Aussie F1 fans erupt over ‘absolutely shameless’ price hike
Fans of the Australian Grand Prix are expressing frustration over significant price increases for the 2027 event. The cost hike includes both higher ticket prices and new mandatory membership tiers required for premium seating access.
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The backlash highlights growing consumer sensitivity to the rising costs of major sporting events and the trend of 'pay-to-play' membership models in professional sports.
Sport Motorsport Motorsport Aussie F1 fans erupt over ‘absolutely shameless’ price hike Damien McCartney Updated September 16, 2026 - 11.26pm . First published at 10.54pm
shares Share article F1 fans hoping to attend next year’s Australian Grand Prix will have to part with even more hard-earned to do so after confirmation of yet another price rise.
Following confirmation on Wednesday evening the 2027 event will be held across the weekend of April 1-4 , the Australian Grand Prix Corporation released ticket costs before they go on sale in a fortnight.
Fans flock around the podium following the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. The Age
Prices have increased slightly across the board, but the most significant change was the announcement of a new membership offering which has effectively doubled the cost of one of the most popular grandstands in the venue.
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