Was the Australian GP the perfect F1 season opener? Talking through the drama
1 week, 6 days ago

Was the Australian GP the perfect F1 season opener? Talking through the drama

New York Times  

McLaren’s pace was already impressive during pre-season testing before the 2025 Formula 1 season began. It was the first time we’ve actually raced in Melbourne as the first race since 2019, and it delivered in every single regard this weekend. I think so many people this weekend were dreaming, ‘Could he even win the race?’ I went for breakfast this morning in the cafe nearby, and the newspaper had Oscar on the front cover. But even he admitted after the race he didn’t think it would be quite this tough for the first one. Then as practice and the weekend wore on, Williams kept staying up there, and there’s only so many times you can say ‘Well, they’re probably running the car light, or those engine modes or whatever.’ It gets to the point where you think, ‘You know, this might be genuine.’ Sainz then crashes out early in the difficult conditions in the race, and you think, ‘Well, it’s all on Albon now.’ But then he put in just such a foot-perfect drive.

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Australians fall short in wild Melbourne GP
1 week, 5 days ago

Australians fall short in wild Melbourne GP

ABC  

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Australia to open the Formula 1 season in 2025 as Bahrain and Saudi races shift for Ramadan
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Associated Press  

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F1’s bonkers Australian GP as it happened: Our annotated, spoiler-free race blog
1 year, 11 months ago

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New York Times  

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2 years, 11 months ago

F1 returns to Australia after 3 years, on revamped track

Associated Press  

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F1 negotiations with Australian GP are 'live and active'
4 years, 2 months ago

F1 negotiations with Australian GP are 'live and active'

India TV News  

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5 years ago

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India TV News  

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5 years ago

No spectator ban for season-opening Australian Grand Prix after Bahrain GP move

India TV News  

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