The Australian Grand Prix is an annual Formula One motor racing event, which was first held in 1928 and is one of the oldest motorsport events in Australia.
And the future looks a bright one as the Australian Grand Prix is under contract with Formula One until 2035.
Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Grand Prix.
Australian Grand Prix date
The 2024 edition of the Australian Grand Prix will take place on Sunday 24th March, but there have been a number of calendar changes throughout the years.
The Australian Grand Prix has previously been held in October and November.
In 2024, the Australian Grand Prix is round three of 24 on the Formula One racing calendar.
Australian Grand Prix time
Following three practice sessions, qualifying will take place on Saturday 23rd March between 13:00 and 14:00.
The start of the Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 12:00 (AEST) on Sunday 24th March.
Australian Grand Prix location
The Australian Grand Prix has had 23 locations during its history, with the first edition in 1928 raced at Phillip Island.
From 1985 to 1995, the Australian Grand Prix was raced in Adelaide, but switched to Melbourne in 1996 and has remained there ever since.
The Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, is the current venue for the Australian Grand Prix.
Australian Grand Prix how to watch
The Australian Grand Prix will be available to watch on Channel 10 and available to stream via 10Bold and 10 Play.
Australian Grand Prix history
The Australian Grand Prix is steeped in history and was first raced in 1928, with a driver named Arthur Waite taking the honours.
In 1995 the Australian Grand Prix became part of the FIA World Formula One World Championship.
The first race took place at Adelaide Street Circuit, and remained there for the next 10 years, before moving to Melbourne.
Australian Grand Prix past winners
Max Verstappen won the 2023 edition of the Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso completing the podium.
Two drivers have won the Australian Grand Prix on four occasions, the most recent being Michael Schumacher, whose victories all came between 2000 and 2004.
Australian Lex Davison also won the Australian Grand Prix in 1954, 1957, 1958 and 1961.
Alain Prost, Jenson Button and Sebastien Vettel are among the drivers to have won the Australian Grand Prix on three occasions.
Ferrari lead the way as far as the constructors are concerned, winning the Australian Grand Prix on 13 occasions.
McLaren have also claimed 12 victories, with Williams in third place with six wins.
Australian Grand Prix odds
Three-time defending world champion Verstappen is the hot fancy to go back-to-back and win the Australian Grand Prix in 2024.
He can be backed at 1.20, with Red Bull Racing team-mate Sergio Perez available at 9.00.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is expected to be the nearest challenger to the Red Bull duo and is priced at 15.00.
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes can be backed at 26.00 to cause an upset and take out the Australian Grand Prix.
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