Melbourne Grand Prix to honor motorsport legend Jack Brabham. Jack Brabham 60th anniversary celebration at Australian Grand Prix.

Celebrating past and present

The weekend of the Australian Grand Prix will coincide with the highly anticipated start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, which will inevitably go down in history for the introduction of the new technical regulations. The Melbourne circuit will host this revolutionary moment in Formula 1, but it will also provide a unique link to the past, celebrating an icon of Australian motorsport: Sir Jack Brabham.

From the 1950s to 2001

On the eve of the first race weekend, scheduled from March 6th to 8th, a spectacular demonstration will feature 50 cars taking to the Albert Park track, including those with which Jack Brabham won his three Formula 1 World Championships. The event will also mark the 60th anniversary of Brabham’s last world championship and will include the return to the track of the 2001 Jaguar-Cosworth R2, complete with the unmistakable roar of its V10 engine.

Honoring Australian Motorsport heroes

In addition to the cars on display, six new members will be inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. David Brabham, son of the three-time world champion, commented on the significance of the event: “This year marks the 60th anniversary of my father’s third Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship and the first Constructors’ Championship he achieved. It remains one of the most iconic moments in the history of Formula 1, as Sir Jack is still the only person to have ever won a world championship with a car he built himself. This celebration is particularly meaningful for so many people in Australia, representing an extraordinary achievement and a true David and Goliath story. With 50 Brabham and Cooper cars on display, plus track demonstrations with my son Sam and me driving, it promises to be an incredible spectacle.”

The Melbourne show not only offers a nostalgic glimpse into the rich history of Formula 1 but also connects fans with the engineering and racing heritage that continues to inspire drivers and teams today. From the legendary machines of the 1950s to the roar of the 2001 Jaguar V10, spectators will experience decades of motorsport innovation and the remarkable legacy of Sir Jack Brabham, whose achievements continue to influence the world of racing more than half a century later.