Since its move from Adelaide in 1996, the Supercars have appeared on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix every year except 2007. The Supercars races, known as the Supercars Challenge are a “demonstration event” for the series, with results not counting towards championship standings.
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Supercars Challenge
23 – 26 March 2017
Circuit Description
The Albert Park circuit is a temporary track which is only used once a year to host the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The circuit uses everyday sections of road that circle Albert Park Lake, a few kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.
Drivers consider the fast and flowing circuit as relatively easy to master. Its consistent placement of corners allows them to easily learn the track, but overtaking opportunities are limited.
Circuit Guide
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Format: International SuperSprint
Track Length: 5.303km
Circuit Direction: Clockwise
Corners: 16
Fastest Point: Front Straight
Slowest Point: Turn 15
Full Throttle: 65%
Average Speed: 164km/h
Lap Record: 1:55.9682 – Craig Lowndes (2011) in a Holden Commodore VE2
Qualifying Lap Record: 1:54.3972 – Fabian Coulthard (2017) in a Ford Falcon FG/X
Race Wins: Russell Ingall 8
Pole Positions: Fabian Coulthard 4
2017 Winners: Scott McLaughlin, Fabian Coulthard, Fabian Coulthard, Chaz Mostert
2016 Winners: Shane van Gisbergen 3 Jamie Whincup 1
Tyres: 16 Super Soft
2017 Supercars Challenge Event Information
Thursday: 1 x 30 minute Practice, 4 x 10 minute Qualifying
Friday: 2 x 30 minute / 13 lap Races
Saturday: 1 x 30 minute / 13 lap Race
Sunday: 1 x 30 minute 13 lap Race
Find out more on the unique Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Supercars Challenge qualifying and race format in our guide to the 2017 Race Formats