The Piastri Effect – Australian GP on track for another attendance record

Boosted by McLaren frontrunner Oscar Piastri, Formula 1's Australian GP is set to enjoy another attendance boost as event organisers embrace the uncertainty over the new 2026 regulations.
As was the case last year, Melbourne is hosting the F1 season opener instead of Bahrain. It's naturally one of the most coveted spots on the calendar, and that rings true more than ever in 2026 given the ...Keep reading