Dubai, United Arab Emirates: September 14, 2015 - Victoria has secured the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2023. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events John Eren at Melbourne’s Albert Park this week to announce the extension that keeps one of Australia’s most recognised sporting events in Victoria. Formula 1® races across a season are viewed by hundreds of millions of fans all around the world, and Melbourne has the first of the calendar. Victoria has secured the world-renowned event at the perfect time, as Australian favourite Daniel Ricciardo’s promising career hits top gear. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said: “There’s nothing quite like the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and the buzz it creates around our state. It attracts visitors to Victoria from all over the globe, and shows the world we have the best of everything.” The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is one of world sport’s most popular events. Thousands of fans flock from all over the world, and images of Melbourne and Victoria are broadcast into millions of homes around the globe - inspiring many viewers to travel here and see our state for themselves. Victorian Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events John Eren said: “We want the biggest and best sporting events in the world here in Victoria, and having the first race of the Formula 1® calendar is exactly that.” The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix showcases Melbourne to sports fans right around the world and boosts Victoria’s visitor economy. Group CEO of Formula One Management Limited Bernie Ecclestone said: “We are very happy to extend our relationship with Melbourne, who continue to set the standard for Formula 1® events globally. This new agreement will take the city past 25 consecutive years of hosting Formula 1®, a super achievement.”
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