Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix signals Melbourne open to major international events
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix returns to Melbourne from 7th-10th April, with the event spread across five new fan precincts – Melbourne, Phillip Island, Grampians, Yarra Valley and the Great Ocean Road –showcasing the very best of Victoria in 2022.
The Grand Prix has been a pillar of the state’s major events calendar since it was brought to Victoria from South Australia in 1996. The world-renowned four-day event beams images of Melbourne and Victoria’s regions into millions of homes around the globe.
Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula notes “Melbourne hosting the Grand Prix is another sign that our city is back and we’re the place to be for the biggest global sporting events.
“This year’s Grand Prix is set to attract hundreds of thousands of people to Albert Park over the race weekend, delivering big benefits to businesses and supporting local jobs.”
The circuit build and pack down which takes 16 weeks, will support more than 2,500 jobs over an estimated 400,000 hours of work.
Victorian owned business Harry the Hirer is playing an integral role to deliver the circuit build, with its employees bumping in the Grand Prix after recent work at the Australian Open, Moomba and the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
The world’s best drivers, including Australia’s own Daniel Ricciardo, will soon race on the recently modified and resurfaced track – the first upgrade since it was originally laid in 1995. This circuit upgrade created 500 jobs across 85,000 construction hours.
In addition to the on-track action, ticket holders can enjoy trackside entertainment, live music and food and wine experiences from the biggest names in Victoria’s famed restaurant scene.
Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chief Executive Andrew Westacott adds “The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix not only signals to the world that Victoria is open for business, but it also solidifies Melbourne as the country’s home of major international events.”
The Australian Grand Prix 2022 runs from 7th-10th April, with limited tickets available over the race weekend at grandprix.com.au
Image courtesy Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix
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