There may be a lot wrong with the world, but for a whole generation of Formula 1 fans at least one thing will feel just right again this weekend as once again Albert Park provides the picturesque backdrop of the 2025 season opener.
The race, which first joined the calendar in 1996 after taking over the Australian Grand Prix from Adelaide, has grown into a beloved and vibrant stop on the F1 calendar, given its urban location a tram ride away from Melbourne CBD and the adjacent St Kilda beach.
