What is Albert Park circuit?

1. Basic information

Albert Park circuit diagram data Track Name: Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, Australia,
Address: ALBERT PARK tRACK 220 Albert Road South Melboume Victoria 3205 AUSTRALI
official website: http://www.grandprix.com.au
track length: 5.303 kilometers [ 123] orientation: clockwise
recording track: 408 1 minute 24 seconds (2004, Michael Schumacher, Ferrari)
The total length of the game: [123 ] 307.574 km The total number of laps:
58 ring select stop : 1 stop, 29-34 ring; 2 is stopped, 21-25,35-43 ring; 3 stop 15-18,29-33,42-47 ring 2, the track Introduction

overlooks the Albert Park circuit diagram Melbourne has a “garden city” in the world, is a picturesque Albert Park, Melbourne track is surrounded by parks flew away, so in the 16 races in F1, the scenery along the way this race is the most beautiful Albert Park is also known as the world’s most beautiful racing venue. Since Melbourne Park track is converted by the audience and from the track is also particularly close, so the feeling is particularly strong spot, plus the audience can walk around the periphery of the track, feel the shock in different locations, it is unmatched by other circuits of. This is one of the best tracks in the world. Whether it was from the structure and layout of the track for safety and security from the track it has set a high standard.

In fact, as early as the 1950s, Albert Park has already begun bearingDo motor racing, including the famous Australian Grand Prix. Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, Australia began to organize first F1 Grand Prix in 1996, it was replaced under the German came (delaide) track to become the Australian Grand Prix venue, and from that time onwards, the annual F1 season Grand Prix opener also transferred to here.

F1’s first stop will determine each year in Australia, so drivers can look forward to get a good start in Melbourne. Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher won the first prize three times at Albert Park, is the highest number of riders to win in Melbourne. Coulthard won in 1997 and 2003 for the McLaren champion twice, but he had this race in 1998 in “humility” overtaking his teammate, caused no small controversy.

3, the track characteristics

Albert Park circuit Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit belongs to the street circuit, the track was placed in the city Albert Park area, the overall layout is quite smooth, there is no conventional street racing speed corners resistance minus 90 degrees clockwise track running along the park lake, the scenery is very beautiful, all the drivers are very fond of this track .

in the Grand Prix this station, the car’s reliability are more important than in any other race. Some slow corners (eg Jones, Clark, Ascari, or Prost) required by the car particularly good grip performance and excellent traction. The U-bend lines require treatment in second gear or third gear speed. And Whiteford, Lauda and Waite This curve requires several cars have optimal aerodynamic balance system. Some areas will be bumpy track, racing requires drivers to take full account of the spring and damping system.

As the track open all year round, so the track seemed more slippery, especially on Friday when. This may cause the car to rotate the free testing process. The relatively minor track of tire wear. The best position is on the overtaking sprint straight. According to the statistics show, the first race in Australia seemTo some extent it may herald the season’s championship trend.

4, technical requirements

Albert Park circuit Brake system. Track the car’s brake system test of a great, high-temperature and Melbourne gave such a test “fuel.” Racing often from more than 300 kilometers per hour direct access to some low speed range, resulting in frequent brake cooling system to be considered a priority target team, and bumpy track surface braking area also requires adjustment of the orientation of the car softer.

balance system. Albert Park track has a lot of short straights (the car will reach 300 km / h, even higher rate, 70 percentage track, the drivers will be the highest speed driving), while the track is also dotted with 16 slow, medium-speed corners. Throughout the competition, the drivers will need to shift nearly 3500 times. Therefore, when the torque out of the corners of the car, balancing system, gearbox and plenty of stability when the brakes are able to get the key elements to victory in the Australian Grand Prix.

5, curve description

Albert Park circuit Albert Park track curve: 1, Jones (Jones); 2, Bo Bu Rab Beckham (Brabham); 3, White Verde (Whiteford); 4, Albert Road (Albert Road); 5, Lauda (Lauda); 9, Clark (Clark); 12, White (waite ); 13, Hill (Hill); 14, Asgari (Ascari); 15, Stewart (Stewart); 16, Prost (Prost).

car passes the starting point of the first punch at full throttle to a corner, a downshift before entering a corner profile 6 speed 286km / h to the third speed brake 123km / h 1,2 corner by bending hornsG is the point of maximum 2.7; followed by full throttle acceleration, the third corner before entering the block 6 up to 275km / h, and then decelerated to a third speed brake Feet 143km / h by the third bend, then a little throttle, in 3 swimming speed 138km / h ~ 4 between the speed 201km / h, the curve by 4,5, 5 and then accelerated to speed 270km / h through the sixth bend immediately to the second speed brake Feet 106km / h through 7 bend, apexes maximum G value of 2, 5 followed by full throttle speed 251km / h of 8 high-speed corners, apexes maximum G value is 2.4, up to 5 speed 276km / h before entering the ninth bending; by after continuing full throttle curve risen to sixth speed 294km / h, a little loose throttle gear 3 to 167km / h by the second bend 11, the maximum G value of 3.2 a curve vertex; continue washed 6 speed 284km / h in first bend 13, to a second speed reduction braking Feet 125km / h by little after the throttle to 143km / h speed 3rd speed by the second turn 14, then down to the second speed acceleration 83k m after subparagraph / h over 15 16 bend, and finally crossed the finish line at full throttle.

6, successive Champions

Albert Park circuit 2009: Jenson Button (Brown JP team)

2008 : Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)

2007: Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)

2006: Kimi Raikkonen (Renault)

2005: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault)

2004: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)

2003: David Coulthard (McLaren)
2002: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) [ 123] 2001: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2000: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
1999: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari)
1998: Mika Hakkinen (McLaren )
1997: David Coulthard (McLaren)
1996: Damon Hill (Williams)
1995: Damon Hill (Williams)
1994: Mansell (Williams)
1993: Senna (McLaren)
1992: Dennis (McLaren)