The Albert Park venue in Melbourne is set to host Formula 1 in full for the first time since 2019, after the 2020 event was cut short by a positive COVID-19 case, and the 2021 running was called off altogether due to Australia’s closed borders.
The break in racing has allowed the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to complete significant works to the Albert Park layout aimed at creating more overtaking opportunities.
Changes to the layout include Turn 9/10 being turned into a fast sweeping complex, while a number of other corners have been widened to increase apex speed.
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Paired with the new-spec cars its expected the layout will be provide improved wheel-to-wheel racing.
The circuit, mostly made up of public roads around Albert Park lake, has also been resurfaced for the first time since first hosting Formula 1 back in 1996.
“Five seconds a lap quicker, but [with] the new-spec cars, closer racing,” said AGPC CEO Andrew Westacott when asked what to expect from the new…
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