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“Belligerent A**Hole”: Esteban Ocon Maintains a Recurring F1 Trend After First French Civil War Battle With Pierre Gasly
Post the Australian mayhem which saw both Alpines bow out, a known revelation about Esteban Ocon and his teammates is highlighted.
$270 Million Worth Fernando Alonso Backed to Pickup Alternate Profession After Brilliant Brain Display for Podium No. 101
Fernando Alonso pipped to take a secondary career path with his quick thinking during the Australian GP earning him his 101st podium.
“Hamilton Would of Course Have Been Finished”: Whiner Lewis Faces Immense Backlash as Max Verstappen Comes on Top in the Battle of the Giants
Lewis Hamilton has come under immense and intense fire from the Max Verstappen camp after his lap 1 incident during the Australian GP.
Lewis Hamilton Hailed as the Undisputed King of F1 as Max Verstappen & Daniel Ricciardo’s Fame Termed “Nothing” After Recent Incident
Lewis Hamilton is arguably the most recognized F1 driver ever. But Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen recently learned this the hard way.
Christian Horner Steals Credit From Lewis Hamilton for Daring Move Against Max Verstappen by Pointing Unnecessary “Mistake”
Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner points at the mistake of Lewis Hamilton which let Max Verstappen overtake him.
Lewis Hamilton’s Potential Villain George Russell’s True Intentions Questioned After His “Gracious” Attitude on Mercedes’ Unwilling Betrayal
George Russell is praised for holding in his wrath and avoiding publicizing specifics of Mercedes' unwilling betrayal at the Australian GP.
$285 Million Worth Lewis Hamilton Reflects on $4.38 Per Hour Job Which Ended With Him Getting Drunk Out of His Mind: “My Dad Had to Pick Me Up”
Mercedes legend Lewis Hamilton shared his teenage experience when he got "hammered" and his father Anthony came to rescue him.
Zak Brown Shoots Down Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri’s “Miracle” Hopes as Reality Sinks In After Unexpected Points Finish
McLaren CEO Zak Brown takes away hope from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who expected a game changer to be delivered for Baku.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Cheeky Image Shattered Amid Plaudits for Oscar Piastri With a 3-Word Accolade
Another comparison has been made between the two Australian Formula 1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri by a former Red Bull driver
“Stopwatch Is King”: McLaren & Zak Brown Given a Rude Awakening Despite Incoming Signs of F1 Disaster Turnaround
The next improvements at Mclaren are regarded as "big mouth" despite Norris and Piastri bagging some points at the Australian Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez’s Championship Hopes Get a Huge Dent Despite Maverick Effort in Melbourne Applauded: “Fought His Way”
Despite getting appreciation for his maverick effort of fighting his way to P5 the championship hopes for Sergio Perez take a hit.
“You Are Liable”: Carlos Sainz Reminded of His Duties as an F1 Driver Over Incessant Cribbing at Australia Penalty
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz who was enraged over the 5-second penalty given to him is schooled for driving responsibly.
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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 |
