What an outstanding race. The rule changes (no traction control, no control of engine braking) really had an impact, with the cars sliding all over the place. In addition, it means that the drivers will occasionally make mistakes (Kimi?) that will allow more passing.
McLaren looks very strong, with both Lewis and Heikki having a great [...]

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Autosport.com is reporting that World champion Kimi Raikkonen said he was not happy with his Ferrari team’s performance in practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen, last year’s winner from pole position in Melbourne, topped the times in the morning session but could only be sixth in the afternoon.

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A number of outlets are reporting that Formula One drivers have given their backing for the Australian Grand Prix to be retained on the Formula One calendar.
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has threatened to ditch the race from the schedule after 2010 unless organisers agree to stage it at night to suit European television.
But the [...]

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Autosport.com is reporting that with Melbourne’s offer to move the start time of its race back to 5pm next year not appearing to have placated Bernie Ecclestone’s insistence than the Australian Grand Prix become a night race, Sydney has stepped in to express its interest in doing just that.
Albert Park has a contract to hold [...]

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As reported on Grandprix.com, Australia’s Channel Nine is reporting that there are discussions going on to move the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park in Melbourne to the Flemington Racecourse in the north-west of the city. This will reduce the costs of the Australian Grand Prix as it will become a permanent facility as opposed [...]

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