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Melbourne, Australia
2026 Circuit Guide

Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit

Melbourne, Australia • Australian Grand Prix

2026 Race Results
P2AntonelliMercedes
P1RussellMercedes
P3LeclercFerrari

2026 Track Layout & Active Aero

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2026 Sector Breakdown

Sector 1

Heavy braking into Turn 1, sweeping through Turn 2 and down the first DRS straight.

Sector 2

Flat-out blast along the lake edge, through the ultra-fast chicane complex.

Sector 3

Technical braking zones through Turns 13 and 14 leading onto the main straight.

Grandstand & Seating Guide

Brabham

Perfect views of the dramatic Turn 1 and 2 sequence, a primary overtaking spot.

Waite

Fantastic views of the incredibly fast chicane where the cars push the limits.

Jones

Positioned at the end of the back straight for heavy braking and passing.

Recent Winners

2025Charles LeclercFerrari
2024Carlos SainzFerrari
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing

Track Overview & History

Set around a picturesque lake just south of Melbourne’s CBD, Albert Park is a fast, flowing street circuit that heavily rewards late braking and bravery. Recent track modifications have removed slower chicanes, turning it into one of the highest-speed temporary circuits on the calendar.

Track Weather: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit

Mock Data
⛅
19°C
Partly Cloudy
Wind18 km/h
Humidity65 %

Trackside Survival Guide

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    Local Track RadioSenna Radio 106.3 FM
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    Terrain & WalkingFlat parkland paths and temporary walkways. Easy to navigate but sprawling.
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    Sun & ShadeGood natural shade under the park trees in General Admission, but grandstands are mostly unroofed.

Nominated Tyre Compounds

C3Hard
C4Medium
C5Soft
First Grand Prix1996
Number of Laps58
Circuit Length5.278 km
Race Distance306.124 km

Lap Record

1:19.813
Charles Leclerc(2024)

Weekend Schedule Track Local Time

Practice 112:30 Local
Practice 216:00 Local
Qualifying16:00 Local
Race15:00 Local