When the race was held at Adelaide, Australian Formula One Grand Prix was the final round of the championship but in Melbourne, it is the first race of every year except in the year 2006. in Adelaide, Australian Formula One Grand Prix hosted some memorable Grand Prix, the notable ones being 1994 and 1986 event. When we talk of Australian Formula One Grand Prix victories, the names Mc Laren and Michael Schumacher comes into our mind. They are the most successful team and driver respectively. After Micheal Schumacher took retirement, Rubens Barrichello, David Coulthard and Giancarlo Fisichella are the only drivers who start every race in Melbourne.
From the time Australian Formula One Grand Prix has moved to Melbourne, there is less number of crowd during the races. This has brought up the question that whether this event is economic beneficiary or not. One of the reason might be that that the sponsors have decreased the support events.
The sponsors of Australian Formula One Grand Prix are as follow:
- EDS in 1995
- Qantas from 1997 to 2001
- Mitsubishi in 1985
- Transurban in 1996
- Fosters from 1986 to 1993 and 2002 to 2006
- ING in 2007
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