If there is one thing that most people like, it is watching television. One of the most popular TV sitcoms, is the show, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Recently, one F1 fan combined the iconic F.R.I.E.N.D.S theme song, ‘I’ll Be There For You’ with a few highlights from the 2019 Formula One season. The stars of the show were, Daniel Ricciardo, Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz Jr, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Other actors in the star-studded line-up were, Kimi Raikkonen, Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly. Dutch fan Simone Looijenga has been credited for the concept. WITH NO RACE, WHAT ARE THE F1 DRIVERS UP TO THIS WEEKEND? The coronavirus pandemic threw a gigantic wrench in the well-oiled F1 machine. So, the drivers have nothing else better to do than train some more or sit and twiddle their thumbs. However, some F1 drivers are banding together to create an online racing championship. The ‘Not The Aus GP [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-f1-drivers-come-up-with-a-unique-solution-to-keep-on-racing-amid-cancellation-of-races/]‘ race, boasts of a star-studded line-up, with F1 drivers Max Verstappen, Lando Norris. Also joining them are IndyCar drivers Simon Pagenaud [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Pagenaud] and Felix Rosenqvist, Formula E drivers Jean-Eric Vergne, Antonio Felix Da Costa and Stoffel Vandoorne and more. The race will also witness a father-son duel between former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya and Sebastian Montoya. ‘Not The Aus GP’ also managed to attract non-racing interest, with Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois joining the pack. There are also racing drivers like Super Formula driver Sacha Fenestraz joining in. Of course, there are many F1 gamers tuning in on the action. Especially since the whole idea is about pitting real life racing drivers against top gamers. One thing is for sure, everyone will be getting their fix of racing action, even though not a single wheel will touch the Albert Park Circuit. For the fans who would love to tune into the Erace, the stream will be available on Twitch and on the Veloce Esports Youtube channel. The race will commence at 5:45pm GMT on both streaming mediums and there will be plenty of fun to be had. Even Courtois admitted that he is excited to race with top racers and gamers. 

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<h2><strong>Australian Grand Prix - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</strong></h2>
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.
<h2>Effect of COVID-19</h2>
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.
<h2><strong>Most Winners</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="200"><strong>Name</strong></td>
<td width="200"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="200"><strong>Year</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Michael Schumacher</td>
<td width="200">Germany</td>
<td width="200">2000, 2001, 2002, 2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Alain Prost</td>
<td width="200">France</td>
<td width="200">1982, 1986, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Jenson Button</td>
<td width="200">United Kingdom</td>
<td width="200">2009, 2010, 2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Sebastian Vettel</td>
<td width="200">Germany</td>
<td width="200">2011, 2017, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Gerhard Berger</td>
<td width="200">Austria</td>
<td width="200">1987, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Ayrton Senna</td>
<td width="200">Brazil</td>
<td width="200">1991, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Damon Hill</td>
<td width="200">United Kingdom</td>
<td width="200">1995, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">David Coulthard</td>
<td width="200">United Kingdom</td>
<td width="200">1997, 2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Kimi Raikkonen</td>
<td width="200">Finland</td>
<td width="200">2007, 2013</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td width="200">United Kingdom</td>
<td width="200">2008, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Nico Rosberg</td>
<td width="200">Germany</td>
<td width="200">2014, 2016</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong>Most Constructor's Winners</strong></h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="200"><strong>Constructor</strong></td>
<td width="200"><strong>Year</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Ferrari</td>
<td width="200">1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2017, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">McLaren</td>
<td width="200">1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Williams</td>
<td width="200">1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Mercedes</td>
<td width="200">2014, 2015, 2016, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="200">Renault</td>
<td width="200">2005, 2006</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong>Australian Grand Prix Circuit Details </strong></h2>
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.
<h2><strong>Australian Grand Prix Tickets</strong></h2>
Tickets are mostly available on the <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2021-australian-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official Formula One website</a>.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="148"><strong>Session</strong></td>
<td width="148"><strong>Day</strong></td>
<td width="148"><strong>Time(Track Time)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">FP1</td>
<td width="148">Friday, 19 November</td>
<td width="148"><span class="start-time">12:30</span> - <span class="end-time">13:30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">FP2</td>
<td width="148">Friday, 19 November</td>
<td width="148"><span class="start-time">16:00</span> - <span class="end-time">17:00</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">FP3</td>
<td width="148">Saturday, 20 November</td>
<td width="148"><span class="start-time">14:00</span> - <span class="end-time">15:00</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">Qualifying</td>
<td width="148">Saturday, 20 November</td>
<td width="148"><span class="start-time">17:00</span> - <span class="end-time">18:00</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">Race</td>
<td width="148">Sunday, 21 November</td>
<td width="148"><span class="start-time">17:00</span> - <span class="end-time">19:00</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Australian Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA &#8211; 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&#8217; 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 &#8211; 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&#8217;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 &#8211; 13:30  FP2 Friday, 19 November 16:00 &#8211; 17:00  FP3 Saturday, 20 November 14:00 &#8211; 15:00  Qualifying Saturday, 20 November 17:00 &#8211; 18:00  Race Sunday, 21 November 17:00 &#8211; 19:00

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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

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For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td>
<td width="246">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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