Poll: Official 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread - Albert Park, Melbourne - Race 3/23

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When was the track built?​

The deal to host Formula 1 in Melbourne was done in 1993, with the decision taken to create a circuit using a mixture of the existing roads around the city’s Albert Park – mainly Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive if you fancy driving it yourself – with a little detour through the Lakeside Stadium’s car park.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Just four months after Adelaide held its last Australian Grand Prix at the end of 1995, the Formula 1 teams were back in Australia for Melbourne's first Grand Prix at the start of 1996. That race is most often remembered for Martin Brundle’s infamous Jordan crash at Turn 3 after he launched himself off the back of Johnny Herbert’s Sauber.

What’s the circuit like?​

As a temporary facility, Albert Park can be quite bumpy - though resurfacing for 2022 will no doubt improve matters - while the circuit at the start of the weekend is often slippery, rubbering in as the sessions progress. It’s also a circuit that requires a well-sorted chassis, with several spots on the track where the drivers require a reactive front end to allow them to chuck it into a corner. Melbourne is also one of the faster tracks on the calendar, with Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 pole lap set at an average of over 235km/h.

Why go?​

Often found on lists of the world’s best cities, Melbourne is a blast all year round – and it only gets better when Formula 1 rolls into town. There are bars and restaurants aplenty, you’re right by the beach, while the race’s appearance at the start of Australia’s autumn means the temperatures should be peachy.

Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

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Sky F1 - Full Replay - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 1st April 2023 - Australian GP Qualifying Full Replay - 09:00
Sunday 2nd April 2023 - Australian GP Race Full Replay - 09:30

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 1st April 2023 - Australian GP Qualifying Highlights - 11:45
Sunday 2nd April 2023 - Australian GP Race Highlights - 12:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 09:15 - 31/03/2023)​


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Track Diagram & Information​


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Previous Race Highlights​


Championship Standings​

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Reliability aside the win is going to be dull tomorrow for Max, be an interesting squabble behind him though - interesting to see if Merc have decent race v the Aston which has already proven itself very good in race trim.
What happened to Ferrari, they look like they're going backwards!
 
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