F1 reports record attendance and viewership for first half of 2026 season

Formula 1 has announced that all 11 races in the first half of the 2026 season sold out, drawing 3.7 million fans, up from 3.4 million in 2025. Australia leads attendance figures with 484,000 spectators, followed by Canada and Austria. A significant increase in TV viewership has also been noted, particularly in Brazil, Italy, and China, with the British GP achieving 18 million viewers. Social media engagement continues to rise, with a 17% increase in followers year-over-year on Instagram. F1's demographics indicate a growing fanbase, highlighted by a near-equal split of male and female fans and 43% under the age of 35.

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