Albert Park Circuit
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Melbourne, Australia
Track Layout
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Sector 1
Sector 2
Sector 3
Start/Finish
Circuit Information
Track Length
5.278 km
Corners
14
First Grand Prix
1996
Circuit Type
semi-permanent
Direction
clockwise
Lap Record
1:20.235
Charles Leclerc (2024)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Melbourne Grand Prix Corporation
1996Last update: 2021
Circuit Evolution
2021Major reprofiling - Turn 9-10 chicane removed, corners widened, faster layout
Historic Moments
1996first
Melbourne's First Race
Damon Hill won the first Australian GP in Melbourne after the race moved from Adelaide. Martin Brundle had a spectacular airborne crash.
2009classic
Brawn GP Magic
In their first ever race, Brawn GP finished 1-2 with Button and Barrichello. The fairytale team that came from nowhere.
2022classic
Leclerc Dominates
Charles Leclerc led every lap in the new-layout race, as Verstappen retired with fuel problems.
2023classic
Red Flag Chaos
Three red flags in one race - an F1 record. Max Verstappen eventually won in the chaos.
Did You Know?
- 1Located around Albert Park Lake, just 2km from Melbourne CBD
- 2Traditionally hosts the season-opening race, bringing F1 to the Southern Hemisphere
- 3The 2021 redesign removed chicanes and widened corners, increasing average speed by 10km/h
- 4Public roads are used, so the track surface is bumpy compared to permanent circuits
- 5Features a unique atmosphere with boats on the lake inside the circuit
- 6Free Fan Zones and walkable paddock access make it one of the most accessible GPs
First Formula 1 Race
1996
Years of F1 Racing
30
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
22°C
Avg Air
32°C
Avg Track
60%
Humidity
25%
Rain
Autumn in Melbourne - variable weather
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