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2 unusual facts about Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit


1996 Australian Drivers' Championship

The championship began on 8 March 1996 at the Albert Park Street Circuit and ended on 2 June at Mallala Motor Sport Park after eight races held over four rounds.

Sheena Reyes

As a Motorsport Model at the 2010 Australian Grand Prix, Reyes broke the Guinness World Record at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park for Putting on the Most Pairs of Under Pants in 60 Seconds: 22 Pairs.


1963 Australian Grand Prix

Moss, who had driven a Maserati 250F to victory in the 1956 Australian Grand Prix at the original Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, also provided guest commentary for Australian television station the ABC alongside Doug Woodward, Bill Reynolds and pit reporter Norman May.

1999 Australian Grand Prix

The 1999 Australian Grand Prix (formally the LXIV Qantas Australian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 7 March 1999 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.

2012 Australian Grand Prix

It was the 77th race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix that dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928, and the 17th time the event has been held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park.

Ross Ray

He has appeared in many major coronial investigations and Royal Commissions, including the Grand Prix death at Albert Park.


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