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Melbourne
When was the track built?The deal to host 1 in Melbourne was sealed in 1993, with the decision to create a circuit using a mix of existing roads around the city’s Albert – mainly Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive if you fancy a joyride – a little detour through the Lakes Stadium’s car parkWhen was its Grand Prix?
Just after Adelaide held its last Australian Grand Prix at the end of 199, the Formula1 teams were back in Australia for's first Grand Prix at the start of 1996. That race is most for Martin Brundle’s infamous Jordan crash at Turn 3 after he launched himself off the back of Johnny Herbert’s Sauber.
Whats the circuit like?
As a temporary facility, Albert Park can be quite bumpy, while the circuit at the start of the weekend is often slippery, rubbering in the sessions progress. It’s also a circuit that requires a well-sorted chassis, with several spots on the track where drivers need a reactive front end to chuck it into a corner. Melbourne is also one of faster tracks on the calendar, with Max Verstappen’s 2024 pole lap set an average of over 250km/h go?
Often found on lists of the world’s best cities, Melbourne a blast all year round – it only gets better when Formula1 rolls into town. There are and aplenty you’re right by the beach, the race appearance at the start of autumn means temperatures be peachy.
Where is the best place to watch?
If you want to get in grandstand opt for either the Waite stand overlooking Turn10 or the Brabham Grandstand on outside of Turn 2 to watch cars jostling for position the first chicane. Alternatively, there some nice general admission spots on far side of the – go for either between Turns 8-9 910 if you fancy some F1 picnic.
Schedule & TV Times



Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times
Saturday 15th March 2025 - Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights - 10:30AMSunday 16th March 2025 - Australian Grand Prix Race Highlights - 13:00PM
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Previous Race Highlights (YouTube)
- Australian Grand Prix 2024 - Highlights
- Australian Grand Prix 2023 - Highlights
- Australian Grand Prix 2022 - Highlights
- Australian Grand Prix 2019 - Highlights
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F1 2025 Driver Line-Ups
