Kym Illman

What happened to the ADELAIDE GRAND PRIX?

The Adelaide Grand Prix was once one of the most loved races on the Formula 1 calendar, but it eventually disappeared and the Australian Grand Prix moved to Melbourne. In this video, I look at what happened to the Adelaide Grand Prix, how Adelaide won the race in the first place, why Adelaide F1 became so iconic, and how Adelaide vs Melbourne F1 became such a huge story. I also break down the full Adelaide Grand Prix history, why Formula 1 Adelaide was so special, what made the Adelaide street circuit stand out, and how Adelaide lost F1. If you’ve ever wondered why F1 left Adelaide, whether Melbourne stole Adelaide Grand Prix, or was Adelaide better than Melbourne F1, this video tells the full story. Thanks to Richard Whitford for providing the images! Check out my brand new podcast @paddockaccess Bring the destination and atmosphere of your favourite Grand Prix into your home or office with one of my canvas or acrylic prints: https://www.kymillman.com/photography/kyms-images/ Autographed F1 driver prints: https://www.kymillman.com/signed-prints/ Love F1? Get a race or driver photo book, calendar, or poster from my store: https://www.kymillman.com/store/ Digital images (for personal and editorial use) are available at https://www.prostarpics.com/ commercial use at Getty Images