description Albert Park Circuit Overview
Albert Park Circuit is a temporary motor-racing circuit laid out on public roads around Albert Park Lake in Melbourne, Australia. It has hosted the Formula One Australian Grand Prix since 1996, with the event generally serving as one of the early rounds of the championship. The track combines purpose-built sections with roads that return to public use outside the race meeting.
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When did the Australian Grand Prix move to Albert Park?
Formula 1's first Melbourne race at Albert Park was in 1996, after Adelaide had hosted the Australian Grand Prix from 1985 through 1995. Albert Park then became the regular Melbourne venue for the Formula 1 event. [Formula 1](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/circuit-guide-2026-australian-grand-prix-albert-park.19zPlhKhMbTaVNFIPKAAMa)
What are the current length, turn count, and lap count at Albert Park?
The current Formula 1 layout is listed at 5.278 kilometres with 14 turns and 58 laps. That produces a race distance of about 306.124 kilometres. [Formula 1](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/circuit-guide-2026-australian-grand-prix-albert-park.19zPlhKhMbTaVNFIPKAAMa)
Is Albert Park a permanent race track?
It is a temporary or semi-permanent street circuit laid out on public roads around Albert Park Lake, including Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive. Those roads return to normal public use outside the Australian Grand Prix event. [Australian Grand Prix](https://shop.grandprix.com.au/pages/about-us)
Why did the Albert Park circuit change in 2022?
The redesign removed two corners and reduced the layout from 16 turns to 14. Turn 6 was widened by 7.5 metres, which helped make the lap faster and created more room for racing. [Australian Grand Prix](https://www.grandprix.com.au/community/track-evolution)
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