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\n\tPop star Rita Ora<\/a> brought a high-energy pop spectacle to Australia\u2019s Formula 1 Grand Prix<\/a> weekend in Melbourne, performing for thousands of race fans during the 2026 event.<\/p>\n \n\tThe singer took the stage Saturday (March 7) during the entertainment programming surrounding the Australian Grand Prix, delivering a hit-packed set that blended dance-pop theatrics with race-day adrenaline at the Albert Park Circuit.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI know it\u2019s F1, but I\u2019m gonna call this Pride One gay one, because everywhere I go, I bring my queens,\u201d Ora told the crowd. \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to perform for you. I am honoured to be here and anytime I get to come back to Australia,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n \n\tOra\u2019s appearance added a pop-culture moment to the global sporting event, which traditionally draws major music acts as part of its fan-focused weekend programming. The performance was met with enthusiastic reactions from the crowd gathered at the circuit, many of whom shared clips of the show across social media shortly after she stepped on stage.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI feel like the universe literally just keeps bringing me back to Australia and it\u2019s the coolest thing ever,\u201d Ora continued during the show. \u201cI feel like at this point, I don\u2019t even know why I don\u2019t live here yet, but soon hopefully,\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tOra has remained a regular presence across music, television and film in recent years. In addition to releasing new music and collaborating with artists across the pop and electronic worlds, she has also appeared as a judge and host on several international TV franchises.<\/p>\n \n\tThe singer has also spoken publicly about her marriage to filmmaker Taika Waititi<\/a>, whom she wed in a private ceremony in Los Angeles in 2022. Ora has described the relationship as being built on a strong friendship, and has said that becoming a stepmother to Waititi\u2019s two daughters has shifted her perspective on life.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s changed how I see things,\u201d she has said in interviews, noting that family and everyday moments now carry greater meaning.<\/p>\n \n\tThe singer, who has been releasing music for more than a decade, recently teased a new project and described her upcoming material as a creative reset following years in the pop spotlight. <\/p>\n