Oscar Piastri to Have Grandstand Named After Him at 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne, Australia – August 18, 2025 – McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri will be honored with his own grandstand at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, mirroring similar accolades given to other prominent Australian drivers. The announcement was made today, with the “Piastri Grandstand” set to be located on the main straight, directly opposite the pit lane.
This recognition places Piastri alongside Australian motorsport legends Jack Brabham, Mark Webber, Daniel Ricciardo, Alan Jones, and Arthur Waite, all of whom have grandstands named in thier honour at Albert Park [[1]].”I’m very excited by the news that I’ll have my own grandstand at next yearS Australian Grand Prix,” Piastri stated. “It feels very surreal, and I never thought this would happen but the support is unbelievable and I can’t wait to see it all come together next March.” He expressed his anticipation of experiencing the energy and atmosphere from his dedicated fan base, situated directly across from the McLaren garage
