Corner Guide to Albert Park
The Street Circuit Standard: Your Corner-by-Corner Guide to Albert Park With the 2026 season opener in Melbourne just weeks away, it’s time to walk the lake. Albert Park has always been a " slick " challenge, but with the 2026 " Great Reset " cars being more sensitive and " twitchy " under braking, this track will be a true test of driver composure. Here is the Senate Grand Prix guide to the 14 corners of the Albert Park Circuit. SECTOR 1: THE ADRENALINE SPIKE Turns 1 & 2 (Brabham & Jones) The " Nail-Biter. " Widened by 2.5 meters in the recent redesign, Turn 1 is a high-speed right-hander taken at roughly 183 km/h . It’s the primary overtaking spot off the main DRS straight. Drivers must navigate the quick left-hand flick of Turn 2 to set up the run toward the next braking zone. Turn 3 (The Hill) is a heavy braking zone and a 90-degree right-hander. Widened to allow multiple racing lines, it’s a classic spot for a " d...
