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Albert Park Circuit

Australian Grand Prix · Melbourne, Australia

Formula 1 racing circuit active
100
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Australian Grand Prix
Capacity
130,000
Year Built
1953
Surface
asphalt
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Albert Park Circuit

Albert Park Circuit

When you're planning your Melbourne racing pilgrimage, prepare yourself for one of the world's most spectacular temporary race tracks. Snaking around the serene waters of Albert Park Lake, this street circuit transforms a peaceful suburban parkland into a high-octane battleground each year. The roar of Formula One engines echoing across the lake creates an intoxicating contrast you won't find anywhere else on the racing calendar.

What makes this venue truly special for visitors is its accessibility and atmosphere. Unlike purpose-built tracks isolated in remote locations, you'll find yourself watching world-class motorsport in a stunning inner-city setting, just minutes from Melbourne's CBD. Beyond the headline F1 Australian Grand Prix, the circuit hosts the Supercars Championship and various support races, giving you multiple opportunities to witness racing action throughout the event weekend. The track holds the FIA's top safety certification, so you can focus on soaking up the incredible atmosphere while the world's best drivers push their machines to the limit around the 5.3-kilometer layout.

Historic moments
1996
Australian Grand Prix
130,000 attendance
Other
2005
Australian Grand Prix
120,000 attendance
Other
2019
Australian Grand Prix
324,100 attendance
Other
2023
Australian Grand Prix
444,631 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 30p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p