Discover F1 in Australia 2024 Includes timetable
The Formula 1 circus once again descends on Australia’s beautiful Albert Park. This technical circuit is described by drivers as challenging. For European viewers, however, the event has one major drawback: the start time of the sessions has been brought forward even more compared to last year, meaning it will be a particularly short night to watch the spectacle live. In this blog, we tell you all about the rich history of this race and what awaits during the F1 Australia 2024 weekend.
Timetable F1 Australia 2024
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| Session | Dutch time | Date |
| First free practice | 02:30 – 03:30 | Friday 22 March |
| Second free practice | 06:00 – 07:00 | Friday 22 March |
| Third free practice | 02:30 – 03:30 | Saturday 23 March |
| Qualification | 06:00 – 07:00 | Saturday 23 March |
| Race | 05:00 – 07:00 | Sunday 24 March |
Statistics of the F1 circuit Australia
- Circuit length: The Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne is 5.278 kilometres long and is known for its fast and flowing layout.
- Maximum speeds: Drivers reach speeds of over 300 km/h on the track
- Number of races held: The Albert Park Circuit has hosted a total of 26 Grands Prix between 1996 and 2023.
- Most successful driver: Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver at this circuit with 4 wins.
- Wins from pole position: There have been 11 race wins from pole position, representing 42.3% of races.
- Number of corners: Australia’s circuit has 14 corners since its last configuration in 2021 to encourage overtaking.
The traditional season opener with a rich history
Previously, Formula 1 Australia acted as the season opener. This was the moment when it became clear which teams had made the right decisions over the winter. Teams that had made good choices could surprise, while others were immediately punished. A good example is the Brawn GP team, which made its Formula 1 debut in Australia in 2009. Despite low expectations, the team surprised everyone with its innovative double diffuser, leading to both pole positions and the first two places in the race. The team almost achieved a 50% win rate that season and was acquired by Mercedes afterwards, becoming the only constructor to win every championship it participated in.
Review of the previous Australian Grand Prix
The previous edition of the GP of Australia was extremely exciting and chaotic. At the time, the race was won by Max Verstappen in a way Formula 1 had never seen before. The race had no fewer than eight dropouts and three red flags, going into the books as the most red flags in a single race. Despite the messy race, Max Verstappen managed to keep his cool and take the lead in the standings from Checo Perez. Max verstappen shared the podium with Lewis Hamilton in second place and Fernando Alonso in third.
What to expect from F1 Australia 2024
Fans can look forward to an exciting race and qualifying on Albert Park’s narrow street circuit. Teams are expected to bring the first (major) updates, thanks to an intermediate week without races. This will provide an opportunity to make improvements based on the analyses of the first two races. The weekend promises to be extra exciting and could provide surprises in the expected rankings. Although qualifying remains crucial at this fast circuit, there are more overtaking opportunities thanks to an added fourth DRS zone. Don’t miss anything from the race weekend Down Under and set your alarm clock!
