 | The eyes of the world will turn to Melbourne from 13-16 March when the new Formula One season gets underway at Albert Park. |
 |  | Track Information | | | | Length | 5.303 km | | | Number of Laps | 58 | | | Race Distance | 307.574 km | | | Lap Records | M Schumacher
1' 24.125 (2004) | | | Official Website | | |
It's a world-beating facility that attracts hundreds of thousands of people, from dedicated F1 aficionados to die-hard celebrity-watchers.
It's an inner-city party that lasts for four days but brings year-round interest as Melbourne launches the annual FIA Formula One World Championship.
A few miles of commuter roads suddenly become a 5.3-kilometre challenge to the greatest drivers in the world. |
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