00:00The gates are open for another year, and fans race to guarantee their own pole position.
00:10And grab a selfie with the new Australian face on the grid.
00:13Jack Dewan signing on for his first start in Melbourne.
00:16It's going to be a great weekend, I'm sure, we have amazing fans.
00:20The Formula 1 cars don't hit the track until tomorrow, but the faithful did whatever it
00:24took to get a glimpse of the drivers, even boycotting sleep.
00:28I started lining up about quarter to four, she was here around three.
00:34And for many, it was all worth it.
00:39One of the biggest cheers was reserved for Melbourne-born Oscar Piastri.
00:43He's going to win guys, we all know it, home race, got that number one, Lando in second.
00:47We haven't had an Australian on the podium here at Albert Park, so yes, imagine it, it'd
00:53be incredible.
00:54With McLaren winning the Constructors' title last season, the pressure's on for Piastri
00:59and his team-mate Lando Norris.
01:01We're both number ones, and we're both incredibly competitive, we're both trying to have our
01:06own personal success.
01:08It could be the perfect gift for this fan, Jenny, who turned 60 on the weekend.
01:12And what would make this the best birthday yet?
01:14A paddock pass to get Oscar and Lando's signature.
01:18But Ferrari's hoping to ruin the party with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in red.
01:23What's up Ferrari?
01:25Do you think he can win again this year?
01:26Oh, for sure, yeah, he's the GOAT for a reason.
01:29Nearly 70,000 fans are expected through the gates today alone, and it's only day one.
01:34By day four, the Grand Prix will welcome half a million fans through Albert Park.
01:39We're in for a big four days, we've had record ticket sales, if they all come along, no doubt
01:45we'll end up announcing a bigger crowd than last year.
01:47Supercars were the main act ahead of tomorrow's first practice session.
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