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Robbie Williams show stopper 'just one of those things'

Millions in damages are being sought from the Australian Grand Prix over its cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert due to the risk of COVID-19.

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Footy executive takes top Australian Grand Prix job

Auld will join the AGPC in mid-August as the replacement for Andrew Westacott, who retired from the CEO role at the end of last month.

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Fan injured in "freak accident" by debris from Kevin Magnussen crash at Australian GP

Kevin Magnussen's crash at the Australian Grand Prix left one fan injured as a piece of debris from his Haas flew into the air beyond the protective fencing and into the stands

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Australian F1 Chief Vows Investigation after Fans Invade Track

The chief of the Australian Grand Prix vowed a full investigation on Monday after fans invaded the track before the race had officially finished, saying the outcome "could have been horrific". The sport's governing body, FIA, summoned organizers for an explanation late Sunday after the race, ruling the invasion a…

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Australian fans invade F1 track before Grand Prix concludes

MELBOURNE: The chief of the Australian Grand Prix vowed a full investigation on Monday after fans invaded the track before the race had officially finished, saying the outcome "could have been horrific".

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Australian GP admits security lapses after fan invasion

Australian Grand Prix organisers admit they don't know how fans invaded the track during the Formula One race at Albert Park but are committed to

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Andrew Westacott promises 'thorough investigation' after fans break through security to access Albert Park track

Australian Grand Prix boss Andrew Westacott says there will be a "thorough investigation" after fans broke through security to access the Albert Park track before the race was over.

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Wishful thinking for Piastri at Australian grand prix

Andrew Westacott, chief executive of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, says it's wishful thinking for Oscar Piastri to make inroads in Melbourne.

AAP

Fourth DRS zone to make F1 Australian Grand Prix fastest ever

Melbourne (AFP) - A fourth DRS zone will ensure the fastest Australian Grand Prix ever at Albert Park with cars reaching speeds of up 340kph (211mph), race boss Andrew Westacott said.

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Fast Australian GP Predicted as Melbourne Gets Another DRS Zone

Organizers are promising the fastest Australian Grand Prix ever after the addition of a fourth DRS zone at the Albert Park circuit for the third round of the Formula One season in early April. The fourth zone - a first for a Formula One circuit - was introduced for last…

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Australian GP boss Westacott steps down

Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott will step down from the role following the 2023 Albert Park race.

Motorsport

Phillip Island MotoGP set to continue in late-season date

The Australian MotoGP round at Phillip Island has effectively been locked into a late-season date by a recent deal struck with Formula 1.

Autosport

Phillip Island MotoGP date won't change

The Australian MotoGP round at Phillip Island has effectively been locked into a late-season date by a recent deal struck with Formula 1.

Motorsport

Australian GP open to Phillip Island resurfacing

The Australian Grand Prix Corporation will evaluate whether the Phillip Island circuit needs resurfacing based on feedback from MotoGP riders.

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Phillip Island hairpin renamed after MotoGP race winner Jack Miller

Phillip Island's famous hairpin has been renamed Miller Corner in honour of MotoGP race winner Jack Miller.

Motorsport

Phillip Island hairpin renamed after Miller

Phillip Island's famous hairpin has been renamed Miller Corner in honour of MotoGP ace Jack Miller.

Motorsport

Five F1 season-opener slots for Australian GP

The Australian Grand Prix will be the season-opening Formula 1 race for at least five of the next 13 years as part of its new deal.

Daily Mirror

Australian Grand Prix boss tells British star George Russell to 'stop whingeing'

Australian Grand Prix organiser Andrew Westacott has defended the decision to host the Melbourne race as the third event of the season after both Sergio Perez and George Russell vented their frustrations

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Australia Hopes to Keep Early F1 Slot after Strong Reboot

Record crowds at the Australian Grand Prix were a welcome boost for organizers after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 but where the race sits in the Formula One calendar remains up in the air. Albert Park has traditionally hosted the championship's opener but was slotted in as the third…

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Australian Grand Prix organisers delighted at record crowd after two years of cancellations

The four-day attendance at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix topped 419,000. Organisers say it's the biggest crowd since the race moved from Adelaide to Melbourne.

AAP

Aussie grand prix boss heralds F1 return

Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Andrew Westacott has literally been counting down the days to Formula One racing's return to Melbourne.

AAP

Ricciardo's inside job at Aussie GP

Daniel Ricciardo hopes his inside knowledge of changes to the Melbourne track will help him when Formula One returns at the Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport

F1 Australian GP can't have record race day crowd due to staff shortages

COVID-19 pandemic-related staff shortages will prevent the Australian Grand Prix from targeting a record Formula 1 race day crowd next month.

Motorsport

Why Australian GP can't have record F1 race day crowd

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Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix organisers rule out COVID-19 vaccination exemptions

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix chief Andrew Westacott says anyone competing in the event must be "100 per cent vaccinated and there won't be an exemption sought for anyone from anyone".

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