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Hamilton claims pole position for Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton claimed a record-breaking fourth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix and Mercedes continued its dominance of Formula One.

Hamilton’s crash puts a positive spin on the racer’s spirit

Despite Lewis Hamilton’s crash at the Australian Grand Prix, the former world champion has said he is happy about his new team’s practice sessions.

Red Bull chief laments Grand Prix loss

Team chief Christian Horner insists Red Bull were as quick as triumphant McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix and would prove it next weekend.

Stoner wins fifth Australian Grand Prix

Casey Stoner won his fifth straight Australian Grand Prix and clinched his second MotoGP series championship.

Australian GP to stay at Albert Park

The Australian Formula One Grand Prix will remain in Melbourne’s Albert Park precinct as long as the state of Victoria continues to stage the race.

More pit stops

More pit stops, more overtaking for 2011

More pit stops, more risky and complex strategies and, almost certainly, more overtaking are the likely key outcomes of the Formula One rules.

Schumi upbeat despite poor showing

Schumi upbeat despite poor showing

Former champion Michael Schumacher on Monday remained upbeat about his return to Formula One despite a 10th-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix.

Button a winner again in Australia

Button a winner again in Australia

Formula One world champion Jenson Button timed his pitstop to perfection to chalk up his first win for McLaren in the Australian Grand Prix.

Ferrari flying start boosts Australian GP hopes

The Ferrari duo of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa take the edge into Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix after their one-two finish in the season opener.

Hamilton hails ‘respect’ in McLaren camp

Hamilton bullish ahead of Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton said Wednesday he is not expecting a recurrence of the problems from the Bahrain season opener in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

We have the firepower

Champion Button cautious about title defence

Jenson Button has set his sights on the successful defence of his title, but remains less certain about his path back to the winner’s podium.

Button leads Brawn to dream one-two debut

Jenson Button left Brawn GP boss Ross Brawn speechless on Sunday after the British driver won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.