- Address: 12 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
- Opening: 1996
- Main Events: Formula-1, Formula-3, Formula Ford
- Circle length: 5,303 km
- Rotations: 16
Melbourne . One of the largest megacities of Australia, which is second only to Sydney . The local population considers this city some kind of sports capital of the state. And this is difficult to argue, because it is in Melbourne is based the strongest team in various sports, and he is also considered the birthplace of Australian football. But the most significant feature of this city is the fact that it is here that several world-famous championships take place: the Melbourne Cup in equestrian sport, the finals of the Australian Football League, the Australian Open Tennis Championship. A landmark event in the history of Melbourne was the 1956 Olympics, also held here. In addition, any person who is a bit keen on racing as a sport, at the mention of Melbourne begins to experience excitement and shaking, because it is here in Albert Park is the competition of Formula 1.
More about Albert Park
Although Albert Park and closely associated with the race of the Formula-1, but in fact under his definition is a whole neighborhood of the city. Here live about 6 thousand people, and to the center and at all a stone's throw. The park's area totals about 225 hectares, and includes a considerable number of sports facilities and organizations. Here you can see the Melbourne Sports and Water Center, Lakeside Stadium, a huge golf course, several rowing clubs, a couple of restaurants, and various entertainment and sports facilities. The park is named after Prince Albert, and its streets are named after British military leaders, heroes of the Crimean War and the Battle of Trafalgar.
In the center of Albert Park is an artificial lake, among which there is a small islet. More than 30 different species of birds have found refuge here, among them black swans, Pacific black ducks, long-billed corals, laughing kukabara and others. In the lake there are several species of freshwater fish.
Structurally the park is divided into 9 zones, among which there are specially equipped areas for picnics and barbecues. In addition, it is nice to engage in cycling, because in the park area there is an extensive network of bicycle paths and special areas for various exercises on this mode of transport.
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Race Formula 1 in Albert Park
As the route used the main road in the park area, which was built in 1953. It should be noted that it was not until 1992 that the race was started as a race track when the Prime Minister of Victoria postponed holding the Australian Grand Prix in order to increase the prestige of Melbourne in Albert Park. This caused a storm of indignation among organizations for the protection of nature, since during the reconstruction of the racing track, not one dozen trees were cut down, which violated the ecological environment of the area.
However, both the pilots and the fans themselves liked the new venue due to the smoothness of the lines, which did not go at the expense of speed. The length of the race track today is 5,303 m, and every opening of the championship of Formula 1 traditionally takes place in Albert Park. This grandiose action takes place during 4 days, summoning here thousands of people, and in addition to the main theme of racing sports, there is a huge number of entertainment venues.
How to get there?
You can get to Albert Park by tram number 96, which makes 3 stops along the park zone: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center, Middle Park, Fraser Street. In addition, a little on the other side of the park is the tram line number 12, which stops at Albert Road and Aughtie Drive.
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