Formula 1 has arrived in Melbourne for the season-opening race at Albert Park.
This Sunday’s Grand Prix marks the first time all 20 drivers from 10 teams will compete together on the grid for the 2025 season.
注目が集まるのは、ルイス・ハミルトンだ。今週末、彼はF1で最も成功しているチーム、フェラーリでの最初のレースに臨む。注目すべき他のドライバーは、アストンマーティンとマクラーレンを除く8チームで新しいドライバーペアリングを組む6人のルーキーたちだ。
No Australian driver has ever won their home Grand Prix. McLaren showed strong performance in preseason testing in February, raising the question: could Oscar Piastri break this 40-year statistic?
Friday is expected to be warm and sunny with temperatures around 24°C, rising to 31°C on Saturday. There is a possibility of rain on Sunday.
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Piastri has committed to McLaren for the long term, signing a multi-year contract extension beyond 2026.
Cadillac’s F1 team has been approved by F1 and the FIA for entry in 2026. They have shortlisted at least six potential drivers and will make their selection based on merit.
Reigning champion Max Verstappen has expressed doubt about Red Bull’s car being competitive enough to win in Melbourne.
Circuit Stats and History
Adelaide hosted the Australian Grand Prix from 1985 to 1995, serving as the season finale each November. Despite its success, Melbourne took over as host in 1996 due to rising costs.
Albert Park circuit has become a regular season opener, known for its carnival atmosphere in Melbourne each March.
The circuit is among the fastest on the calendar, consistently delivering exciting races to kick off the new season.
Key Stats:
- First race: 1996
- Laps: 58 laps of 5.2km. Total race distance: 306km.
- Lap record: 1:19.813, Charles Leclerc (2024)
- Most wins: Michael Schumacher (4), Hamilton (2), Leclerc (1), Verstappen (1), Sainz (1) among current drivers.
- Most poles: Hamilton (8), Leclerc (1), Verstappen (1) among current drivers.
- Special features: Parkland circuit with fast corners and close walls, creating a great atmosphere.
- Driver quote: ‘The atmosphere in Melbourne is always unreal, and the track is fun and fast.’ — Daniel Ricciardo
- Best viewing spots: Turns 9 and 10, the fastest section of the circuit.
Last Year’s Race Highlights
The 2024 Australian Grand Prix was eventful, with Carlos Sainz winning for Ferrari just two weeks after appendicitis.
Max Verstappen retired early in the race due to a brake fire, and the race concluded under a virtual safety car after George Russell’s crash on the final lap.
