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<\/p>\nSave the track map and daily schedule to your phone, as Wi-Fi reception can become weak at busy times. Taking snacks with you can also allow you to hold down a prime viewing perch, instead of losing it when going to buy food.<\/p>\n
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F1 fans keeping cool at Albert Park.Credit: Eddie Jim<\/p>\n
Tickets<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t got yours already, you\u2019ve left your run very late.<\/p>\n
At the time of writing, there were still a few \u201cPark Passes\u201d (general admission tickets) for Thursday and Friday available, but all other tickets were sold out or down to the last couple, including the three-day (Friday to Sunday) \u201cT8 Lakeside gold\u201d tickets for $5195, which include hospitality and other perks.<\/p>\n
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The F1 cars won\u2019t hit the track on Thursday, but there\u2019s still the chance to hear from the drivers during the fan forum and have a grand prix experience without the crush of fans on race day.<\/p>\n
The grandstands generally aren\u2019t ticketed on this day \u2013 just Friday to Sunday \u2013 so you can roam around and check out different viewing areas to make informed purchases in future years.<\/p>\n
Shade can be difficult to find, especially around the general admission viewing areas. But organisers have added more shaded areas for this year\u2019s event.<\/a><\/p>\n Organisers have also warned fans to avoid buying GP tickets from fraudulent websites and online scams<\/a> after a number of scam tickets were sold to unsuspecting fans.<\/p>\n The best spots to watch the race<\/p>\n Melbourne-based F1 content creator Danii Clarkson loves the view from the Brabham Stand.<\/p>\n \u201cI love the Brabham Stand, it\u2019s right on the first two corners, you always get exciting action there, and it has lots of food and drink options right outside,\u201d Clarkson said.<\/p>\n For those who are in the general admission areas, Clarkson recommends two spots, including the back straight where cars reach high speeds.<\/p>\n \u201cThe area right next to Brabham, located on the straight after turn two \u2013 that is my personal favourite spot,\u201d Clarkson said.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso, along the back straight, around turn nine \u2013 that viewing mound\/hill is a great spot.\u201d<\/p>\n The main attractions<\/p>\n Whether you have a Park Pass or one of the more expensive grandstand or hospitality tickets, you will get access to watch the car racing: Formulas 1-3, Supercars and others. You\u2019ll also have access to the musical acts at the Lakeside Festival, the chance to see drivers up close on the Melbourne Walk, plus all the food trucks, fan experiences and other stalls and interactives.<\/p>\n Keep an eye on the daily schedule for on-stage interviews with various F1 stars and talking heads while the racing in the non-F1 events can be pretty spectacular too, especially the Australian and New Zealand drivers fighting it out in the Supercars.<\/p>\n Iconic restaurant Chin Chin<\/a> will have a pop-up venue at the track, although it will likely be filled and require pre-booking to land a table.<\/p>\n Tips for new visitors, Park Pass holders<\/p>\n Clarkson recommends new visitors and Park Pass holders to explore the whole Albert Park course and all the activities, while making a stop on Thursday or Friday could provide priceless planning information.<\/p>\n \u201cWalk around, see what you find and enjoy every moment,\u201d Clarkson said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe easiest way to navigate is to use the Australian GP map and take a look at their precincts.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are four that make up Albert Park, and each offers different things.<\/p>\n \u201cThe No.1 Park Pass tip is to use Thursday and Friday to try the different viewing areas, so you know where you want to watch the race and can head straight there on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n Loading<\/p>\n The sprint to the Melbourne Walk<\/p>\n The walk is a celebrated part of the Albert Park track that has been emulated by other races. But don\u2019t let the name fool you.<\/p>\n Each day when gates open, fans will sprint without any care for human life towards the Melbourne Walk in hopes of nailing down a prime fence position to try and score a selfie or autograph from their favourite driver.<\/p>\n It can be just as willing as the first turn of the race, so take care and remember that your odds of snaring a moment with the likes of Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri or Lewis Hamilton are as likely as this reporter winning the grand prix in his old Toyota Corolla.<\/p>\n The music<\/p>\n Just like for the Australian Open tennis, grand prix organisers realised they have the perfect setting for a music festival.<\/p>\n They will run the Lakeside Festival, with two acts performing each day.<\/p>\n Rita Ora will perform at the Australian Grand Prix.Credit: Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 via Getty Images<\/p>\n Thursday will be headlined by Australian act Mallrat. Friday will feature international superstar Rita Ora and local favourites Rogue Traders. Dance act Basement Jaxx will lead the weekend off on Saturday and the Grammy-nominated Duke Dumont will end it on Sunday.<\/p>\n That signature V10 \u201cscream\u201d<\/p>\n Keep an ear out for the demonstration runs from the 2001 Jaguar-Cosworth R2 V10 car, which features the kind of signature F1 engine used from 1989 to 2005. It\u2019s recognisable for its \u201chigh-pitched scream\u201d as it hits full power.<\/p>\n That Jaguar is scheduled to hit the track on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport are sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Rita](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/eff844f28011e5e8ff114f994e9749ba4f390364.jpeg\")
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