Historically the first race of the year it provides many with their first opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues since the end of last season back in November. read more »

It was a hungry Sergio Perez that touched down in Melbourne, and not because he didn't fancy the food on his long haul flight from Europe. read more »

The Australian Grand Prix marks the return of Formula 1 once again in 2013, with the Albert Park street circuit preparing to host its 18th race this weekend. As a preview to... read more »

Just 67 days separated the final race of the 2012 season and the maiden car launch of 2013. This week, following a trio of tests in Spain, the fast-paced world of Formula 1... read more »

Video: Melbourne memories: Webber's debut, 2002 read more »

Pastor Maldonado is expecting to be in an even better position than he was last season when racing gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday read more »

There is always a buzz before the start of the new season, but the excitement at Marussia is more upbeat than usual... read more »

Video: Ricciardo gets ready for Melbourne read more »

It is claimed that Bernie Ecclestone is to miss this weekend's 2013 season opener in Melbourne as a snub to the state's new premier. read more »

The Australian Grand Prix will again feature two DRS zones in 2013, with governing body the FIA retaining the same detection and activation points used last season. read more »

Giedo van der Garde says there will be no intense rivalry with Caterham team-mate Charles Pic throughout the 2013 Formula 1 season. The Dutchman, who makes his debut in... read more »

Williams F1 is of course very much looking forward to get the race action going after completing 12 days of winter testing. While those were succesful for the team, drivers nor... read more »

Eric Boullier expects a tight fight for honours when the new F1 season starts in Melbourne read more »

Hans-Joachim Stuck, the motor racing boss for the German federation as well as Volkswagen, has picked a curious favourite for this weekend’s 2013 season opener.... read more »

The 2013 Formula One championship gets underway in Melbourne this week with the first race of the season, the Australian Grand Prix, held at the Albert Park circuit in the... read more »

With four more days before the engines fire up in Albert Park, preparations are already well underway and our partners at Suttons are there to capture the first images. read more »

Nico Rosberg admits Melbourne will be a challenge for Mercedes as 'times in testing don't tell the whole story' read more »

The 2013 Formula One season gets underway in Australia this weekend, with Pirelli supplying the new P Zero White medium and P Zero Red supersoft compounds: the first time that... read more »

Just days ahead of the start of the 2013 season opener at Melbourne, Lotus team principal Eric Boullier gives his views on what the competition is likely to do and in what... read more »

Despite a relatively lacklustre pre-season, both Lotus drivers are looking forward to Melbourne with relish, Kimi Raikkonen in particular. "The circuit hasn't changed... read more »

Just a few more days and we'll be watching the lights go out in Melbourne for the first race of 2013. Let's get you tuned-up and ready to go with our Australian GP quiz! read more »

Peter Sauber does not believe Red Bull will struggle to defend its world championships in 2013. Based on winter testing, some believe the Austrian squad could be outpaced in... read more »

This week in Melbourne, the lights will go out to signal the start of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. As a preview to the 64th Formula 1 campaign, GPUpdate.net has... read more »

With less than a week until the Australian Grand Prix weekend begins in Melbourne, F1 minnows Marussia have still not reached an agreement with Formula One’s... read more »

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh insists that his team would be satisfied with points at next weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. McLaren has won in Australia... read more »