CIRCUITMAP
Australia
CIRCUITMAP Australia
5.303
Length
58
Rounds
1996
First GP
Basket
Characteristics
Australian Grand Prix
Geschichte
The spectacular setting of Albert Park Melbourne is the perfect place to begin a new and exciting season of Formula 1.The circuit was developed in 1996 in Melbourne's beautiful Albert Park, part of it using closed-off public roads, and situated between artificial lakes and cricket fields.
The track combines fast straights and very demanding slow-speed turns, offering numerous overtaking opportunities for drivers and thrilling action for passionate fans.
Winner 2016: Nico Rosberg
Currency: Australian Dollars
statistics
| Description | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| In the racing calendar | 1985 | |
| route length | 5,303 Km | |
| race length | 307,574 km in 58 rounds | |
| lap record (race) | 1:24,125 (2004, Michael Schumacher) | |
| lap record (Quali) | 1:22.188 | |
| most victories | Michael Schumacher (4) | |
| Most poles | Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton (each.6) | |
| how often? | 82 | |
| first time | 1928 |