Albert Park | ||
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An overhead view of part of the circuit as viewed from the Eureka Tower observation deck | ||
Location | Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria | |
Time zone | GMT +10 (GMT +11 DST) | |
Coordinates | 37°50′59″S 144°58′6″E / 37.84972°S 144.96833°ECoordinates: 37°50′59″S 144°58′6″E / 37.84972°S 144.96833°E | |
Major Events | FIA Formula One Australian Grand Prix | |
Circuit Length | 5.303 km (3.30 mi) | |
Turns | 16 | |
Lap Record | 1:24.125 ( Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004) | |
Original circuit | ||
Circuit Length | 5.027 km (3.124 mi) | |
Turns | 9 | |
Lap Record | 1:50.0 ( Stirling Moss, Cooper, 1958 Formula Libre) |
The Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit is a street circuit around Albert Park Lake, only a couple of kilometres south of central Melbourne. It is used once a year as a racetrack for the Australian Grand Prix and associated support races.
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