Australian Grand Prix / Albert Park Seating Guide

Where to sit at Albert Park:
Brabham, Waite & Fangio grandstands.

Compare viewing areas, check ticket restrictions and find the appropriate entrance for your seat.

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Albert Park.
At a glance.

Find your view of the action at Albert Park. Know what your ticket includes and where to enter before you arrive.

5.278km lap
14turns
35viewing areas

Choose the racing action
Compare corners, straights and the view from each area.
Check the ticket
Reserved seat or general admission? Check membership and access restrictions.
Match the entrance
Find the recommended gate, then follow your ticket’s entry instructions.

Sector 1≈1.733 kmSector 2≈2.262 kmSector 3≈1.283 km

Straight Mode5 zonesSpeed trapOvertake detectionOvertake activation

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Which Albert Park viewing area suits you?

Start with the racing action you want to see, then compare roof coverage and ticket restrictions. Match your preferred view to the right ticket and entrance.

Albert Park grandstand and Park Pass comparison
Viewing area	Circuit location	Roof	Big screen	Best for	Ticket & entrance
Jones Grandstand	Turn 1 (Driver's Left)	Unconfirmed	Yes; sightline depends on position	First corner battles	Reserved-seat product; check current sale. Recommended Gate 1.
Brabham Grandstand	Turn 1 (Driver's Right)	Unconfirmed	Yes; sightline depends on position	First corner membership	Albert Park Circuit Club Premium membership. Recommended Gate 1.
Waite Grandstand	Turn 10 (Driver's Left)	Unconfirmed	Yes; sightline depends on position	High-speed direction changes	Reserved-seat product; check current sale. Recommended Gate 8.
Fangio Grandstand	Main Straight (Driver's Left)	Selected products / rows; check ticket	Yes; sightline depends on position	Grid and pits	Reserved-seat product; check current sale. Recommended Gate 1.
Clark Grandstand	Turn 8.5 (Driver's Left)	Selected products / rows; check ticket	Yes; sightline depends on position	Lakeside straight speed	Reserved-seat product; check current sale. Recommended Gate 5.
Park Pass	General-admission viewing around the circuit	No reserved covered seat	Yes; sightline depends on position	Explore the circuit	Park Pass general admission. Recommended Gates 2-10.

For Fangio and Clark, choose your ticket’s roof option and seat row carefully. Screen views vary by position.

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The spectator’s guide

Find your racing view.

Choose an area. See the view, understand the trade-offs, then find it on the circuit.

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35 of 35 viewing areas

Updated 2026-09-26.

Grandstand

Mid-range

Turn 4 precision

American Express Grandstand

Turn 4 (Driver's Left)

Watch the technical Turn 4 sequence from the outside of the circuit.

Roof: Partly covered
Screen: Confirmed
Overtaking: medium

Entrances, access & seat details

Entrance: Recommended Gate 3.

Use the entrance on your ticket. Arrange accessible seating or a companion place when booking. Shade and screen views vary by seat.

Map notes

Approximate grandstand outline. Approximate grandstand outlines and gate locations. Covered options vary by ticket; final 2027 accessibility map and event timetables are pending.

Albert Park Circuit Entry essentials

Your race-day kit.

Less to carry. More to enjoy. Check your essentials before you head to the circuit.

Circuit entry rulesBefore you travelReviewed 2026-09-08

Size limit

Your bag

30cm x 20cm x 40cm (Max 20 Litres)

01 05 essentials

Beyond the essentials

The rest of your bag.

Food, family needs and the items to leave at home.

Food, drink & comfortBottles, food and what you can sit on

Containers: Plastic, silicone, or aluminium refillable bottles; glass strictly prohibited.
Outside food: Allowed
Seat cushions: Allowed
Folding chairs: Permitted in General Admission (Park Pass) areas only; strictly prohibited inside grandstands.

Cameras & fan gearCamera supports, flags and banners

Tripods & monopods: Not allowed
Selfie sticks: Allowed
Flagpoles: 1.0 metre (flexible hollow plastic only; wood and metal poles confiscated).
Banners: 2.0m x 1.0m (must not block sightlines or track signage).

Storage, medical & familyPlan for the things you need to bring

On-site lockers: Not available
Rejected items: No luggage lockers on-site; storage must be arranged at Southern Cross Station before taking trams.
Medical supplies: Prescription medications in original containers with matching ticket-holder ID.
Baby care: Diaper bags and infant formula permitted subject to inspection; strollers must be parked in buggy bays.

Leave these at homeProhibited items and equipment

Firearms, ammunition, knives, blades, multi-tools, and self-defence sprays
Flares, smoke canisters, fireworks, and pyrotechnics (criminal prosecution & lifetime venue ban)
Drones, model aircraft, and remotely piloted aerial systems
Glass bottles, glass food jars, and hard metal thermoses/flasks
Laser pointers, high-powered optical strobes, and megaphones/air horns
Bicycles, electric scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, and rollerblades
Commercial broadcasting video cameras and audio recording equipment
Ambush marketing materials, political banners, and unauthorized commercial flyers

Map notes & sources

Approximate grandstand outlines and gate locations. Covered options vary by ticket; final 2027 accessibility map and event timetables are pending.

Formula 1 circuit guide

Track map (MIT)