Senna Grandstand is next to the curved Prost Grandstand. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Senna Grandstand is the first grandstand lining the straight section on the track. You\u2019ll have a view of the pit lane and be able to track who is making a stop when. The drivers will really stand on the throttle out of the corner, and this stand is where you\u2019ll see the cars aim for maximum acceleration into the straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webber Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Webber Grandstand is located just infield of Turn 11, opposite the Vettel Grandstand. Fans in this stand were treated to the best seats in the house in 2022 when Fernando Alonso’s Q3 came to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stewart Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Stewart Grandstand is located on the exit of Turn 5. There are no other grandstands nearby making this a unique view of the car slowing down to manoeuvre the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lance Stroll famously shunted Nocholas Latifi here in the qualifying session of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Button Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Jenson Button, has also earned his name on a grandstand. Located on the outfield of Turn 8, the Button Stand offers views of the cars slowing down before accelerating to crazy speeds on one of Formula 1’s fastest straights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vettel Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sebastian Vettel was a four-time world champion and also four-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix. His namesake grandstand offers fans views of Turn 11. The stand faces the Webber Grandstand and also offers plenty of good options for food and drink stands located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauda Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: No
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lauda Grandstand faces back towards the city, giving fans a view of Melbourne as well as a great spot for the on track action. Watch as the car navigate Turn 11, pass in front of the grandstand for Turn 12 and then slow down again as they approach Turn 13. There is also a run off area where cars may end up beached right in front of the Lauda Stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piastri Grandstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big screen:<\/strong> Yes
Covered<\/strong>: Partially (Premium seats undercover)
Numbered seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New in 2026, the Piastri Grandstand sits at the start-line end of the main straight, giving fans an awesome view as the cars launch down towards Turn 1. Named in honour of Australia\u2019s rising star Oscar Piastri, the stand celebrates the hometown hero who has quickly become a favourite among local fans. From here you can feel the build-up before the lights go out, watch the field charge past at full speed, and take in all the pit-lane activity across the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Admission<\/strong> at the Melbourne Grand Prix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Australian
Fans in General Admission at the Australian Grand Prix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Australian Grand Prix is located in the public Albert Park. As such, there is a wealth of spots for general admission ticket holders. This makes it one of the most attractive GA options in Formula 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s actually easier to outline the areas where you can\u2019t stand: the inside of Turn 4 to Turn 12, the outside of Turns 3 and 4, and anywhere from Turn 15 to Turn 1 – which is where most of the grandstands are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would recommend the Turn 2 spots to catch the first lap action, the outside at Turn 10 and 11 where the cars will reach phenomenal speeds, or anywhere at Turn 3 to see overtakes. Of course, with a three-day ticket, you can explore the circuit at your leisure and scope out the best spots on the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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