2009 Formula One Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park, Melbourne
- Date: 29/03/09
- Circuit Length: 5.303km
- Race Distance: 307.574km (58 laps)
- Winner 2008: Lewis Hamilton – McLaren-Mercedes
Circuit Guide
BMW on Melbourne:
Technical Insight – Willy Rampf
“There’s always a buzz around the place leading up to the first race of the season, but this time the anticipation is even greater than usual. Of course, we all want to find out how our radically different new cars shape up alongside our rivals’. The switch to slick tyres, in particular, represents a great unknown. Melbourne is a stop-start kind of circuit which places the brakes under heavy loads and at the same time demands good traction. The levels of grip here are very low, especially at the start of the weekend.”
Drivers eye – Robert Kubica
“All the speculation comes to an end in Australia. The whole team has been working unbelievably hard all winter. I like the Melbourne circuit. If it was up to me, we would only race on street circuits. The fans and the beautiful city backdrop create a wonderful atmosphere, and all of this gives the first race of the season a very special charm.”
