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Jack Doohan F1 drive in doubt as Alpine signs Franco Colapinto
Could Jack Doohan's first year as a Formula One driver be over before it has even begun?
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New attendance record for Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park
The 2024 Australian Grand Prix is the biggest to ever be held at the Albert Park circuit after recording a record crowd of more than 450,000 across the four-day event. Organisers said the total estimated attendance of the 2024 event was 452,055, with 132,106 attending on race
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New power unit for Daniel Ricciardo at Australian Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo will take a new power unit into the Australian Grand Prix after a raft of changes overnight in Melbourne. The Visa CashApp RB driver will take a new internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K, and exhaust system after qualifying just 18th for his home grand prix. All of
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Two-stop strategy expected at Australian Grand Prix
A two-stop strategy is expected to be the fastest option for teams and drivers at the Australian Grand Prix. According to data from tyre manufacturer Pirelli, a combination of the medium C4 compound tyre and two stints on the hard C3 compound tyre is the fastest option at Albert Park.
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Daniel Ricciardo "wasn't sure" about deleted qualifying lap at Australian Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo says he wasn’t sure if his lap would stand in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix, with the lap time deleted and Ricciardo knocked out in 18th. Ricciardo had recorded a quick lap around the Albert Park circuit and was up into the top ten to the
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From surgery to second - Carlos Sainz on the front row at Australian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz qualified second for the Australian Grand Prix in a remarkable recovery drive just a fortnight after his appendectomy. “From missing the race in Jeddah to this P2 in two weeks, it’s been an interesting journey to say the least!” said the Spaniard. “I’m very happy because
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Sergio Perez penalised for impeding Hulkenberg in Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Sergio Perez will drop three places down the starting order for the Australian Grand Prix after he was found to have impeded Nico Hulkenberg during qualifying. The FIA stewards imposed a three-place penalty on the Mexican for interfering with the Haas driver’s lap. Hulkenberg had been on a fast
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Australian Grand Prix sets new Saturday crowd record
The Australian Grand Prix has set a new crowd record for Saturday attendance with 130,806 fans through the gates. The number is the highest Saturday crowd figure on record at Albert Park, Formula 1 qualifying was the main drawcard on day three of the event, with sprint races for
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Carlos Sainz confident in recovery ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz says he is confident that he is well enough to take part in the Australian Grand Prix after appendix surgery. Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix a fortnight ago as he underwent last-minute surgery, with Formula 2 driver and Ferrari reserve Ollie Bearman making the step up
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Record attendance on Friday at Australian Grand Prix
A record number of fans flowed through the gates of the Australian Grand Prix on Friday as Formula One took to the track for free practice. Day two of the Formula 1 event saw an estimated attendance of 124,113, according to organisers. It is the highest crowd number for
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"We want it back" - organisers plea to fans over Australian Grand Prix track walk
Australian Grand Prix organisers say they would like to see the post-race track walk return despite a ban for the 2024 event. Speaking with police ahead of the event, Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) Chairman Martin Pakula stressed that the ban was temporary while an FIA investigation is underway. “The
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Corporate travel surges as hospitality demand grows at Australian Grand Prix
Corporate attendance at the Australian Grand Prix is increasing rapidly as the popularity of the Melbourne F1 event continues to grow despite rising cost of living and business costs. According to data from Flight Centre’s Corporate Traveller division, air travel data showed a 146 per cent increase in travel