OSCAR PIASTRI GRANDSTAND TO DEBUT AT ALBERT PARK IN 2026

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Oscar Piastri’s sensational early career accomplishments in the world’s premier motorsport category will be honoured with a grandstand named after him at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit from 2026.

Piastri, who was born and raised in Melbourne, is in his third season of Formula 1® and has already matched or surpassed the number of career wins by some of his fellow Australian racers. Sitting at the top of the driver’s leaderboard with 14 out of 24 races complete for the 2025 season, and with his McLaren team comfortably leading the Constructors Championship, Piastri’s podium-winning streak shows no signs of slowing down.

The Piastri Grandstand will be located on the main straight, opposite pit lane. The popular Fangio Grandstand will remain, with the structure growing in capacity and sectioned into two – Piastri and Fangio, with the Piastri Grandstand incorporating the most premium and sought after seats closest to the start line.

Piastri will join a number of other Australian drivers who have a grandstand named after them around the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, including Jack Brabham, Arthur Waite, Alan Jones, Daniel Ricciardo and Mark Webber.

The news of the Piastri Grandstand comes as the highly anticipated dates for ticket sales is announced for the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026. Set to take place on 5-8 March 2026 as the opening race of the season, tickets will go on sale to the general public on 10th September 2025.

American Express Card Members will have an opportunity to access tickets first, with the Amex Pre-Sale going live at 12pm AEST on 3rd September 2025.

A range of pricing options will be available; with single day Park Passes (general admission) starting at just $45 for adults.

For ticket options and more information, visit grandprix.com.au.

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