Piastri secures maiden F1 points in chaotic Aussie Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri has scored his first Formula 1 Championship points in the most chaotic of circumstances as he ended the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in eighth place. In front of a record Australian crowd, it was a rollercoaster 59-laps at Albert Park as reigning champion Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton and Fernando […]
Formula 3 always special for official Ng
For more than 20 years, David Ng has been coming to the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix to volunteer as an official and has always enjoyed the spectacle. Migrating to Australia from China in the early 2000s, it didn’t take long for Ng and his wife to find a way to contribute to […]
Car Clubs Live Fast at AGP
While the exciting and often dramatic racing action has been the main attraction of this year’s Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, off track there have been just as many activations. From the Tech Hub and Fan Forum to the extremely popular Melbourne Walk, there have been plenty of entertainment options for fans to enjoy […]
Australian Grand Prix 2023: Saturday Wrap
Formula 1 A thrilling Qualifying was the highlight of Saturday’s action for Formula 1 as reigning champion Max Verstappen claimed pole over Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The scene for the dramatic session was set in Q1 when Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez crashed during his out-lap, forcing the red flag to […]
Relationships key behind Smiths’ AGP popularity
At this year’s Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, there are 914 volunteer officials on deck to help put on the annual four-day event. Some are new, many are returnees and are all are at Albert Park because they love the sport and want to see the best drivers in the world do battle. […]
Car Club enjoying street kred at AGP
The Street Kred Car Club is on the rise after a tough few years, and is eager to showcase their offerings as one the clubs on show at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. The pandemic had a significant impact on the club, losing a number of members when the country, and motorsport […]
Alfa Romeo enjoying maiden display at AGP
There is no denying the Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club of Australia – Victoria Division is a club of prestige with a huge membership base and a variety of events making up a busy schedule. So, it may come as a surprise for many that in a rich history of being affiliated with Motorsport Australia […]
Travelling the world one Grand Prix at a time
To say Carol Armstrong is a well travelled official is an understatement. Born and raised in Ireland, Armstrong is now a proud Australian citizen who has been all around the world volunteering at Formula 1 events. Last year alone, she attended five rounds of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, with visits to […]
Iconic car a popular feature at AGP display
For fans of rallying or street cars, there aren’t many cars more iconic than the Subaru WRX. The legendary all-wheel drive vehicle first came into existence around three decades ago and instantly became a fan favourite due to its slick design and powerful engine. Not long after its arrival into Australia, a number […]
Aussies flying flag in F1 feeder series
The FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship is running at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix for the first time this year, and there are four Australian drivers flying the flag this weekend. Competing in the Formula 2 Championship will be Jack Doohan, who is also an Alpine Academy driver, […]