Australia performs host to the opener as soon as extra
Australia’s short-term road circuit that weaves its method by Melbourne’s stunning Albert Park hosted this yr’s season opener, having beforehand moved again to host the third spherical, and it will have that honour as soon as once more in 2026.
This yr’s occasion was one other step up, attracting a file weekend attendance of 465,498 – 13,443 increased than 2024 (which was a then-record).
The 2026 season begins on March 6-8 in Melbourne – per week sooner than this yr, giving the groups barely much less time to work on their new machines.
And, as was the case in 2025, it’s going to run back-to-back with China, with Japan remaining as Race 3, albeit this time working as a standalone occasion. The timing nonetheless means the cherry blossoms are set to be out in drive once more at Suzuka.
