FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026

Experience the magic of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, which returns to its traditional place as Round 1 of the Formula 1® season.

A driver favourite, the Australian leg of the Formula 1® championship never disappoints. Lando Norris got his season off to a flyer in 2025 as Oscar Piastri struggled in intermediate conditions - but who will be on the top step next time around?

The Organisers has unveiled an exciting line-up of post-race entertainment for this year’s Australian Grand Prix

Kicking off the weekend, Basement Jaxx will headline Friday night’s concert, with Australian DJ Jameela setting the tone as the opening act.

On Saturday evening, British chart-topper Rita Ora takes centre stage, following a high-energy performance from Aussie favourites Rogue Traders.

The party continues on Sunday, with Shouse warming up the crowd before Duke Dumont closes out the weekend in style.

The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne is one of the most popular races of the year for both fans and drivers. Once again, Albert Park will play host to the season opener in 2025, and tickets are likely fly off the shelves even quicker than usual. Charles Leclerc roared to his first ever win when F1® returned Down Under in 2022, while in 2023, Verstappen won in front of a record crowd of 444,631. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz become the third race winner in as many years in 2024 as the Red Bulls floundered.

The new poster boy for Australian Formula 1® is Oscar Piastri. The young McLaren driver offers a genuine shot at witnessing an Aussie victory for the home crowd.  

It won’t just be Formula 1® in action, as some of Australia’s most exciting race series take to the track from Thursday all the way up to race day Sunday. VHT Australian S5000 Championship, Supercars, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and a number of Historics will hitting the tarmac, as will the RAAF with an incredible air display in the air. 

Melbourne is more than just a Grand Prix host city. There are few places to rival it when it comes to beaches, surfing and wildlife tourism. March in Melbourne averages around 25 degrees, offering the perfect chance for a bit of pre-summer sun for visitors from the Northern Hemisphere.

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