"This is an iconic race track and it's great to celebrate the unofficial fastest lap in an F1 car."

Meanwhile, Lowndes said the F1 car is impressive compared with a V8 Supercar, and admitted it could have gone quicker.

"When I first went out it was the acceleration [that amazed me] but when you go through turn two you really realize how much acceleration you have," he told Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday.

"In comparison the V8 [Supercar] seems to labor up the mountain. Potentially it could go a lot quicker but realistically I've been told to bring it back in one piece."

Event organizers said Tuesday's F1 car's lap times will not be recorded.

Melbourne Grand Prix will begin on Sunday at Melbourne of Australia.

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