| Australia |  |
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| Location | Melbourne | |
| Lap Distance | 5.3 km | |
| Race Distance | 58 laps | |
| Race direction | Clockwise |
The Australian GP has been held in Melbourne since 1996 after its move from Adelaide. the track is a street circuit based around a lake in the picturesque Albert Park. Despite initial opposition to using a park for an F1 race, this has become a popular track for both drivers and fans and now takes its place as the regular opening event of the season. Being a street circuit it tends to be relatively bumpy and a high down force circuit, but still manages to produce some exciting races.
The 2010 race was again won by Jenson Button in an action packed race. Vettel had brake problems and Hamilton and Webber had a coming together late in the race. Ferrari were on the pace, but not competing for the win.
The 2009 race was won by Jenson Button in the first race for Brawn GP, with his team mate taking second place after Vettel and Kubica collided with 3 laps to go. Hamilton was excluded from third place after after a controvserial incident with Truli under the resulting safety car conclusion to the race.
Year |
Driver |
Team |
2010 |
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