Ever since Melbourne inherited the Australian Grand Prix back in 1996, the Albert Park track has certainly given us some iconic F1 moments.
But the tricky, semi-permanent parkland circuit has also witnessed its fair share of out-of-character off-days, stunning skirmishes and big upsets that, for one reason or another, may have fallen off F1 fans’ radars.
To help refresh your memory, check out five lesser-remembered Melbourne moments, including an embarrassing retirement for one of the sport’s greatest icons, and a frantic end to the 2012 Australian Grand Prix.
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