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The 2008 F1 season is revving up to be the best ever. Here's your don't miss guide to the circuits, the statistics and the records that matter...

Where? Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia

When? March 16th, 4.30am UK time

Laps 58

Lap length 3.295 miles

Race distance 191.17 miles

First used 1996

Fastest lap 1.24.125s (M Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004)

2007 pole K Raikonnen (Ferrari)

2007 winner K Raikonnen (Ferrari)

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