Interesting to note Albert Park is now officially faster in average speed terms than Spa. In qualifying Max's time was an average speed of just over 250kph.... Spa's record is just under 250. I think only Monza and Jeddah have a faster average speed than Albert Park.
Re the crowds bear in mind we are a country the size of Europe with a total population the size of a city like Shanghai. (c26.5 mill) of which only 5 million are even remotely local to Albert Park. 452,000 over the weekend through the gates is not to be sneezed at.
We love our motor racing as Alan52 said. Even if its a fair hike, a major roadtrip or a flight to get there.
