2026 Australian Grand Prix Breaks Melbourne Attendance Record
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix took place in front of a crowd of over 483,000 – the largest number in Albert Park’s history on the F1 calendar.
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Domenicali Gives Update on F1 Sprint Future and Turkish GP Return
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has provided an update on the future of the F1 calendar, covering new races and an increase in the number of Sprint events.
The Best Race Week Events at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne is a vibrant city of sports, entertainment and festivals. Here’s some ideas to keep you busy away from the track at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
Catalunya Secures F1 Contract Extension
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2032, having secured a rotational deal which will see the sport race at the track in 2028, 2030 and 2032.
Rita Ora, Duke Dumont and Basement Jaxx Join 2026 Australian GP Line-Up
Australian Grand Prix organisers have announced the headline acts who’ll perform at the Lakeside Festival over the 2026 race weekend.
Shakira, Pitbull and Kygo to Headline 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Shakira, Pitbull and Kygo have been announced as the headline acts at the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi GP Wins Coveted F1 Promoter of the Year Award
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promoter Ethara has won the coveted Promoter of the Year Award at the annual Formula 1 Promoter Awards.
F1 Calendar Stories to Watch in 2026
From the completion of F1’s newest circuit, to calendar expansions and an increased number of Sprints – these are the calendar stories that could dominate headlines in 2026.
F1 Will Return to Portugal in 2027
The Portuguese Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, with race organisers at the Portimão circuit signing a two-year contract.
F1 Academy Confirms 2026 Calendar
F1 Academy’s seven-race calendar for 2026 has been revealed, with Silverstone set to host the women-only feeder series for the first time on British Grand Prix weekend.
Record Attendance at 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
With a weekend attendance of 203,000, the title-deciding 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the best-attended race in Yas Marina Circuit’s history on the F1 calendar.
Over 160,000 Attend 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Weekend
The fourth running of the Qatar Grand Prix attracted a weekend attendance of 162,972 according to local media reports. It is the highest figure in the event’s history.
