Australian Grand Prix - Race Summary

And Kimi Raikkonen takes the chequered flag at 2007 ING Australian Grand Prix. Reigning champion Fernando Alonso finished second in his McLaren, followed by the rookie [and Fernando's teammate] Lewis Hamilton walking on the podium in his debut race.

If you thought Formula 1 racing were boring, think again. The race can’t get any more interesting and spectacular, with David Coulthard deciding to take “Aerial Route” literally on Alex Wurz. With Heikki Kovalainen thinking of Albert Park as Park, in literal sense, and driving his Renault in grass quiet a few times. With Takuma Sato finishing ahead of Jenson Button but behind Reubens Barrichello. With Felipe Massa managing to finish at 6th place after starting from 21st place on the grid [and thus proving my predictions for grid positions wrong]. With Williams managing to finish ahead of both of the Toyota’s.

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Road to F1′07: Episode 8

This is the last episode of Road to F1′07: Story in Images. This series has covered many things, from unveiling of cars, to testing rounds, to Red Bull Racing movie shoot, to BMW-Sauber’s ice stint at Moritz to charity tennis event by F1 drivers at Marlboro, and we hope you enjoyed the series as much we toiled getting it together. As always, your comments & suggestions are most welcome. Enjoy the last episode.

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Road to F1′07: Episode 7

Bernie Ecclestone at Abu Dhabi BMW-Sauber at Sankt-Moritz Nick Heidfeld, Reubens Barrichello, Christijan Albers & Mark Webber at charity Tennis event.
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Super Aguri launches SA07

Super Aguri launched their 2007 contender, SA07, at Melbourne today. With only 4 days to go before the first race of the season, they are the last team to have launched their car.

Below are some images:

Super Agru SA07 unveiled to the World Super Aguri SA07 Super Aguri SA07

Aguri Suzuki with drivers, Takuma Sato & Anthony Davidson Super Aguri SA07

Road to F1′07: Episode 6

McLaren Mercedes during one of the practice sessions Renault during one of the practice sessions BMW-Sauber during one of the practice sessions
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Road to F1′07: Episode 5

Ferrari at Bahrain McLaren at Bahrain BMW-Sauber at Bahrain
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Poll - Australian Grand Prix

With just few more days to go for the start of the 2007 Formula 1 season, it’s the time to get the poll system back on track. And so it is [in the right-hand side].

With first poll-question being a no brain-cruncher, Who will be on pole position at Australian Grand Prix ? Let’s get the ball rolling.

Bernie vows to change F1’s points system

Bernie Ecclestone

“With second place getting eight points it is not right that the winner takes only ten,” Bernie Ecclestone, is quoted as telling an English newspaper, “for 2008 I will propose a change.” “It would be simple,” Ecclestone said, explaining that the constructors’ title would still be decided based on points. But for the drivers’, “the guy who wins more should be champion”, Bernie added.

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Road to F1′07: Episode 4

Felipe Massa taking Ferrari F2007 under watchful eyes of Michael Schumacher Marco Andretti testing for Honda Racing at Jerez The BMW's at Jerez
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Road to F1′07: Episode 3

Felipe Massa with his 'Smoking' Ferrari at Barcelona David Coulthard & Mark Webber at Red Bull Racing movie shoot Vitantonio Liuzzi with the Toro Rosso gladiator girl
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