Which we would have a grand prix in Australia in the next few years it was well known news: indeed it was signed an agreement months ago between Albert Park e Liberty Medium which will allow the circuit to host the F1 until 2035 and, moreover, to be able to be the opening grand prix of the season for a maximum of five times. At the moment, the Melbourne round will be the first race on the calendar in 2024 and 2025.
GP Australia, here is the date of the race weekend
Furthermore, it was revealed today the date of the race weekend: the event will start on 30 March with the pilots press conference, while from 31 March to 2 April it will be track activity. Also following the tracking of the dates of the other grand prix, the GP of Australia it should be the third race of the season as it is been this year.
Not just F1
Next year the Melbourne circuit will be able to count more revenue compared to previous years seen the agreements that they were taken with minor categories always related to Motorsport. For example, for the first time, they will be racing on Australian soil Formula 2 and Formula 3 which will lead to an increase of Tickets since the event will last di più compared to previous years. Also the Supercars will stop in Melbourne and should also be here, the third date of the season, between the Newcastle500 and the Tasmanian SuperSprint. Should there be a fourth slot available, Albert Park would be willing to accommodate as well the local Carrera Cup.
New and old acquaintances
Even talking about the date of a grand prix, it catches the eye the case Plates-Alpine. If all ends well, the Australian would officially become Lando Norris' teammate in McLaren and it would be the first Melbourne-born driver to compete in his hometown given that, in the history of F1, there have already been other Australian drivers to race on their home soil, such as Daniel Ricciardo or Mark Webber.
ARTICLE BY FRANCESCO ORLANDO