The Australian Grand Prix is a historic race in Formula 1, first becoming part of the World Championship in 1985. Though the event has been held since 1928, it only became an official part of the Formula One Championship in 1985. From 1985 to 1995, it was held at the Adelaide Street Circuit. However, the race moved to Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit in 1996, where it has remained ever since. Since its shift to Albert Park, the Australian GP has served primarily as the F1 season opener. However, the race in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled becuase of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report by ABC, the Australian Grand Prix cost Victorian taxpayers $100.6 million to host the 2023 edition of the event.
Australian Grand Prix's winners year-by-year
| Year | Driver | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Keke Rosberg | Adelaide |
| 1986 | Alain Prost | |
| 1987 | Gerhard Berger | |
| 1988 | Alain Prost | |
| 1989 | Thierry Boutsen | |
| 1990 | Nelson Piquet | |
| 1991 | Ayrton Senna | |
| 1992 | Gerhard Berger | |
| 1993 | Ayrton Senna | |
| 1994 | Nigel Mansell | |
| 1995 | Damon Hill | |
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Albert Park |
| 1997 | David Coulthard | |
| 1998 | Mika Häkkinen | |
| 1999 | Eddie Irvine | |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2001 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2002 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2003 | David Coulthard | |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | |
| 2005 | Giancarlo Fisichella | |
| 2006 | Fernando Alonso | |
| 2007 | Kimi Räikkönen | |
| 2008 | Lewis Hamilton | |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | |
| 2010 | Jenson Button | |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | |
| 2012 | Jenson Button | |
| 2013 | Kimi Räikkönen | |
| 2014 | Nico Rosberg | |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | |
| 2017 | Sebastian Vettel | |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | Albert Park |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | |
| 2024 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | |
Australian Grand Prix's constructor winners year-by-year
| Year | Constructor | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Williams-Honda | Adelaide |
| 1986 | McLaren-TAG | |
| 1987 | Ferrari | |
| 1988 | McLaren-Honda | |
| 1989 | Williams-Renault | |
| 1990 | Benetton-Ford | |
| 1991 | McLaren-Honda | |
| 1992 | McLaren-Honda | |
| 1993 | McLaren-Ford | |
| 1994 | Williams-Renault | |
| 1995 | Williams-Renault | |
| 1996 | Williams-Renault | Albert Park |
| 1997 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 1998 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 1999 | Ferrari | |
| 2000 | Ferrari | |
| 2001 | Ferrari | |
| 2002 | Ferrari | |
| 2003 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2004 | Ferrari | |
| 2005 | Renault | |
| 2006 | Renault | |
| 2007 | Ferrari | |
| 2008 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2009 | Brawn-Mercedes | |
| 2010 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2011 | Red Bull-Renault | |
| 2012 | McLaren-Mercedes | |
| 2013 | Lotus-Renault | |
| 2014 | Mercedes | |
| 2015 | Mercedes | |
| 2016 | Mercedes | |
| 2017 | Ferrari | |
| 2018 | Ferrari | |
| 2019 | Mercedes | |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2021 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Ferrari | Albert Park |
| 2023 | Red Bull-Honda RBPT | |
| 2024 | Ferrari | |
Australian Grand Prix's multiple winners
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Michael Schumacher | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| 3 | Jenson Button | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 2011, 2017, 2018 | |
| 2 | Alain Prost | 1986, 1988 |
| Gerhard Berger | 1987, 1992 | |
| Ayrton Senna | 1991, 1993 | |
| Damon Hill | 1995, 1996 | |
| David Coulthard | 1997, 2003 | |
| Kimi Räikkönen | 2007, 2013 | |
| Lewis Hamilton | 2008, 2015 | |
| Nico Rosberg | 2014, 2016 |
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ferrari | 1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024 |
| 11 | McLaren | 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012 |
| 5 | Williams | 1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| 2 | Renault | 2005, 2006 |
| Red Bull | 2011, 2023 |
FAQ's on Australian Grand Prix
A. The Australian Grand Prix became an official part of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1985.
A. Before moving to Albert Park in 1996, the Australian Grand Prix was held at the Adelaide Street Circuit from 1985 to 1995.
A. Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most wins at the Australian Grand Prix, with four victories at Albert Park (2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004).
A. Ferrari and McLaren are the two teams with the most dominant records, each having 11 victories at the Australian Grand Prix.
A. Yes, the Australian Grand Prix was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it returned in 2022 with a revised layout to improve overtaking.
