View Melbourne sets the stage for an extraordinary celebration as Formula 1 returns to Albert Park for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. At the heart of this weekend is Pitstop, an unofficial F1 after-party in partnership with Jim Beam. From race-day fuel in the morning to electrifying nights with Red Bull DJs, View Melbourne keeps the Grand Prix energy alive from Friday through Sunday, March 5-8, 2026.
From Sunrise to Checkered Flag: Experience Formula 1 the View Melbourne way
Morning: Fuel Your Race Day
Before the engines fire up at Albert Park, fuel your day at View Melbourne with specialty coffee and grab-and-go breakfast. Located just 200 meters from the circuit gates on St Kilda Road, we’re your closest pitstop before heading trackside for practice sessions, qualifying, and race day.
The Main Event: 2026 Australian Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit with new technical regulations, two additional teams on the grid, and the promise of closer racing than ever before. Melbourne’s street circuit winds around Albert Park Lake, featuring high-speed corners, dramatic overtaking zones, and the famous Turn 1 chaos that sets the tone for the entire championship. Whether you’re watching from the Piastri Grandstand on the main straight or catching the action at Turns 8-9, the Australian Grand Prix delivers unforgettable motorsport drama.
Night: Pitstop – The Unofficial After-Party
When the track goes quiet, View Melbourne comes alive. Pitstop, our unofficial F1 after-party in partnership with Jim Beam, transforms our venue into the beating heart of Grand Prix nightlife from Friday through Sunday nights. Red Bull DJs bring the energy, spinning sets that match the weekend’s adrenaline. A custom smoker serves up American-style smoked meats, while Jim Beam activations pour signature cocktails crafted exclusively for race weekend. Prizes and giveaways keep the excitement rolling well past the podium celebrations.
With Hop Garden at View Melbourne’s prime location on St Kilda Road and our restaurants and bars primed for your pre and post-race experiences, we’ve got every reason to make it a full Grand Prix weekend.
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit Details
Date: Thursday 5 March – Sunday 8 March, 2026
Location: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne
Race Start: Sunday 8 March, 2026 (time TBC)
View Melbourne Location: 562 St Kilda Road – just 200m from circuit entry gates
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix marks Formula 1’s return as the season opener, with Albert Park once again becoming the epicenter of the racing world. For tickets and full race weekend schedule, visit grandprix.com.au.
Event details subject to change.