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Sebastian Tan

'Come at a cost': Australian GP defends ticket prices

Record crowds at Albert Park watch Mercedes' George Russell during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian Grand Prix is defending hikes in ticket prices after revealing eye-watering admission and membership fees for next year's event.

Formula 1 on Wednesday unveiled that Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit would be one of the few courses to feature a sprint race in 2027, although the grand prix lost its status as the season opener.

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