Albert Park, Melbourne – circuit information

Circuit information

Lap data
Lap length 5.303km (3.295 miles)
Race laps 58
Race distance 307.574km (191.118 miles)
Lap record* 1’24.125 (226.934 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004
Fastest lap 1’23.919 (227.491 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2010
Maximum speed (2010) 310.3 kph (192.811 mph) by Lewis Hamilton, McLaren
Car performance
Full throttle 69%
Power loss 4%
Tyre energy (1-3) 2
Brake energy (1-3) 2
Downforce level High
Gear changes per lap 56
Fuel use per lap 2.8kg
Strategy
Pit lane time loss 28 seconds
2011 prime tyre**: Hard (2010: Hard)
2011 option tyre**: Soft (2010: Soft)

*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
**Pirelli in 2011, Bridgestone in 2010

Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes

Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit – track map

Albert Park, 2011 Australian Grand Prix

Albert Park, 2011 Australian Grand Prix

Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit – aerial map

Albert Park, Melbourne