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Ian Chadband

Aussie GP loses season-launch honour, gains sprint race

The ever popular Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park will feature a sprint race for the first time. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne's Australian Grand Prix won't have the privilege of opening the 2027 Formula One season after regaining the honour this year -- but it will boast two races in its biggest weekend yet.

After landing the chance to open the F1 year in 2026 as it once traditionally did for two decades, the Albert Park money-spinner will be the the third stop on next season's record-equalling 24-race program.

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