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In pictures: Crowds enjoy the Australian Grand Prix
It’s a sellout crowd at Albert Park and our photographer Eddie Jim is there to snap all the action. Take a look at the images below.
Fans on the way to the track.Credit: Eddie Jim
Start ’em young: A tiny fan with ear protection is ready to enjoy the action.Credit: Eddie Jim
It’s a sellout crowd.Credit: Eddie Jim
Family fun at Albert Park.Credit: Eddie Jim
Eager fans wait for autographs.Credit: Eddie Jim
Albert Park visitor map
By Jamie Brown
If you’re at Albert Park and making your way around the track to enjoy the various things the grand prix has to offer before the grand prix begins, from Supercars to the RAAF Roulettes flyover and top food and drinks trackside, keep this map handy.
Today’s weather
Melbourne’s weather has delivered a pearler for today’s main race. No rain is forecast.
It’s a sunny day at Albert Park, so if you’re heading trackside or enjoying the big screen at Federation Square, make sure to slip, slop, slap.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026.
My name is Scott Spits and I’ll bring you all the news from the first grand prix of the season at Albert Park.
Stay with us to enjoy the action.
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