Here’s my guide for you F1 fans considering spectating from the Webber stand at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
It includes examples of the view from here, a full seating chart and my tips on which are the best seats in the stand. Plus suggestions on other grandstands that are worth considering.
Where is it located?
The grandstand is named after one of the most famous Aussie racing drivers ever, Mark Webber.
It’s on the inside (right-hand side) of Turn 11 on the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit.
A number of years ago the Webber stand was on the main start finish straight but more recently it’s been moved to Turn 11.
Grandstand features
- Cover: Uncovered
- Seats: Plastic chairs, folding seat base and fixed back
- TV screens: One big screen visible the other side of the track, behind the gravel trap on the exit of Turn 11
Tickets - Australian Grand Prix
This is one of the cheapest grandstands at the Aus GP which mean tickets are in high demand. If they’re sold out on the official site you can buy tickets through Stubhub instead.
I’ve used StubHub lots of times for F1 events over the last few seasons and have always had a great experience. They also have a very robust FanProtect guarantee which keeps your money and tickets safe.
- Only standard uncovered tickets are available in this stand
- One of the cheapest grandstands at the Aus GP
- Tickets come in single day / 2 day (Sat, Sun) / 3-day (Fri, Sat, Sun) / 4 day (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) options
- Tickets include access to all Park Pass General Admission areas
- Tickets include access to the fan zones and concerts on the day(s) of your ticket
Webber grandstand seating plan
Below is the seating plan for the Webber stand at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
- Sections: A, B and C
- Rows: A (front) to N (back). There’s no row I.
- Numbered seating: Section A – 1 to 30, Section B – 1 to 28, Section C – 1 to 26
View from the grandstand
The map below shows the areas of track viewable from this grandstand shown in pink.
As the map shows, the Webber grandstand’s view is very limited. Being on the inside of the corner looking outwards, all that you can see is the turn-in point, apex and exit of the corner.
There are trees directly to the left of the stand and a hospitality building to the right that blocks most of the view down towards the next corner, so you’re really limited in how much of the track you can see.
9:12 in the video below was filmed from Section C, Row J, seat 1.
The video below was filmed from Section B Row G.
Webber stand best seats
The best seats in the Webber grandstand are those in section C, Rows F to N, seats 1 to 5.
Even though there is a hospitality building to the right of the grandstand, if you sit on the extreme right hand side of it then you can just about get an angle to see a little more of the track after the cars have exited Turn 11.
I avoid sitting in the front few rows as being close to the fence makes it harder to see from left to right, so sitting higher up gives you a wider vantage point.
Other grandstands at the Australian Grand Prix
Without a doubt the Vettel grandstand on the other side of the track gives you a much better view of this part of the circuit. From there you can see the Formula 1 cars for much longer before they enter and after they’ve exited Turn 11.
It’s definitely worth prioritising tickets in that stand over this one. In fact I’d prioritise most other stands over this one. The Webber stand is in the cheapest category, however, so better for people on a budget.
For seeing the cars corner flat out check out the Stewart or Waite stands.
Not a huge amonunt of passing happens here. If you want to be somewhere that’ll guarantee you some great overtaking action then try the Brabham, Jones or Moss grandstands at the first corner.
Alternatively, if you want to see the start of the race of catch a glimpse of your favourite teams or drivers in the pitlane then you need the Fangio stand on the pit straight.
Closest entrances
Albert Park entrance gates 9 and 10 are closest to this grandstand.
You have to use one of the pedestrian bridges over the circuit when you travel to the stand to get to it. There’s lots of those dotted around the Australian Grand Prix track.
