The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 roars back into Albert Park from 5th to 8th March, launching the Formula 1® season with an adrenaline-fuelled weekend in the heart of Melbourne. Get set for a bigger, bolder and more electrifying event than ever before. The grid expands to twenty-two cars with the arrival of a brand new team, igniting fresh rivalries and setting the stage for even more high speed drama at the season opener. The spotlight will be firmly on Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit as new-regulation Formula 1 cars take to the iconic lakeside circuit for the first time, framed by Melbourne's stunning skyline. With record-breaking crowds expected to descend on the city, this is your chance to witness the ultimate motorsport spectacle - up close, unforgettable, and unmistakably Melbourne.