The Australian Grand Prix marks the return of Formula 1 once again in 2013, with the Albert Park street circuit preparing to host its 18th race this weekend. As a preview to the event on Melbourne's streets, GPUpdate.net has put together a one-stop factfile.
Venue: Albert Park
Direction: Clockwise
Turns: 16
Laps: 58
Race date: 17 March 2013
Circuit opened: 1953
First Grand Prix: 1996
Lap record: 1:24.125 (Michael Schumacher, 2004)
Circuit length: 5.303 km (3.295 mi)
Race distance: 307.574 km (191.117 mi)
Attendance in 2012: 313,700 (114,990 on race day)
2013 timetable (GMT +11):
Friday 15 March
Practice 1 12:30-14:00 local time
Practice 2 16:30-18:00 local time
Saturday 16 March
Practice 3 14:00-15:00 local time
Qualifying 17:00 local time
Sunday 17 March
Race 17:00 local time
Additional on-track events:
V8 Supercars Challenge
Porsche Carrera Cup
International Sports Car Challenge
Ultimate Speed Comparison
Driver steward: Danny Sullivan
DRS zones:
Zone 1 - main straight
Zone 2 - between Turns 2 and 3
Pitlane speed limits:
60 km/h (37.2 mph) in practice
100 km/h (62.1 mph) in qualifying and race
Fuel usage: 2.7kg per lap
Top speed: 305 km/h (189 mph)
Braking zones: 7 (medium-high)
Max. corner g-force: 4.5 (Turns 5 and 12)
Tyre selection: Super Soft (Red), Medium (White)
Weather forecast:
Friday - Partly cloudy, high 28°C (82.4°F) / low 15°C (59°F)
Saturday - Showers, high 22°C (71.6°F) / low 16°C (60.8°F)
Sunday - Showers, high 22°C (71.6°F) / low 13°C (55.4°F)
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