2026 Race Weekend
Race name
Australian Grand Prix
Race date
8 March 2026
04:00:00 local
Past eventSeason position
Round 1 · Melbourne
Fan grandstand guide
Where to sit for the best view of the action.
Clark/Ascari Grandstand
Turns 1–2 braking zone
Buy grandstand tickets through the official event page or an authorised reseller. The best-view grandstands typically sell out months before race day.
Book your race weekend
Hotels near Melbourne
Race weekend dates · via Booking.com
Flights to Melbourne
Compare all airlines · via Skyscanner
⚡ Book early — race weekend hotels sell out fast
Hotels within 10 km of the circuit typically sell out 3–6 months before race day and double in price as the event approaches. Lock in a cancellable rate now.
Melbourne race weekend itinerary
4-day race weekend guide — arrival, practice days, qualifying, and race day. Best restaurants, hotels, and local tips for Melbourne.