While Indy Cars may have then covered down the straight, Formula 1 race cars are still exceptionally quick automobiles.
But with their sleek chassis, powerful downforce, light weight and ability to handle corners at pace, no car can cover the track with greater ease at pace.
As time ticks on, drivers become more skilled, just as the machines they steer have become faster and faster.
And with its smooth surface and several straights, Melbourne's Albert Park race track is considered quite fast by Formula 1 standards.
Ahead of the 2024 edition, we took a look back to see which ten drivers hit the highest speeds during last year's race around the lake.
| Driver | Car | Time | Average speed |
| Sergio Perez | Red Bull-Honda | 1:20:235 | 236.814 mph |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda | 1:20:342 | 236.498 mph |
| Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:20:467 | 236.131 mph |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin- Mercedes | 1:20:476 | 236.105 mph |
| Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:20:613 | 235.703 mph |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin-Mercedes | 1:20:934 | 234.769 mph |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:20:995 | 234.592 mph |
| Niko Hulkenberg | Haas Ferrari | 1:21:124 | 234.219 mph |
| Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:21:173 | 234.077 mph |
| Nyck De Vries | Alphatauri Honda | 1:21:183 | 234.049 mph |
