Though the season kick-off is just hours away, commercial responsibilities mean that drivers are kept very, very busy... with not an F1 car in sight. read more »

Sebastian Vettel stresses the clichéd F1 expression that nobody will be aware of the true pace throughout the field until the opening qualifying session of the... read more »

Sebastian Vettel says qualifying will be "very important" in Melbourne and is looking forward to finding out how quick the Red Bull really is read more »

McLaren reserve driver Gary Paffett will also represent Force India for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He temporarily replaces Jules Bianchi, who is unable to travel... read more »

The life of a tyre at Albert Park becomes very different over the course of the weekend as the circuit rubbers in and gets progressively faster. read more »

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button say they have no idea if the McLaren will be competitive in Melbourne, but are "excited". read more »

Lotus F1 Team is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Microsoft which begins with immediate effect. Microsoft Dynamics branding will feature prominently both on the... read more »

The FIA has confirmed the locations of the two DRS zones for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne read more »

The FIA has confirmed that there will be two DRS zones in Melbourne this weekend for the season opener. read more »

Paul Di Resta gives us an inside view of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, talking about the race, the track, the city and the people read more »

"The teams have well and truly arrived in Melbourne," writes Mat Coch, "with most of the set up work completed already and just a few finishing touches... read more »

It's time to start again. New cars, some new drivers and a completely new championship table. Who will be atop the board by the time Formula 1 heads off to Malaysia?... read more »

Action! The wait is practically over and Formula 1 is going racing again around the streets of Albert Park. However, we’ve got those all-important qualifying laps... read more »

One would have to be brave or stupid to bet against Red Bull winning the Australian Grand Prix for the second consecutive year. Or would they? Paddock opinion is divided at... read more »

The first GP of the year is looming, and Williams are keen to prove that their FW34 is a lot better than last year's troubled FW33. It has been a while ago since... read more »

One man who has everything to prove in 2012 is Nico Hülkenberg, having been dropped by Williams in favour of Pastor Maldonado last year despite claiming an impressive... read more »

Newly-named Caterham F1 has announced a commercial link-up with Visa prior to the start of the 2012 Formula 1 season in Melbourne. The credit card company has agreed a... read more »

Mar.13 (GMM) Romain Grosjean will be happy if this week's weather forecast for Melbourne proves right. Although Wednesday will be warm and sunny in the Victorian... read more »

2012 marks Bruno Senna’s first full season in Formula 1, having signed with Williams following stints with Hispania and Renault over the past two seasons. Following... read more »

Video: Melbourne Memories: Ralf flies over Barrichello, 2002 read more »

Charles Pic’s Formula 1 debut is set to be a tough one in Melbourne this weekend, with Marussia’s running having been significantly limited over the winter.... read more »

Paul di Resta Q. Paul, after three winter tests you must be keen for the season to finally begin… PdiR: Yes, the build-up to Melbourne has been a read more »

Force India co-owner and team principal Vijay Mallya isn't make wild predictions ahead of the season opening race this weekend in Melbourne, after revealing analysis read more »

"It was in Melbourne that Force India made its debut back in 2008," says Vijay Mallya, "and it's a good opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in... read more »

Williams are determined to put their 2011 disappointments in the past, starting with a good result in Melbourne... read more »