The Australian Grand Prix was first held in 1928 at the Phillip Island Circuit in Victoria. Over the years, the race has been hosted at different venues across Australia, including Adelaide, Melbourne, and occasionally other cities.
Since 1996, the Australian Grand Prix has been held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, located in Albert Park, Melbourne. The track is a semi-permanent street circuit that winds its way around Albert Park Lake, offering a mix of fast straights and challenging corners with a picturesque backdrop for the high speed action.
The circuit features several iconic corners, including Turn 1 (known as "Senna Corner"), a tight right-left chicane that often sees intense action at the start of the race.
It is a relatively flat circuit with a blend of high-speed and low-speed corners, which tests the drivers' skills and the cars' performance.
Circuit length: 5.278km
Race length: 306.124 km
Laps: 58
Lap record: 1:20:235 (Sergio Perez, Red Bull, 2023)
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria in Australia and is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and thriving arts and culinary scenes. It is often considered one of the most liveable cities in the world
The city is renowned for its diverse and high-quality culinary offerings and takes its coffee seriously! You can find a wide range of cuisines, from street food to fine dining. Melbourne's laneways and alleys are filled with amazing finds; cozy cafes, trendy eateries, and world-class restaurants. The Yarra River flows through the city, offering picturesque walking and cycling paths pulling you into is many riverside bars
Melbourne is a sports enthusiast's paradise. It hosts major sporting events such as the Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup and of course the Australian Grand Prix as well as being home to the famous MCG.
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