Re Albert Park changes the resurfacing and reprofiling of corners is now complete.
Some videos of the changes and summaries from the Grand Prix office.
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The Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit has evolved.
Join us for Episode 1 of a four-part series detailing two years’ worth of work, and the changes that fans can expect to on-track as we speed towards the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix 2022.
Formula 1® has moved on in so many ways from when Melbourne hosted its first race in 1996, but for all that change, the Albert Park circuit has remained largely untouched.
The changes and modifications to the track are a milestone in the history of the Albert Park circuit and promise more speed and more overtaking opportunities and a better racing spectacle, cementing Albert Park as one of the premiere F1® circuits on the planet.
The Evolution of Albert Park: The Brand New F1® Australian Grand Prix Circuit - Episode 01
https://youtu.be/RgzWlc3R_XA
FUTURE EPISODES in the series:
Episode 2: What's Changed at Albert Park
31 January 2022
In Episode 2, we hit the circuit and take an in-depth look at the new track layout, what happens to lap times and why fans are poised to be the big winners with the changes to the new track.
Episode 3: Albert Park's New High Speed Straight
7 February 2022
In Episode 3, we finish our virtual lap of the circuit including the chicanes of turns 9 & 10, additional DRS zone and new viewing opportunities for fans. Episode 3 also details the benefits to the local community that go hand-in-hand with the work done on-track, and nearby park amenities.
Episode 4: The Completed Circuit & 2022
14 February 2022 (TBC)
Our final episode reveals the finishing touches to a world-class track and gives fans a first look at the brand-new Albert Park circuit while we get first impressions from some of the biggest names in F1®
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Now available....
Episode 2.... "What has changed at Albert Park"
https://youtu.be/jhbMVuG_RFI
And here is an advance link to the soon to be available Episode 3 : "Albert Park's New High Speed Straight".
This will be be released in 5 days time on this link. (Click on it and now you will be able to set a reminder on its release)
https://youtu.be/HKLRaEEiqhI
I like what I see.... not sure I like the idea of even more DRS zones, but hopefully it will be worthwhile changes that will benefit the racing.