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Albert Park (Melbourne) circuit layout
Track telemetry © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

TRACK BRIEFING AUSTRALIA · MELBOURNE, VICTORIA

Albert Park (Melbourne)

Lakeside parkland sweeps, high-speed chicanes and festival atmosphere

5.278 km14 turns · 58 Laps (306.124 km)

Flowing around Melbourne's picturesque Albert Park lake, this fast parkland track features high-speed flowing sweeps and four distinct DRS zones.

LAP RECORD1:19.813Charles Leclerc (2024)
DRS ACTIVATION4 ZONESDetection points verified
DOWNFORCE LEVELMEDIUMWing & floor load package
TIRE STRESSMEDIUMLateral & thermal loading

01 SECTOR BY SECTOR GUIDE

01

Sector 1 (Turns 1–5)

Turn 1-2 chicane & lakeside sweeps

Heavy braking into Turn 1 chicane opening into the sweeping right-hand Turn 3.

02

Sector 2 (Turns 6–10 Lakeside Blast)

270 km/h lakeside curve

Flat-out lakeside curve replacing the old chicane into the high-speed Turn 9-10 complex.

03

Sector 3 (Turns 11–14)

Fast Turn 11-12 & stadium finish

High-speed chicane at Turn 11-12 leading into the stadium arena corners.

02 DRIVER CRAFT & TELEMETRY LESSONS

01

Low-sun glare in late afternoon

Late afternoon autumn sun drops low, blinding drivers into Turn 1.

02

Rapid track evolution over park roads

Standard public road asphalt gains huge grip as racing rubber is laid down.

03

Safety car frequency

Narrow barriers and high average speeds mean safety cars are common.

03 TRACK METEOROLOGY

TRACKSIDE METEOROLOGY
AIR TEMP22°C72°F
TRACK SURFACE38°COptimal Window
WIND24 KM/HNW (290°)
RAIN RISK18%Dry & Sunny
STRATEGIC IMPACT:

Track temp at 38°C favors starting on Medium C3 compound. Soft C4 tire degradation expected after 14 laps.

Albert Park pairs parkland scenery with thrilling high-speed cornering.

Track geometry: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) ↗. Circuit facts: Formula 1 circuit guide ↗. Official circuit: Albert Park (Melbourne) official site ↗.

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