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Lewis Hamilton & George Russell’s “Unusual” Double DNF Brushed Off by James Allison to Highlight Mercedes’ Real Issue
James Allison remains unconcerned by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell's Double DNF at the Australian GP to shift his focus elsewhere.
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Lando Norris mistakenly follows Max Verstappen to the Red Bull garage instead of heading to McLaren's, forgetting his destination.
Ferrari Insider Claims Max Verstappen ‘Not Eager’ to Have Carlos Sainz at Red Bull Despite Christian Horner Showing Interest
Despite Christian Horner hinting at Carlos Sainz's potential Red Bull move, former Ferrari engineer highlights Max Verstappen's opposition.
Ferrari’s “Aggressive” Upgrades Reportedly Set to Arrive in Suzuka, Scuderia Ready to Challenge Max Verstappen after Melbourne
After beating Max Verstappen, Ferrari is reportedly planning on fast-tracking their "aggressive" upgrades and introducing them at Suzuka.
Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz Had a “Disagreement” Following Australian GP; Internal Tensions Highlighted Once Again
Charles Leclerc dismissed Carlos Sainz' safety concern about Albert Park's turn 6 after the horrifying crash suffered by George Russell.
“That’s My Seat Ollie [Bearman]”: Carlos Sainz Came Back to Saudi Arabia Paddock With Vengeance, Claims F1 Pundit
F1 pundit claims that Carlos Sainz came back to the Jeddah paddock after surgery to assert his comeback for the Australian Grand Prix.
Ex-Ferrari Boss Delivers Harsh Blow to Fred Vasseur & Co. for “Blowing” the Team Apart by Firing Carlos Sainz, the Only One Winning Other Than Max Verstappen
Peter Windsor calls out Ferrari for destroying possibly the best driver pairing in Formula 1 by replacing Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton.
F1 Pundit Fires 11-Word Message to FIA as He Exposes Fernando Alonso’s Brutal Penalty
F1 pundit left in disbelief by the FIA's reason for giving the massive 20-second time penalty to Fernando Alonso at the Australian GP.
“Not Having an Appendix Saves You 2 Tenths a Lap”: Trend-Setter Carlos Sainz Has Lando Norris Following Him Too as F1 Insider Jokes About the Win
Like Lando Norris, F1 expert also highlights their belief that the removed appendix helped Carlos Sainz secure the win in Australia.
Lando Norris’ Poor Sportsmanship Moment Exposed as Oscar Piastri Teases His Teammate in a Candid Moment
Oscar Piastri hilariously revealed Lando Norris's lapse in sportsmanship during his appearance on Sky Sports' lie detector test.
Christian Horner’s wife Geri Halliwell Sent Clear Instructions to Husband Ahead of Australian GP
Following the Christian Horner debacle, his wife Geri Hallliwell set some ground rules for her husband at the Australian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris to Get His Appendix Removed? Carlos Sainz’s Advice Makes It to the McLaren Star
Lando Norris nods to Carlos Sainz's appendix surgery success post-Australian Grand Prix win as he considers going under the knife himself
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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 |
