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“Play by the Rules”: Amid Heaps of FIA Criticism, Alpine Honcho Gives a Diplomatic Debrief Despite the Double DNF Mayhem
Despite receiving a double DNF at the Australian Grand Prix race, team principal Otmar Szafnauer doesn't disagree with the FIA's judgment.
“Respected by Verstappen”: Sergio Perez Given Hard Pills To Swallow As Left Field Choice for Max’s Teammate Spot Gains Liking
Mexican Minister of Defense Sergio Perez experiences another potential replacement dilemma following a decent performance.
“Was Taken Away”: Lewis Hamilton’s Wounds Scathed As Abu Dhabi Skeletons Dug Out Again in the Aftermath of Australia Chaos
Max Verstappen and Co. yet again enjoy guilty pleasure as Lewis Hamilton gets backed for his record eighth world title at Abu Dhabi GP 2021.
“Tried To Kill Alonso…”: Esteban Ocon’s Acceptance of Pierre Gasly’s Apology Under Scrutiny As Violent Sergio Perez Tweet Exposes Double Standards
Following a collision with Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon's double standards come to light with a previous incident involving Sergio Perez.
Ferrari TP Frederic Vasseur Keeps the Fountain of Optimism Flowing Despite a Forgettable Australia Outing: “I Remain Positive..”
Despite a zero point haul at Australian Grand Prix, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur remains positive about the team's performance.
“Not Going To Praise Him Too Much”: Lando Norris Reluctantly Names One Factor That Places Oscar Piastri Higher Than Daniel Ricciardo
McLaren driver Lando Norris preferred Oscar Piastri over the flamboyant Daniel Ricciardo since the former teammate lacked a single key factor.
“Just Pay FIA More”: Lawrence Stroll’s Unrealistic Demands Backfire as Fans Unleash Hell at Billionaire’s Questionable Tactics
Fans communicated their scathing opinions on Mike Krack's revelation of the expectations Lawrence Stroll has from the team.
Toto Wolff “Aggressively” Defends Lewis Hamilton & George Russell After Scathing Accusations From Arch Rival Christian Horner
Lewis Hamilton has come under a lot of fire for his Australian GP move. But now, Toto Wolff has come out with an aggressive response.
“What Am I Going To Do”: Flamboyant Daniel Ricciardo Reveals How McLaren Left Him in a Horrific Mental Dilemma
The flamboyant Daniel Ricciardo discusses his struggles after leaving the Woking-based team, which put him in a difficult mental situation.
Red Bull’s Taskmaster Ignores Max Verstappen’s Silly Mistake as 2022’s Special Win Comes to the Rescue
Red Bull taskmaster credits the heroics of Max Verstappen in Hungary to make light work of the slip in Australia which could've cost the race.
“Chess Match” Kicked Off Between Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso as Mercedes’ Masterstroke Triggers War for Bragging Rights
The duel between Mercedes man Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso saw an intense situation during the Australian GP.
“Swallow This & Wait for More”: Christian Horner Shuts Down George Russell With Cheeky Reply After Sandbagging Accusations Making Fans Applaud the Wit
Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner, rips off Mercedes with a "perfect response" to George Russell's criticism of Red Bull's sandbagging.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: (L-R front) Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari, Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP, Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP, Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing and Felipe Massa of Brazil and Williams, (L-R middle) Jenson Button of Great Britain and McLaren Honda, Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and McLaren Honda, Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Force India, Sergio Perez of Mexico and Force India, Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Scuderia Toro Rosso and Carlos Sainz of Spain and Scuderia Toro Rosso, (L-R back) Romain Grosjean of France and Lotus, Pastor Maldonado of Venezuela and Lotus, Marcus Ericsson of Sweden and Sauber F1, Felipe Nasr of Brazil and Sauber F1, Will Stevens of Great Britain and Manor Marussia and Roberto Merhi of Spain and Manor Marussia pose on the grid for the drivers' photograph before the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 15, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool // P-20150315-00071 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //
Australian Grand Prix - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The Australian Grand Prix technically originated in 1953 at the Albert Park Circuit, and Doug Whiteford took the win. However, it was a non-championship race, and the Australian Grand Prix was not integrated until 1985 in Adelaide. Williams driver Keke Rosberg became the first Australian Grand Prix winner in the F1 championship.
The first F1 championship winner at Albert Park was Damon Hill in 1996, again for Williams F1. Since then, Formula One has been a regular visitor in Melbourne. It is also worth mentioning that the Albert Park circuit has been the season-opening race, 21 times out of 24 races.
The 2021 event was originally scheduled to open the season in March but has been moved to November due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Effect of COVID-19
The Australian Grand Prix was supposed to kick off the 2020 Formula One Season. However, the race down under was called off before it could really take off. The Pandemic meant a delayed start to the F1 season, with Albert Park, unfortunately, missing out on the 2020 calendar.
Since 1996 it has been held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne every year, with the exception of 2020 when the race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Winners
| Name | Nationality | Year |
| Michael Schumacher | Germany | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Alain Prost | France | 1982, 1986, 1988 |
| Jenson Button | United Kingdom | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Germany | 2011, 2017, 2018 |
| Gerhard Berger | Austria | 1987, 1992 |
| Ayrton Senna | Brazil | 1991, 1993 |
| Damon Hill | United Kingdom | 1995, 1996 |
| David Coulthard | United Kingdom | 1997, 2003 |
| Kimi Raikkonen | Finland | 2007, 2013 |
| Lewis Hamilton | United Kingdom | 2008, 2015 |
| Nico Rosberg | Germany | 2014, 2016 |
Most Constructor's Winners
| Constructor | Year |
| Ferrari | 1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2017, 2018 |
| McLaren | 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012 |
| Williams | 1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Renault | 2005, 2006 |
Australian Grand Prix Circuit Details
The circuit utilizes parts of the public roads surrounding the Albert Park Lake. The road sections were rebuilt ahead of the 1996 race to ensure consistency and smoothness. This is where the Albert Park circuit differs from other street-going circuits.
The track itself appears fast and relatively easy to drive. The drivers have even praised the circuit for being easy to learn and achieve competitive times. However, the flat terrain around the lake, coupled with a track design that features few true straights, means that the track is not conducive to overtaking.
Each year, most of the motorsport infrastructure is constructed two months ahead of the Grand Prix weekend. Following that, they are removed within six weeks.
The land around the circuit has restricted access during that entire period. However, there usually is some amount of dissent from local residents. Nevertheless, the event is reasonably popular in Melbourne and Australia.
Australian Grand Prix Tickets
Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website.
| Session | Day | Time(Track Time) |
| FP1 | Friday, 19 November | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FP2 | Friday, 19 November | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| FP3 | Saturday, 20 November | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, 20 November | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Race | Sunday, 21 November | 17:00 - 19:00 |
