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The Adelaide track is one of the most iconic Grand Prix circuits in the world and is located right in the heart of the city.
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The track was designed by acclaimed race car design Murray Grand and it opened in 1985.
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The track was initially created as a street race, but it was eventually decided that a more permanent circuit was needed.
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The Adelaide street circuit is only 4.35 km in length, making it one of the shortest F1 tracks.
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One of the most memorable moments in Adelaide's history was when Ayrton Senna clinched the world championship title in 1993 on the track.
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The Adelaide circuit consists of 8 left hand turns and 6 right hand turns and the track record is held by Rubens Barrichello at 1:14.832.
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There is an impressive 30,000 grandstand seats surrounding the track, making it one of the most spectator friendly circuits.
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Over the years, the Adelaide track has undergone two significant redesigns to make it safer for drivers.
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The Adelaide circuit is unique in that it is the only F1 track to have a stretch of road with a tram line running through it.
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The Adelaide track is known for hosting the most chaotic and unpredictable Grand Prix's, with many shocking and exciting changes in results over the years.