Mount Panorama Circuit – Bathurst

When was the track built?

Inaugurated in 1938, it is one of the biggest part of Australian motorsport history, also considering that the layout hasn’t been changed since then, other then the new “The Chase” chicane added in 1987.
Despite being considered a permanent circuit, its roads are open to public when not in use.
It has hosted mainly GT racing, but thanks to its heritage and the installation of TecPro barriers, it will be included in the Oceania Formula 1 Series from 2023.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever race on this circuit.
It is one of the eight Australian circuits that will feature in the Oceania Continental Series.

What’s the circuit like?

It’s famous worldwide as one of the most challenging, especially in the climbing and descending sections from Mount Panorama, which contain high-speed sweeping bends and tight downhill “esses”.
TecPro barriers will be very close as drivers will have to manage this part of the circuit as a street course; the smallest mistake will mean heavy damage to the car and likely generate a safety car.
The mountain section is connected to the pits and finish line by two long straights, where overtaking will be possible.
This combination of extremely fast straights and tight mountain roads gives the Bathurst circuit an old-fashioned feel and contributes to make it an iconic racetrack that has to be part of F1 history as well.

Where is it located?

At Bathurst, in the Southeastern part of Australia, around 170km West of Sydney and its airport; Bathurst has a small local airport with daily connections with Sydney, as well. (- 33°26’53”, +149°33’18”)