Lewis Hamilton is now at Ferrari. (Image: Getty)
fans will have to pay handsomely to watch debut in luxurious surroundings at the this weekend. All eyes will be on the seven-time world champion as he dons red in a Grand Prix race for the first time, having joined the Scuderia on a two-year deal from .
The Albert Park venue certainly holds special memories for the British icon. He debuted in Formula 1 in Melbourne in the opening race of the 2007 season, securing a podium place by finishing third. He’s twice taken the chequered flag down under in 2008 and 2015, going on to be crowned world champion that year on both occasions.
The clamour to watch his bow is huge, but a more comfortable but expensive option is available for those not willing to experience the hustle and bustle of the grandstands. The Casa suite will be perched on the main straight of the track, the perfect vantage point from which to watch the lights go out.
Invites are dished out to the chosen few. Only owners and VIP guests will be put on the guest list and able to enjoy first-class hospitality without shelling out for the privilege.
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Ferrari fans are likely to be out in force in Melbourne. (Image: Getty)
The general public can rub shoulders with the rich and famous if they purchase Casa tickets through the F1 team’s retailers. However, according to , a single entrance pass will cost around £9,000.
Despite the extortionate cost, fans don’t seem perturbed. The venue is said to sell out annually, and there aren’t expected to be any spare seats this weekend, given that Hamilton is making his team bow.
Those who have previously attended can also look forward to a change in surroundings this time around. The Casa area is said to have taken on a Tuscan villa theme, although the signature rooftop terrace and trackside garden remain.
Jan Hendrik Voss, president of Australasia, told Forbes that the suite was in “pole position” in terms of track location. He claimed the ‘extended interior space’ and decision to enhance the experience and been reflected by a growth in demand.