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Australian GP Names 'Piastri Grandstand' for 2026 Season Opener

Organisers cite the Melbourne driver's championship‑leading 2025 form as the reason for the tribute.

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 3, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium with a trophy after finishing second place in the Hungarian Grand Prix REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo
Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named after him at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Image: XPB Images
The Piastri Grandstand will sit opposite the pit lane at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, the home grand prix of 24-year-old Oscar Piastri
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Overview

  • The new stand will sit on Albert Park’s main straight opposite pit lane, with prime views of the start line and McLaren’s garage.
  • It will be integrated with the existing Fangio Grandstand as part of an expanded structure offering premium seating.
  • The 2026 Australian Grand Prix runs March 5–8, with public ticket sales scheduled to open September 10, 2025.
  • Piastri leads the 2025 drivers’ standings on 284 points with six wins and 12 podiums, narrowly ahead of teammate Lando Norris on 275.
  • He joins fellow Australians with named stands at Albert Park, including Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo.