Track Info:
Changes 2007 --> 2008
Melbourne History:
When Formula One came to Australia in 1985 it set up home in Adelaide. However, ex-racer-turned-entrepreneur Bob Jane wanted a race in Melbourne. He created a huge "thunderdome" and invented the AUSCAR series, bringing NASCAR action to Australia.
The desire to have a race in Melbourne did not wane. Despite the popular end of season slot for the Adelaide race, pressure was growing from the Melbourne motor sport community, and in 1992 Jeff Kennett was elected the new premier of the State of Victoria. He immediately set about improving Melbourne's profile. First on his list was the Australian Grand Prix.
An agreement was reached with Formula One in 1993, but the contract with Adelaide did not expire until 1995, so Kennett had plenty of time to prepare. A track was developed in Melbourne's beautiful Albert Park, part of it using closed-off public roads, and in 1996 the city held the first round of the World Championship. Since then, the venue has become the home of Formula One's season opener. The race is very popular with drivers and fans alike, and the party atmosphere of Melbourne keeps them coming back year after year.
::2007 Australia Results::
Timetable:-
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Fri 14 March 2008
Friday Practice 1 10:00 - 11:30
Friday Practice 2 14:00 - 15:30
Sat 15 March 2008
Saturday Practice 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying 14:00
Sun 16 March 2008
Race 15:30
Heikki & Hamilton no more rookie's ...but can they challenge Icy Kimi?
SA on grid? Force India strong enough to complete race?
Alonso & Brawn treatment to Renault & Honda .. 0.7sec or 0*1= o_0 ?
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