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The 2022 season of Formula 1 has already seen exciting races and never-ending action. The fans are looking forward to the next race as Formula 1 makes a return to Australia after two long years. Albert Park in Melbourne has hosted some supreme races that is etched forever in the memories of F1 fans. Who can forget Mark Webber’s stunning 5th place finish with Minardi in 2002 after qualifying 18th, as the Australian fans rejoiced fellow Australian’s unbelievable debut?

The sound of V10 engines brings back memories

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Australian Grand Prix has a special place in the hearts of F1 fans. Initially, the race started in Adelaide in 1985, but moved to Albert Park, Melbourne in 1996. The race in Australia is one the fans look forward to the most because it has been the curtain raiser almost every year since 1996.

With that in mind, a Twitter user released a footage of the opening laps during the 1997 Grand Prix in Australia. The video was taken from the stands as F1 cars with the V10 engine roared past the track. The sound of the V10 engines is music to the Formula 1 folks, as it brings a nostalgic feeling.

 

The 1997 season of the Australian Grand Prix saw David Coulthard emerge victorious in McLaren-Mercedes. However, retirements marred the race, with 10 cars failing to complete the Grand Prix.

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In the end, Coulthard took the honors with Michael Schumacher of Ferrari and fellow McLaren-Mercedes driver Mika Hakkinen finishing on the podium.

Tickets for the 2022 Australian GP sell out quickly

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The race in Australia failed to go ahead after 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the return has seen a significant rise in demand for the tickets as the hype around the race is at an all-time high. Part of the reason for the high demand is the change in regulations. As seen from the first two races, the new era has already shown exciting battles all over the track.

At the same time, Netflix’s documentary Drive to Survive has attracted the fans as well. Reports suggest that 25,000 fans who waited for the tickets will not attend the Grand Prix because of the high demand. They sold the tickets 18 weeks prior to the race, which is a record time for the Australian GP.

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It is no doubt that we cannot wait for the next race in Australia. The 2022 season has already produced two nail-biting finishes and the fans hope Albert Park will provide the same entertainment.