Albert Park will retain its muscle for another three years with the extension of the contract between the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Supercars until 2029.
The Supercars Championship has long been a fan favourite amongst racegoers at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Australia’s premier touring-car racing series, which delivers a thrilling door-to-door spectacle, has a fan-facing base at Motorsport Straight at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, including Supercars Podium and Paddock access for all ticket holders.
Supercars Chief Executive James Warburton stated that “We are extremely proud to be extending our partnership with the Australian Grand Prix and
thank Minister Dimopoulos and Travis for their continued support.”
“This event is a special part of our Championship. It showcases the unique, combative style of Supercars racing to the world and the huge new fanbase being drawn by Formula 1. Our drivers and teams love it and we know their F1 counterparts feel the same way.”
“We’re looking forward to showing off the magic of Supercars again this weekend.”
The opportunity to get up close to the team garages proved incredibly popular among fans and drivers when the category moved to the Motorsport Straight Precinct in 2025.
Supercars first raced at Albert Park as part of the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in the event’s debut in 1996, with the event becoming a full championship round in 2018. The driver who accumulates the most points over the four races of Grand Prix weekend takes home the Larry Perkins Trophy, named for the legendary Supercars and Formula 1 driver.
Travis Auld, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chief Executive Officer, is proud to be keeping Supercars on the Formula 1 support ticket.
“Supercars are one of the most revered categories in the motorsport world, with drivers from all over the world eager to get behind the wheel as seen in recent years with F1 stars jumping at the opportunity when they come to Melbourne.”
“It’s incredibly exciting to have the Supercars Championship join us for another three years, we know they are a fan favourite and add a huge amount of entertainment to the four days at Albert Park.”
With races every day of the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026, fans who have yet to get tickets have one last chance to catch the action at Albert Park, with only Thursday tickets remaining after Friday, Saturday and Sunday sold out in record time.
More information can be found at grandprix.com.au.
