Australian Grand Prix · Melbourne
Albert Park Circuit
F1 track map, lap length and every winner since 1996.
Round 1 of the 2026 calendar: Australian Grand Prix, March 8.
- Lap
- 5.278km
- Direction
- Clockwise
- First GP
- 1996
- Races
- 29
- Top speed
- 340km/h, sim.
Simulated hot lap
Timed on the fastest lap of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix: 1:22.091, Max Verstappen.
How is this lap worked out?
It is a model, not telemetry. The radius of every corner on the drawing limits the speed through it, with more grip the faster the car goes, as downforce gives. In between, the car accelerates and brakes as hard as a Formula 1 car can, so it slows before each corner rather than at it. Grip is then tuned until the lap matches the real time above: the clock is real, the speeds, gears and pedal traces are estimates.
Albert Park at a glance
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Circuit type
- Street circuitClockwise
- Lap length
- 5.278 km3.28 miles
- Latest race distance
- 58 laps306.1 km in 2026
- First Formula 1 race
- 1996Australian Grand Prix, won by Damon Hill
- Latest Formula 1 race
- 2026Australian Grand Prix, won by George Russell
- Most wins
- Michael Schumacher4 wins
- Most successful team
- Ferrari10 wins
- Fastest lap of the latest race
- 1:22.091Max Verstappen, 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Most wins at Albert Park
World Championship races only, 1996–2026.
Drivers
- Michael Schumacher4
- Sebastian Vettel3
- Jenson Button3
- Nico Rosberg2
- Lewis Hamilton2
Teams
- Ferrari10
- McLaren7
- Mercedes5
- Red Bull2
- Renault2
Every Formula 1 winner at Albert Park
29 races, newest first.
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Team | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australian Grand Prix | George Russell | Mercedes | 58 |
| 2025 | Australian Grand Prix | Lando Norris | McLaren | 57 |
| 2024 | Australian Grand Prix | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2023 | Australian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 58 |
| 2022 | Australian Grand Prix | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2019 | Australian Grand Prix | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 58 |
| 2018 | Australian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2017 | Australian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 57 |
| 2016 | Australian Grand Prix | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | 57 |
| 2015 | Australian Grand Prix | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 58 |
| 2014 | Australian Grand Prix | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | 57 |
| 2013 | Australian Grand Prix | Kimi Räikkönen | Lotus F1 | 58 |
Show the 17 earlier winners
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Team | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Australian Grand Prix | Jenson Button | McLaren | 58 |
| 2011 | Australian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | 58 |
| 2010 | Australian Grand Prix | Jenson Button | McLaren | 58 |
| 2009 | Australian Grand Prix | Jenson Button | Brawn | 58 |
| 2008 | Australian Grand Prix | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | 58 |
| 2007 | Australian Grand Prix | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2006 | Australian Grand Prix | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 57 |
| 2005 | Australian Grand Prix | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 57 |
| 2004 | Australian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2003 | Australian Grand Prix | David Coulthard | McLaren | 58 |
| 2002 | Australian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2001 | Australian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 58 |
| 2000 | Australian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 58 |
| 1999 | Australian Grand Prix | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | 57 |
| 1998 | Australian Grand Prix | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | 58 |
| 1997 | Australian Grand Prix | David Coulthard | McLaren | 58 |
| 1996 | Australian Grand Prix | Damon Hill | Williams | 58 |
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Albert Park FAQ
- How long is a lap of Albert Park?
- 5.278 km (3.28 miles) on the layout Formula 1 last raced. The 2026 Australian Grand Prix was 58 laps, 306.1 km.
- Does Albert Park run clockwise?
- Yes. Cars go round Albert Park clockwise.
- Who has won the most Formula 1 races at Albert Park?
- Michael Schumacher, with 4 wins. The most successful team is Ferrari, with 10.
- When was the first Formula 1 race at Albert Park?
- The 1996 Australian Grand Prix, won by Damon Hill (Williams).
- How many Formula 1 races has Albert Park held?
- 29 World Championship races, from 1996 to 2026. The latest, the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, was won by George Russell.
- What was the fastest lap of the last race at Albert Park?
- 1:22.091, by Max Verstappen in the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. The simulated lap on this page is timed on it.
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Race results: Jolpica-F1. Circuit outline: bacinger/f1-circuits (MIT License, © Tomislav Bacinger). Lap length and direction: Wikipedia’s list of Formula One circuits. Sportsdle is not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA or any team.