| F1 Grand Prix, also known as Formula One racing | | | | alternatively there is a bus service. Melbourne is a |
| is the most watched car racing event in the | | | | pleasurable city to walk around, with its parks, |
| world. The Formula in F1 racing refers to a set of | | | | beaches and open spaces. |
| rules that all participants and cars must fulfill. | | | | Australia became part of the Grand Prix Circuit in |
| Millions of people in 200 countries around the world | | | | 1985. Though the Australian Grand Prix is |
| watch the Formula One racing event. It is a high | | | | currently held at Albert Park, Melbourne, it was |
| thrill event, with speeds of cars often reaching | | | | earlier held at Adelaide Street Circuit in Adelaide. |
| and exceeding 300 kmh (190 mph). In an effort | | | | Albert Park is a 16-turn circuit and 5.3 kilometers |
| to build safer, faster cars, manufacturers work on | | | | long. It was built utilizing a combination of public |
| a car's aerodynamics, tires, electronics and | | | | roads within the park. Melbourne is usually the first |
| suspension. | | | | race of the season every year. |
| The traditional center for F1 racing is Europe. It | | | | The most successful driver in terms of victories |
| continues to remain Formula One's leading market. | | | | is Michael Schumacher. The most successful team |
| However, since 1999 races have been held in | | | | is McLaren. Nino Farina was the first to be |
| other places including Bahrain, China and the United | | | | awarded the drivers championship in 1950. Alberto |
| States of America. The governing body of F1 | | | | Ascari was the first driver to win multiple |
| racing is Fration Internationale de l'Automobile. The | | | | championships, in 1952 and 1953. In 2002, Michael |
| headquarters are in Paris. The next Australian | | | | Schumacher clinched the Drivers Championship |
| Grand Prix 2007 is to be held in Melbourne. | | | | with six races remaining. Over the years 28 |
| Melbourne is a great place for the race according | | | | different drivers have won the championships. |
| to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. | | | | Schumacher holds the record for maximum |
| Melbourne is second largest city in Australia and | | | | number of championships won at seven. The |
| one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan on | | | | current world champion is Fernando Alonso. He |
| earth. The climate is great here, specially during | | | | won his second world championship in 2006. F1 |
| late summer. There is always something to do. | | | | and its drivers are usually associated with |
| The people in Melbourne are friendly and the | | | | incredible amounts of glamor and heavily |
| Grand Prix here is extremely well organized. | | | | sponsored for this reason. |
| As a Grand Prix and holiday destination, Melbourne | | | | The stage is set for yet another festival of racing |
| is perfect. There is great choice when it comes to | | | | in Albert Park, Melbourne. With great weather, |
| choosing restaurants. Melbourne's Tullamarine | | | | great enthusiasm and the great organization that |
| Airport is 22 km northwest of the city. It is here | | | | is a trademark of the Australian Grand Prix. So |
| that Melbourne's international flights arrive. A taxi | | | | hurrah for Melbourne The great place for the |
| is a good way to get to the city from there, | | | | race. See you at the Australian Grand Prix 2007. |