The start of the 2011 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne

2011 Australian Grand Prix

The 2011 Australian Grand Prix was round 1 of the 2011 Formula 1 season. It was the 27th Australian Grand Prix to count towards the world championship.

The race weekend format included three practice sessions, followed by qualifying and the grand prix. The grand prix distance was 58 laps.

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2011 Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 session times

Friday 25 March

First practice: 12:30 (01:30 UK time)
Second practice: 16:30 (05:30 UK time)

Saturday 26 March

Third practice: 14:00 (03:00 UK time)
Qualifying: 17:00 (06:00 UK time)

Sunday 27 March

Race: 17:00 (07:00 UK time)
NB. Times in 24-hour clock.

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The Australian Grand Prix was held at Albert Park. This is a 5.3-kilometre, 16-turn street track which was first used by Formula 1 in 1996.

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Previous race: 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Next race: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last updated: 10 February 2024

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