Formula 1 has today returned to Melbourne after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus.

The 2020 event was cancelled as fans waited at the gates, and the 2021 race was also called off due to pandemic concerns.

Former F1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart says it’s “really one of the great grand prix”.

“I think the spirit of Melbourne is very high on the Grand Prix,” he said.

“There’s enormous enthusiasm.

“Of course you’ve had some great Australian Grand Prix drivers.”

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