The GP in Melbourne takes place over four days with a packed programme of races and events running from 10 am till late. There are no gaps in the programme and something is going on all the time. What a joy to go by tram, route 96, to Middle Park and to get off at Gate 1, the whole jouney taking only 40 mins from Emily and Robbies flat in Elwood including a longish walk. We watched Formula Ford and Mini practice as well as the historics demonstration which included the rare and gorgeous Brabham Alfa F1 car. Later we queued up in vain for the driver's autograph in the paddock, see later photos for a shot of Lewis and Heiki. The GP has a very pleasant vibe in a superb location, Albert Park, which is close to the city but self contained so it doesn't disrupt the city too much.
In the evening we drove to Doncaster, a Melbourne suburb to have dinner with some friends we met on the NZ leg of our trip.
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