Lap length
5.278 km
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit — F1 circuit guide
A temporary circuit laid out around Albert Park lake in Melbourne. Each lap measures 5.278 km (3.28 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 58 laps — 306.1 km (190.2 mi) of racing.
Race laps
58
Race distance
306.1 km
First F1 race
1996
Lap record
1:19.813
About Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit — a temporary circuit laid out around Albert Park lake in Melbourne — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1996. A Grand Prix here covers 58 laps of the 5.278 km lap, a total race distance of about 306.1 km (190.2 miles).
- Lap length: 5.278 km (3.28 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 58
- Race distance: 306.1 km (190.2 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1996
- Race lap record: 1:19.813, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in 2024
What is the lap record at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit is 1:19.813, set by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) during the 2024 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Lando Norris (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, in 2025. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 Australian GP is scheduled for March 8, 2026 — round 1 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Australian GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.