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
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
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 2026-07-10.
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.