Building the Australian F1 Circuit 🏁

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  • Опубліковано 28 бер 2023
  • How the 2023 F1 AusGP track was built. Filmed over 70 days see the construction, the track build, the grandstands, behind the scenes of how a park turns into a Formula One circuit. See workers Building Melbourne's iconic F1 Grand Prix Circuit.
    More than 290,000 man hours are needed to transform Albert Park into a world-class Formula 1 circuit each year.The Australian Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne is one of the most iconic tracks in the world of Formula One. The construction of the circuit is a massive undertaking that requires a lot of planning, resources, and expertise. The process of building the circuit starts months before the actual race, and it involves a team of engineers, architects, and construction workers.
    The barriers are built to protect the drivers and the spectators from any accidents that may occur during the race. The safety features include the installation of catch fences, tire barriers, and run-off areas. The construction of the Australian Grand Prix circuit is a complex process that requires a lot of attention to detail and precision. I hope you enjoy this behind the scenes look at the Australian Grand Prix circuit being built.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 402

  • @YummyGEIER
    @YummyGEIER Місяць тому +353

    I love how UA-cam recommended me this video 7 hours after the Australia GP 2024. 1 year later than this video 😂❤

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Місяць тому +29

      The algorithm is a mysterious beast! Thanks for watching one year later :)

    • @aryanwadhera
      @aryanwadhera Місяць тому +2

      same

    • @LewisEmuno
      @LewisEmuno Місяць тому +2

      Same😂

    • @userinfo3119
      @userinfo3119 Місяць тому +1

      same

    • @klymt79
      @klymt79 Місяць тому +1

      Same

  • @mini_steve
    @mini_steve Рік тому +478

    I think we all miss Ricky Bobby. I'm sure he will be around the paddock this weekend. If not, we have our adopted mullet man in Valtteri.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +33

      And our adopted son drinks St Ali coffee too. He’s basically a Melbournian now.

    • @JohnDoe-xi1qk
      @JohnDoe-xi1qk Рік тому

      Do you still put unvaxxed in concentration camps, ridiculous undies?

  • @bendav
    @bendav Рік тому +304

    I was able to walk around the lake when I was visiting Melbourne - such a beautiful park. Other than the garage building there was no sign of a race course. The documentation of the changes is quite interesting - thanks for sharing!

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +15

      Thanks Ben, yes it's really a zero to F1 circuit story. Amazing how fast it goes up and comes down again.

    • @apophisstr6719
      @apophisstr6719 Місяць тому +2

      It's quite surreal to see something we're all so familiar with in a not-so-familiar form

  • @xbrules
    @xbrules Рік тому +133

    At least we've still got the Mullet, Valtteri... our adopted Aussie. I'm hoping Fernando has a win here this year like he did when I last went back in 2006. Great tour of Albert Park, Stef!

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +13

      Fernando has a good car and is on a good streak. If red Bull suffer it could happen. Thanks for watching.

  • @SUPREETH.
    @SUPREETH. Місяць тому +108

    Here after Ferrari Sainz win

  • @DaniMacYo
    @DaniMacYo Рік тому +55

    It’s incredible how they transform the area. The circuit once’s it’s put together is such a beautiful venue.

  • @watson956
    @watson956 Місяць тому +18

    THIS is the kind of behind-the-scenes I was looking for - thank you Stef! Good news - ya got Danny Ric back this year !! 😎🏎

  • @BuIldogProd
    @BuIldogProd Рік тому +27

    I live in Melbourne and drive past Albert park almost every day for work. It’s honestly a lovely park to walk around when it’s quiet, and it’s very hard to know that this is actually an f1 track

  • @Niiiiccceeeeegarrryyyy
    @Niiiiccceeeeegarrryyyy Рік тому +64

    Watching Albert part change every year from the 96 tram always signals the new year well and truely getting into gear

    • @MrMaccas94
      @MrMaccas94 Рік тому

      you'd hope the new year is truly in gear by April though

    • @evelknievel2000
      @evelknievel2000 29 днів тому

      I remember backpacking in 1995-1996, and seeing the start of very first buildup in Melbourne. A shame I couldn’t be at the race, but I did get up early that morning in the Netherlands and watching that GP with a very special feeling.

  • @mikekelly7862
    @mikekelly7862 Рік тому +11

    Watching this literally right before qualifying starts... positive this is more interesting than whatever sky happens to be showing right now.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +2

      Haha, thanks Mike. I’m no Sky Sports but glad you found it interesting!

  • @JimOHalloran
    @JimOHalloran Рік тому +46

    I used to work near the Adelaide Parklands Curcuit, and used to get the same buzz from the setup before the Supercars event here. Amazing how quick they get it torn down. Our race finished Sunday afternoon, and all the streets were open, barriers gone, etc before morning rush on Monday. We had a couple of big grandstands built on the street too, they were gone by next morning as well.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +6

      Yeah it’s impressive how quickly they take it all down again hey? Thanks for the comment.

  • @julianr.7186
    @julianr.7186 Рік тому +13

    Incredible how they put the track up and more amazing is how fast they put it down. Thank you for this video!!

    • @lima_plays2492
      @lima_plays2492 Рік тому +3

      Yes same for Montreal, insane logistics

    • @OK-fi4yq
      @OK-fi4yq Рік тому

      if you think this is incredible, try monaco!

  • @jasonsmith7056
    @jasonsmith7056 Рік тому +8

    I’m on the fencing team for 2023 GP and I’ve got to say it’s been one of the most satisfying jobs ever!

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +2

      That's awesome Jason, thanks for building such a cool track!

    • @thegreathadoken6808
      @thegreathadoken6808 Рік тому

      Parry & Riposte!

    • @jasonsmith7056
      @jasonsmith7056 Рік тому

      @@stef747 thanks for your awesome content covering the Grand Prix!

  • @JoseAlfonsoChavez
    @JoseAlfonsoChavez Рік тому +16

    Hands down one of my favorite GP of the year!! Thank you for sharing how Albert Park is turned into a grand prix circuit!!! Also, nice touch putting Crofty's "Lights out and away we go" on the video 😅👌
    BTW: 6:02 Everybody hopes so. Fernando returning to his prime at 41 is just crazy! #ElPlan

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I appreciate the comment and glad you enjoyed the video (and Crofty's cameo!).

    • @paste5004
      @paste5004 Рік тому

      One of the worst tracks is your favorite? Lol

    • @armorgeddon
      @armorgeddon Рік тому +1

      @@paste5004 Oh no, a Tilke fanboy made it here.

    • @paste5004
      @paste5004 Рік тому

      @@armorgeddon don't let facts upset you kid

  • @utopianandroid
    @utopianandroid Рік тому +10

    This was awesome. Thanks for doing all the work to put this together to share with the world!

  • @F1guy6835
    @F1guy6835 Місяць тому

    2:51 that transition is 🔥

  • @solis1211
    @solis1211 11 місяців тому +3

    What a great video! Ever since I became an F1 fan I've been curious about the behind the scenes of how street circuits are put together. And how these places look during race weekend vs any other time of the year. Wish there was more content like this for other street circuits!

  • @louisphoto
    @louisphoto Місяць тому +2

    thank you for sharing!

  • @AllmightyB
    @AllmightyB Рік тому

    This is awesome to see the progression! I've always wondered how different the street circuits look during normal operations. Thank you so much for this

  • @FloVeninski
    @FloVeninski Рік тому

    great tour Stef ! Amazing vidéo thx for sharing :)

  • @machsiim8348
    @machsiim8348 Рік тому +1

    This is so sick!!! Great idea and great video Stef :)

  • @marsgal42
    @marsgal42 Рік тому +2

    One of my bucket list items is attending one of the biggies - think Le Mans, Indianapolis, Isle of Man, Monaco.
    Have fun!

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Good list - Monaco would be a fun, albeit maybe expensive, one to watch. Hope you get to some or all of them soon.

    • @MattNav
      @MattNav Рік тому

      @@stef747 As someone's who lives near Monaco here's a little secret: there are a few rare spots in the more elevated streets high above the circuit with viewpoints to see the Monaco GP for free without a ticket. Now obviously these aren't grandstands or seats but I did go there last year to attend the qualifying and it was a really fun time. I had views over either St Devote or one spanning from the swimming pool complex to the entry to rascasse

  • @incrideableindia5303
    @incrideableindia5303 Рік тому

    Thank you for such an amazing video and your efforts of 70 days to show us the transformation. Loved it!!

  • @RobertLewis85
    @RobertLewis85 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for showing the evolution of the track from normal public road to AUS GP.

  • @brisbaneinsider7139
    @brisbaneinsider7139 Рік тому +4

    Mate great wrap up of how its built. The cyclist dodge of 3:26 was impressive. Although it may need to be investigated by race control.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +2

      Haha, yes swerving unnecessarily by Drury, that’s a 5s penalty.

  • @Webzterr
    @Webzterr Рік тому +1

    Wow, never realised just how much goes into transforming this into an F1 ready track😮. Thanks for the great insight

  • @skister82
    @skister82 Рік тому

    This is the most interesting F1 video I've watched in years.
    Thank you for taking the time to show us.

  • @habibi750
    @habibi750 Рік тому

    Amazing. Thank you for this.

  • @jsong8584
    @jsong8584 Рік тому +4

    Wow this is so good! Maybe you can film how they dismantle the whole thing, bringing back the park after the race.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +3

      Yeah that's definitely a good idea for a follow up video, thanks.

    • @aussiegooner
      @aussiegooner Рік тому +1

      Just watch this video backwards

  • @lachy-x9761
    @lachy-x9761 Рік тому

    So glad I was at this race and it Is truly amazing to see how it is built

  • @Dave_xD
    @Dave_xD Рік тому

    I always knew it was a lot of work, but never quite realized it was this much. Nice video. Thanks mate!

  • @A_S_M_R
    @A_S_M_R Рік тому

    This is a great insight into the prep, thank you.

  • @premkudva
    @premkudva Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for this video man, it is just something that I have been wanting to watch. How a public road becomes a F1 track is something that I have searching for earlier.

  • @dbecker33
    @dbecker33 Рік тому

    I’m fortunate to have attended the Australian Grand Prix a few years ago. What a great place to see a race!

  • @cronk6879
    @cronk6879 Рік тому

    So glad i came across this. what a cool perspective. love it

  • @detectivepigeon5938
    @detectivepigeon5938 Рік тому

    Such a good video. Thank you for showing this, it's so interesting to see this transformation.
    You go straight to it without 20 minutes of bullshit with every update

  • @MagicofKeelanWendorf
    @MagicofKeelanWendorf Місяць тому

    Definitely cool to see the before and after process.

  • @smythie27
    @smythie27 Рік тому

    Best video I have seen on the construction. Thank you

  • @bwsculture
    @bwsculture Місяць тому

    I love how Melbourne can make these incredible sporting experiences that are top class

  • @Antonio88870
    @Antonio88870 Рік тому

    Really cool video! Nice insight into how that entire thing comes together to go from a park into a F1 circuit. When it's on it doesn't really look like a street circuit.
    Also, nice editing and shots.

  • @chrisroche522
    @chrisroche522 Рік тому

    I was working there this year setting up the F2/F3 garages, team hospitality centres and that big marquee overlooking turn 13/14 - really cool couple of months being involved with it all

  • @OMS62
    @OMS62 Рік тому

    Both your YT channels are great, thank you!!

  • @m_tanzeel
    @m_tanzeel Місяць тому +6

    " no.... I'm UA-cam"

  • @diegobalzarini1994
    @diegobalzarini1994 Рік тому

    I always love to check out the progress during those 2 months. Also riding the bike is pretty cool on the track.

  • @moorkenb
    @moorkenb Рік тому

    Awesome video, thanks for creating this content. It’s so much fun to see this process

  • @rafiboy05
    @rafiboy05 Рік тому +2

    Nice video mate! I love seeing Albert Park transform from a public park into an F1 street circuit, 1 or 2 weeks before the race weekend, I go to the park and walk around, You can even see some people on their cars drivinga round the and stop on some corners to take a picture of their cars while on the corner pretending that they are racing.

  • @techreview8661
    @techreview8661 Рік тому +5

    It’s been really cool doing school sport at MSAC so every week I get to see the progress but I am really excited and happy that we’re back in Australia. Although Daniel Ricciardo isn’t gonna be there we will survive

  • @TheeF4ll
    @TheeF4ll Рік тому

    this is awesome. thank you

  • @evelknievel2000
    @evelknievel2000 29 днів тому

    I remember backpacking in 1995-1996, and seeing the start of very first buildup in Melbourne. A shame I couldn’t be at the race, but I did get up early that morning in the Netherlands and watching that GP with a very special feeling.

  • @tomcatGB
    @tomcatGB Рік тому

    thanks for the video of Albert park

  • @huf
    @huf Рік тому

    Very interesting video thank you mate, amazing how different it looks and the speed at which its all put together.

  • @videoiskingmilwaukee
    @videoiskingmilwaukee Рік тому

    This is awesome. Great video

  • @nicolaisidek
    @nicolaisidek Місяць тому

    Ah I love these kind of videos! Thanks

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman Рік тому

    Great video, massive effort goes into this event

  • @daisukefukuda9280
    @daisukefukuda9280 Рік тому

    Very cool video how the park transform into the circuit. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yashtalrani5527
    @yashtalrani5527 Рік тому

    thank you for sharing this great info

  • @Rcmsd
    @Rcmsd Рік тому +1

    Great video, quality content 👌🏼

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I appreciate you saying that

  • @rodrigomonteverdebrazil
    @rodrigomonteverdebrazil Рік тому

    AMAZING. Top show! F1 beautiful

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Rodriguez!

  • @jimbo2095
    @jimbo2095 Рік тому

    Great video. Kept me engaged the whole time. GOod stuff

  • @petiertje
    @petiertje Рік тому +1

    This is so cool to see. Amazing how much work goes in to building the circuit.
    Now the season starts properly ;-)

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Yes it's strange not having Australia as the first GP of the season, but I agree it feels like 2023 is really underway now. Thanks for watching.

  • @ItaloDiscoFreak77
    @ItaloDiscoFreak77 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video ❤

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching IDF77

  • @mahavirsharma4468
    @mahavirsharma4468 Рік тому

    nicely put together! excellent

  • @willowdacavoodle9590
    @willowdacavoodle9590 Місяць тому +1

    After this video, I officialy am going to move to Melbourne later in my life

  • @riverpage7896
    @riverpage7896 Рік тому

    great video! love the transformation!

  • @ji_imbo
    @ji_imbo Рік тому

    Love the video!
    Keep it up!

  • @CalvinMaclure
    @CalvinMaclure Рік тому +1

    Thanks mate, this was awesome!

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Calvin, I really enjoyed filming this one so I appreciate that.

  • @mrts5057
    @mrts5057 Місяць тому

    I think it's fantastic that you can see it all developing and even walking around and under the grand stands. Part of me is hoping security and safety has not been compromised.

  • @mdante_t
    @mdante_t Рік тому

    What an amazing video. Great insight ❤

  • @Sagealeena
    @Sagealeena 7 місяців тому

    My high school is on the edge of Albert Park. When the Grand Prix was on, we’d all have to stay home and do online learning because it was so loud we couldn’t be at school

  • @Prodavion
    @Prodavion Рік тому

    Nice video, i've always known that it was built-up every year, but never knew exactly, but now I do thanks to you, you made a great compilation of it :)

  • @Bob-yb1fg
    @Bob-yb1fg Рік тому

    Thank you for this video .

  • @mysmarterhome
    @mysmarterhome Рік тому

    Great vid, thanks!

  • @kevinschmid238
    @kevinschmid238 Місяць тому

    Must be really cool to be able to go explore the track before the GP

  • @DoryAbelman
    @DoryAbelman Рік тому

    Really well made video! Thanks for sharing and putting this together

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thank you Dory, I appreciate the kind words.

  • @arkadandfortuna1582
    @arkadandfortuna1582 Рік тому

    Great post! I think this is the first time I’ve seen one of these for the Australian circuit ❤

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I've watched this happen many years now so enjoyed documenting it this time.

  • @atomicn3rv
    @atomicn3rv Місяць тому

    What a great video… thank you

  • @Utube2Itube
    @Utube2Itube Рік тому

    Awesome video Stef. Never thought I would see a F1 video from you. But this was great

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching this, glad you enjoyed it. I've loved the F1 since I was a kid so I like sharing different stories like this here on this channel. I appreciate the comment, thanks.

  • @CanadaPlayz48
    @CanadaPlayz48 Місяць тому +1

    Speed limit at Albert Park 361 days per year: 40 km/h
    Speed limit at Albert Park during a Grand Prix weekend: 400 km/h

  • @soundninja99
    @soundninja99 Місяць тому +1

    Albert Park is the only track that feels like a race track that's built into public infrastructure after the race, Instead of public roads retrofitted to race on. I'd love to check out the transformation myself sometime.

    • @daveolifent4477
      @daveolifent4477 Місяць тому

      I would add Jeddah to that list as well. It's called a street circuit, but feels like a racetrack that is open to public use for 11 months.

  • @davehawley4054
    @davehawley4054 Рік тому

    Great video. Always wonder about this track. Well done!

  • @lutan1
    @lutan1 Місяць тому

    I contracted to the Grand Prix Corporation for 5 years, many moons ago- it was amazing to see the park transformed. Absolutely incredible to see the event come together! The rules in place for them to rehabilitate the park afterwards are enormous too, especially grass areas.

  • @fabianschwaiger4505
    @fabianschwaiger4505 Рік тому

    Great vid!

  • @piotrkol91
    @piotrkol91 Рік тому

    Amazing! Thanks a lot for that video mate, I love these types of short documentaries :) Very exciting to see the process behind the scenes. So do they collect all that gravel and replace the grass after the GP?

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 Рік тому

    Brilliant! I would so love to drive around the circuit on the last day before access is closed, it must be so evocative with all/most of the track furniture in place.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      I definitely make "nyooom" sounds in my head when I drive around the track.

  • @allmustbe1
    @allmustbe1 Рік тому

    Thank you for video

  • @andrewnelson7010
    @andrewnelson7010 Рік тому

    This is a very cool very informative video, thank you!

  • @Truckergregg
    @Truckergregg Рік тому

    It’s so interesting to see a street circuit being built. We have the Long Beach GP this weekend, a similar situation here in the USA 🇺🇸

  • @grantrussell366
    @grantrussell366 Рік тому +2

    If i lived near here I would do this every year and just watch it get built.

  • @josemariamartinez3427
    @josemariamartinez3427 Рік тому

    Awesome job! thanks from Spain

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Jose Maria, hello to Spain 🇪🇸

  • @haniff4277
    @haniff4277 Рік тому

    Enjoy Stef... Looking for a great 2023 season

  • @sammackintosh4239
    @sammackintosh4239 Рік тому

    Great Video!!! I need to watch more of your stuff

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks Sam, great to have you here on the channel.

  • @Bilko367
    @Bilko367 8 місяців тому

    Only about 7 months to go for 2024, and yes I am already going through many videos on this because I am just that excited.

  • @dandipdn1701
    @dandipdn1701 Рік тому

    thanks for your video dude.

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Dandi

  • @ponmaster1113
    @ponmaster1113 Рік тому

    Very cool video and very cool perspective!

  • @0605194
    @0605194 Рік тому +1

    great video!

  • @FusionRacing24
    @FusionRacing24 Рік тому

    this video is honestly so cool to watch

  • @prophet447
    @prophet447 Рік тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Kain

  • @marlbro-2473
    @marlbro-2473 Рік тому

    Great insight into the world of F1. Thank You

    • @stef747
      @stef747  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Marlbro

  • @CookFamilyRacing10
    @CookFamilyRacing10 Рік тому +1

    This guy deserves more subscribers

  • @RicardoSicks
    @RicardoSicks Рік тому

    Very cool.. interesting to find your channel.. I'm presently compiling a similar vid about F1 Las Vegas!!! I was able to watch Long Beach, Monaco, and the very beginning of Singapore being constructed.. thanks for this