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Albert Park Circuit
Melbourne, Australia · First GP: 1996
Street CircuitLow Surface Abrasion
Circuit Characteristics
(6)Setup
Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Setup
Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 12026
Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 32026
Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Strategy
Moderate Tyre Degradation
Balanced tyre wear - strategy flexibility between one and two stops.
tyreDegradation = mediumStrategy
Overtaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Australian Grand Prix | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | George Russell (Mercedes) |
| 2024 | 3 | Australian Grand Prix | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | Lando Norris (McLaren) |
| 2023 | 3 | Australian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.232 km
- Total Corners
- 14
- Elevation Change
- 2.5 m
- Longest Straight
- 1042 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
2
Slow
<100 km/h
8
Medium
100-200
4
Fast
200-275
0
Flat
>275 km/h
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 70.4% | 58.6% |
| Max Lateral G | 7.0G | 5.0G |
Management Factor16.8%
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
