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When was the track built?
The original 3.7km street course was inaugurated in 1985 for the first Formula 1 GP, which stayed in Adelaide until 1995, often hosting the final race of the season and providing dramatic and historical moments.
Political pressure forced the move of the Australian Grand Prix to Melbourne and the circuit has been kept alive in a shortened 3.2km version, mainly for V8 Supercars.
With Australia having now eight spots, and with better financial conditions for GP promoters, Adelaide will be back in the calendar thanks to a massively extended track, designed by me, that will still use the park area and will unravel for nearly 8km on the streets of the city.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1985, the final act of the season; with Prost already sure of his World Title, the fight was between Senna’s Lotus-Renault, who started on pole but was forced to retire due to engine issues, and the Williams-Honda of Keke Rosberg, who will end up winning from 3rd, after his teammate Mansell also retired. The two Ligier-Renault of Jacques Laffite and Philippe Streiff will complete the podium.
It is one of the eight Australian circuits that will feature in the Oceania Continental Series.
What’s the circuit like?
From Turn 17 to Turn 2, it revamps the original version, although the temporary pits and main stands will be on the opposite side to eliminate the issue of the pit exit.
Sector one is quite basic with its 90° corners, as it goes though the residential area, while the second part, after Turn 10, is faster, with plenty of overtaking opportunities, thanks to two 700+ m long straights and the new 1km Brabham straight.
It combines the old-feel with the modern standards.
Where is it located?
The main straight and pits are in the Victoria Park Racecourse area, then it extends through the city centre up to the other Park area, near the Oval.
The airport is 6km to the West. (-34°55’50”, +138°37’09”)
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