Albert Park Pit Building

The existing pit building was constructed in 1995, with no significant upgrades since .

The current building does not meet the standards required by Formula 1 and the motorsport governing body, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, to host a Formula 1 event.

The pit building is being redeveloped to ensure Melbourne can continue to host the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix through to 2037.

As part of redeveloping the pit building, there is an opportunity to benefit local community sport.

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix event generates significant economic benefits and adds to Victoria’s global reputation and image.

The 2023 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is estimated to have supported 1,149 full-time jobs and generated an economic impact of $269m in Victoria.

In 2024, the event drew an estimated attendance of 452,055 individuals to Albert Park over the 4-day event, making it the largest motorsport event ever in Australia.

An estimated 80,987 unique specific and extended stay visitors to Victoria thanks to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix meant packed hotels, bars and restaurants across Melbourne.

Images of the city and Victoria’s regions were seen by nearly 3 million Australians, and millions more around the globe – a powerful advertisement for Victoria.

Victoria’s enviable calendar of major events gives locals the chance to enjoy world-class culture, sports and entertainment, while providing a boost of over $3.3 billion a year to our economy.

The upgrade will overhaul raceday facilities for drivers, support staff, race administration, media and spectators.

Elements of the upgrade for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix include;

• Brand new car garages (for teams and officials)
• New facilities for race control and administration
• New media centre
• Better hospitality facilities and more prime viewing spaces

When not used for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the new Albert Park pit building will continue to be a community sporting hub.

The current building will be demolished after the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

The new garages and a temporary Paddock Club facility will be constructed for the 2027 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

The new facility will be completed in time for the 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

It is expected that the new garages will be constructed for the 2027 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and that temporary hospitality facilities will be provided for the event.

The project will be completed in time for the 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Development Victoria is leading delivery of the project in consultation with key partners, including the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Parks Victoria, State Sport Centres Trust and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

We will work hard to minimise any impacts for the local community. Works notices will be distributed to local residents and businesses when main works commence and throughout the construction process whenever planned disruptions or traffic management activities are scheduled.

These notices will be made available on the project partner websites and casual park users will have the opportunity to opt into the community update emails.

We will work hard to minimise any impacts for the local community including the three schools bordering Albert Park. The project will keep the three schools in Albert Park updated via emails and community updates.

The project is still in an early phase and no formal request for planning permission has been lodged.

The project plans to submit a planning scheme amendment in December 2024.

Before the Minister for Planning considers this amendment, consultation with local councils, agencies, stakeholder groups, and nearby owners and occupiers will be carried out to ensure that views on the project are heard and considered.

There will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed planning scheme amendment in early 2025.

The community is also invited to share feedback or ask questions via the project email AlbertPark@development.vic.gov.au.

The pit building will be under construction between the 2026 and 2028 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix races and, therefore, not available to use by the public.

The three community sporting groups that will be provided temporary clubroom facilities during construction and will be able to access their existing playing fields or suitable alternatives.

The area immediately around the pit building will be impacted during the works and some roadways and paths may be diverted.  Notice of any changes to access ways and will be provided on site including directional signage.

Some of the casual use courts at the south eastern end of the existing building as well as field 16 west will be impacted by the works and unavailable during the construction period.

Access to allocated playing fields for tenant clubs will be maintained or suitable alternatives identified.