Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri will be able to zoom past his own grandstand in next year’s Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park.

F1 world championship leader Oscar Piastri has been honoured with a grandstand at his home race in Australia next year. Melbourne -native Piastri currently holds a nine-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris in this year’s closely-fought title race, with 10 races left.

Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named in his honour at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The McLaren driver will race in his hometown at the beginning of next season in what has been described as “the most premium and sought after seats” at Albert Park, overlooking the start line.