🇦🇺Albert Park Circuit
A high-speed street circuit around Albert Park Lake featuring a mix of fast sweepers and heavy braking zones, with a smooth surface that offers good grip levels.
Lap length
5.278 km
Corners
14
Track type
Street Circuit
Difficulty
7/10
DRS zones
4
Representative lap times
Qualifying
1:16.500
Race
1:23.500
What makes Albert Park Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt
Rubber build-up
Significant rubber buildup throughout the weekend as the public roads are cleaned before F1 arrives
How the racing line moves
Racing line becomes more defined as rubber is laid down, particularly through the fast chicanes
Track evolution
Track evolution is dramatic from Friday to Sunday due to the street circuit nature
Lap times
Times vary significantly based on fuel loads and track evolution
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 2 | Exit of Turn 2 | 570 m | High |
| 2 | Turn 8 | Exit of Turn 8 | 310 m | Medium |
| 3 | Turn 10 | Exit of Turn 10 | 560 m | High |
| 4 | Turn 12 | Exit of Turn 13 | 490 m | Medium-High |
Recent winners here
- 2025Lando NorrisMcLaren-Mercedes
- 2024Carlos SainzFerrari
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull
- 2022Charles Leclerc Ferrari
- 2021COVIDCOVID
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