Australian Grand Prix

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The Australian Grand Prix is an annual motor racing event which is under contract to host Formula One until 2035. One of the oldest surviving motorsport competitions held in Australia, the Grand Prix has moved frequently with 23 different venues having been used since it was first run at Phillip Island in 1928. The race became part of the Formula One World Championship in 1985. Since 1996, it has been held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, with the exceptions of 2020 and 2021, when the races were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, it was held in Adelaide.

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Australian GP returns as F1 season opener in 2025 The Australian Grand Prix will return to its traditional position as the first race of the new season in 2025. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2024
Aston Martin will not appeal Alonso penalty Aston Martin will not appeal the penalty against Fernando Alonso at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous" driving. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024
Alonso penalised over Russell crash incident Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" at the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2024

Alonso given 'potentially dangerous driving' penalty Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" after the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2024
Carlos Sainz claims victory in Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen's winning streak ends Carlos Sainz has claimed victory in the Australian Grand Prix - after world championship leader Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the race following a brake issue. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024
Carloz Sainz leads Ferrari one-two at Australian GP after Max Verstappen streak ends in retirement Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024

Sainz wins in Australia after Verstappen retires Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in the Australian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 stalls. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2024
Australian Grand Prix build-up: Verstappen on pole Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
'Tyres an unknown for race, but Hamilton feels flat' Lewis Hamilton was unable to explain his Mercedes team's lack of pace in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it into the top 10. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
It's not great - Hamilton can't explain lack of pace Lewis Hamilton was unable to explain his Mercedes team's lack of pace in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it into the top 10. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024

Verstappen takes Australia pole with Hamilton 11th Red Bull's Max Verstappen fights off a challenge from Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz to take pole position for the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
Australian Grand Prix final practice and qualifying - radio & text Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice and qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Norris tops Australian GP practice as Albon crashes Williams driver Alex Albon interrupts first practice at the Australian Grand Prix with a heavy crash. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024	Sainz to return in Melbourne after surgery Ferrari's Carlos Sainz is set to return for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix after recovering from surgery for appendicitis. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
How to follow the Australian Grand Prix on the BBC Round three of the 2024 Formula 1 season is the Australian Grand Prix - listen to BBC radio commentary and follow live text updates. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024	F1 Q&A: Your questions answered before Australian GP BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson answers your questions as teams get ready for the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
"Three red flags!" How the Australian Grand Prix unfolded With the Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place this weekend, BBC Sport's Ritchie Blackman takes a look back at how the Australian Grand Prix unfolded. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Sainz's Australian GP penalty appeal rejected Ferrari's attempt to overturn the penalty imposed on Carlos Sainz at the end of the Australian Grand Prix is rejected. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2023
Ferrari request for Sainz penalty review to be heard Ferrari's request for a review of the penalty imposed on Carlos Sainz at the end of the Australian Grand Prix will be heard on 18 April. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Australian GP chief to investigate fan invasion The head of the Australian Grand Prix will investigate after fans got on to the track before the end of Sunday's race. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2023
'Another race defined by officials' decisions' Formula 1 drivers did not mince their words about a chaotic Australian Grand Prix which raises questions about the direction F1's stakeholders have taken the sport. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023	Verstappen wins delayed Australian GP after three red flags Max Verstappen wins a chaotic and controversial Australian Grand Prix that finishes under a safety car after a controversial crash-affected restart. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
Realistic Mercedes to still 'go for it' in Australia George Russell was torn between realism and ambition after securing Mercedes' first front-row qualifying result of the season at the Australian Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023	Verstappen on Australia pole ahead of Russell Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023