Australian Grand Prix Draws 465,498 Fans in 2023

The 2025 Formula 1 season kicked off with an exciting Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, where Lando Norris secured victory over Max Verstappen, marking a thrilling start to the year. Notably, this season features significant driver changes, including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton's surprising move from Mercedes to Ferrari, and Carlos Sainz transitioning to Williams. The new season also sees an influx of rookie drivers, with six making their debut, including Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes and Oliver Bearman at Haas. The event attracted nearly half a million fans, showcasing the sport's growing popularity, especially with the 75th anniversary of F1. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the 2026 season with the introduction of Cadillac as the 11th team, alongside Audi's planned takeover of Sauber. The upcoming China Grand Prix will feature a new sprint race format, adding excitement to the schedule.