Record crowds for Melbourne's Grand Prix spark hopes for tourism recovery

Australian Grand Prix - Race Day - Albert Park

Circuit atmosphere - fans. Australian Grand Prix, Sunday 10th April 2022. Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.. Source: AAP / James Moy/PA

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After two years of pandemic-triggered cancellations, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix drew record crowds over the weekend.

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