Max Verstappen Favored to Win 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park

The 2024 Australian Grand Prix is set to kick off at the historic Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, marking the 27th time the Formula 1 event will take place in this beautiful city.

Reigning Formula 1 champion, Max Verstappen, is the top pick to secure victory at the Australian Grand Prix, having displayed exceptional form by winning 19 out of the last 20 Grands Prix, with his teammate Sergio Perez following closely behind.

Notable inclusions in this year’s Australian Grand Prix are the presence of two Australians on the grid – Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo. Daniel Ricciardo returns to action driving for the Visa Cash App RB team after a hiatus, while Melbourne-born McLaren driver Oscar Piastri aims to build on his previous eighth-place finish in 2023.

Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for his final Australian Grand Prix representing Mercedes-AMG before making a move to Ferrari in 2025, a team that holds a strong record in recent Australian races.

This year, the Australian Grand Prix will showcase the revamped Albert Park Circuit for the third time since the extensive renovations were completed, making the track faster and more fluid for the drivers.

Aside from the main Formula 1 event, spectators can also look forward to supporting races such as Formula 2, Formula 3, Supercars Championship featuring Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship attracting global attention from European teams.

The weather forecast for the Australian Grand Prix weekend predicts stable temperatures ranging from 20 to 21 degrees Celsius, with partial cloud cover expected – typical for Melbourne’s ever-changing climate.

To catch all the racing action from the comfort of home, viewers can tune into Fox Sports and Kayo for comprehensive coverage in up to 4K resolution. Channel 10 also offers free-to-air coverage for all Australian Grand Prix sessions, including its 10Play streaming service.

There remains a question mark over Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz’s appearance at the Australian Grand Prix after undergoing an appendectomy recently, with 19-year-old Oliver Bearman having substituted for him in the previous Grand Prix.