F1: Australian GP winners over the years

Albert Park has been hosting the Grand Prix since 1996.

Australia is home to some of the best sportspersons, arenas, and events in the world. The country has been part of Formula 1 (F1) traditions since 1985. However, it wasn’t until 1996 that the Australian GP went to Melbourne’s Albert Park. Before that, it was held in the Adelaide Street Circuit.

In June last year, Melbourne’s contract to host the Australian Grand Prix (Australian GP) was extended until 2035. The new contract stipulates that the event will be one of the first three races in the calendar – with a minimum of five being the opening race of the season. From this year onwards, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will also form part of the weekend schedule.

In the nearly 30 Grand Prix held at Albert Park, ten of them have been won by Ferrari drivers, by six different drivers – Eddie Irvine, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Räikkönen, Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz. Mercedes also have some fond memories of the track, both as the team and engine supplier.

With the 2025 season now again set to kick off at the Australian GP, let’s see which driver can get the season started off in winning fashion.

Year-wise Australian GP Winners

• 2025: Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 2024: Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
• 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
• 2022: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
• 2019: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
• 2018: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
• 2017: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
• 2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
• 2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2014: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
• 2013: Kimi Räikkönen (Lotus-Renault)
• 2012: Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 2011: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault)
• 2010: Jenson Button (Brawn GP)
• 2009: Jenson Button (Brawn GP)
• 2008: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 2007: Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)
• 2006: Fernando Alonso (Renault)
• 2005: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault)
• 2004: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
• 2003: David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 2002: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
• 2001: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
• 2000: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
• 1999: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari)
• 1998: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 1997: David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes)
• 1996: Damon Hill (Williams-Renault)

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