From the 25th to the 28th of March 2010, Melbourne will host the 2010 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. This is one of Victoria’s premier sporting events that offers visitors of all ages an action packed 3 days. There is almost as much action off the track as there is on. The Grand Prix is held in South Melbourne’s Albert Park on the Grand Prix circuit. There is much more to this event than just the F1’s, there are also some very impressive support categories to watch as well.

Catch the action of the V8 Supercars and the fierce battles between the teams competing. The Australian GT sports car category races at the Grand Prix, some of the world’s most impressive cars including Lamborghinis, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus will be competing in this all class field. The Mini Challenge is always a crowd pleaser, this category is now in its third year at the Grand Prix, and this year will see the Mini Challenge will be racing their round two of the 2010 Mini Challenge Series. A feature category of the Australian Grand Prix is the Formula 5000. The Formula 5000’s are famous from the 1960’s and 1970’s and will be returning to Albert Park for the final round of their Tasman Cup Revival Series. This is also an international race with cars competing from the UK, North America, and New Zealand. For the final support category is the Formula Fords. These distinctive single seater, open wheeled racing cars begin their 2010 Championships with the first round to be held at the Australian Grand Prix. A new event for the Grand Prix is the 2010 Historic Demonstration and Celebration of Italian Motor sport, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo. Sixty historic Italian cars from manufacturers; Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Fiat will display a moving museum of racing heritage. While in Melbourne use rentalcarmelbourne.com.au for your rental car needs, this is a comparison service so that you are able to find a car to suit every need and budget. Rent yourself something special for the Australian Grand Prix.