Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix, held at the picturesque Albert Park Circuit, is the traditional curtain-raiser for the Formula One season. This semi-permanent street circuit winds around a serene lake, offering a high-speed, flowing layout that drivers adore. The circuit's origins trace back to 1953 for non-championship races, but it officially joined the F1 calendar in 1996, moving from Adelaide. A defining characteristic is its "green" nature; being a public park for 50 weeks of the year, the track surface starts "green" (slippery) and evolves rapidly as rubber is laid down. Historical highlights include the 1996 debut where Martin Brundle’s Jordan famously somersaulted at Turn 3.

Albert Park Circuit

Airlines: Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL). Major carriers include Qantas, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines.

Trains: The nearest major station is Southern Cross. From there, hop on the St Kilda Road Trams (Routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72) which are free for ticket holders during race weekend.

Roads: The M1 (Monash Freeway) provides the main link from the airport.

Local Transport: Melbourne’s tram network is the largest in the world; use the "Free Tram Zone" in the CBD to save on costs.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: Expect "Shoey" celebrations and a massive contingent of "Oscar Piastri" fans. The atmosphere is festive and laid-back.

Best Viewing: The Brabham Grandstand offers the best view of the opening lap chaos and overtaking into Turn 1.

Weather: March is autumn in Australia; expect 20°C–25°C, but Melbourne is famous for "four seasons in one day," so bring a light jacket.

Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)

Showing last 10 seasons