Experience Melbourne
The city comes alive.
- Curated race week moments
- Iconic Melbourne locations
Formula 1® doesn't just take over Albert Park – it takes over the city. And there’s no city quite like Melbourne. A place where sport and culture collide, Audi will bring the energy of race week to Melbourne’s streets and waterways.
Set on Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River, Afloat is the Audi riverside destination during race week. Experience iconic Audi vehicles from our past, alongside the R26 Formula 1® car.
Share a drink with friends at the BP fuel bar with live screenings of all Free Practice, Qualifying and Race sessions. Take in the city as Revolut DJs carry the energy from 5pm to 1am daily.
Evolution of Audi Performance
The Audi Revolut F1® Team show car is powered by a next-generation Formula 1® hybrid system delivering approximately 750 kW of total system output. At its core is a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6, paired with an advanced Energy Recovery System capable of up to 350 kW, harvesting kinetic energy under braking.
Developed and manufactured in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany, the R26 show car represents Audi’s most ambitous performance vision – precision engineered for the future of Formula 1®.
Blistering performance meets luxury. With 441 kW of power, 800 Nm of torque and 0–100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, the Audi RS Q8 delivers supercar pace in a commanding SUV form. quattro all-wheel drive and RS sport adaptive air suspension ensure precision and control at any speed. Inside, refined RS detailing, premium materials and cutting-edge digital displays balance raw performance with unmistakable Audi luxury.
The next generation Audi Q3 brings bold design, intuitive technology and everyday versatility into a compact luxury SUV. With up to 195 kW of power, quattro all-wheel drive and a refined, digitally focused interior, it balances performance with practicality. Inside, a panoramic digital display and premium finishes create a space that’s both connected and comfortable.
This is the Audi R8 that stormed the streets of Adelaide on New Year’s Eve 2000, wearing its iconic crocodile livery as a nod to Australian motorsport fans. Powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbo V8 delivering 400kW and 700Nm and weighing just 900kg, it reached close to 300km/h on the former Formula 1® street circuit. This R8 launched the platform that would go on to deliver Audi 13 Le Mans wins in 15 years.
From laneways to underpasses, Melbourne's food and coffee scene is part of its identity.
During race week, Audi is collaborating with Axil Roasters and Nico’s Sandwich Deli to deliver a uniquely local expression of Formula 1® in the city.
Scan the QR code on select Axil takeaway coffee cups for the chance to win an Audi driving experience.