F1 set for season opening party in Melbourne

Formula 1 have revealed they will launch the 2019 season with an official launch event in Melbourne for the first time ever.

The event is set to be held on March 13, the Wednesday prior to the pinnacle of motorsport kicking off the new season on Sunday 17.

The party will be free for fans to attend (if they can get to Melbourne) and will include a live stage show as F1 look to increase participation and engagement with their audience.

Speaking to the F1 official website Sean Bratches said: “Since 1996, except on two occasions, Formula 1, the greatest racing spectacle in the world has kicked off its year in Melbourne and there really couldn’t be a location better than this fantastic city.

“The passion, knowledge and enthusiasm of the Melbourne crowd deserved a special thanks and this is why we have decided to organise the first ever season launch event in the history of the sport,” the managing director added.

The biggest F1 launch party to date will include music and a huge variety of performances and Bratches revealed the anticipation behind the scenes.