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Decision to reinstate ‘verified’ status without distinguishing paid-for from free users prompts criticism for ‘false advertising’

The Australian Grand Prix has a long tradition that pre-dates its arrival on the Formula 1 schedule as a fully-fledged world championship round in 1985. Indeed, Lewis Hamilton's two wins in 2008 and 2015 mean he's still one behind Roberto Moreno's treble at Calder Park between 1981 and 1984!

He was congratulated by former F1 star Eddie Irvine who was watching the race at Phillip Island

Fernando Alonso was reminded of his test with Jaguar in 2002 when he drove the unbranded, green-livered Aston Martin Formula 1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

Fernando Alonso was reminded of his test with Jaguar in 2002 when he drove the unbranded, green-livered Aston Martin Formula 1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

Twenty-five years ago today, Jacques Villeneuve clinched the 1997 F1 world championship at Jerez after one of the most dramatic and controversial finales the sport has ever seen.

The seven-time World Champion was enjoying a holiday in the French Alps when he fell and hit his head on a rock in 2013

Irvine never married but was linked with a number of high-profile names including Manuela Arcuri, Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss

While some former F1 drivers make their way into commentary, not all of them stay in motorsport. Find out here the unconventional second careers of F1 drivers.

The Northern Irishman has lived a life full of controversy.

The Irish haven’t featured prominently on the grid since Eddie Irvine’s career came to a close in 2002, shortly followed by the Jordan team’s exit from the sport in 2005