F1 2008 started with a bang in Australia – and as a weekend did more to vindicate the views the armchair enthusiast (you and I) have held about F1 for a long time. Before the action even kicked off, I thought that Bernie Ecclestone’s comments demanding that Australia move to a night time race to … Continue reading The Ben Evans column: A race worth getting up early for
2008 Australian Grand Prix articles archive
Does the Australian Grand Prix predict the world champion?
Posted onI’ve heard it said that the winner of the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne is very often the man who becomes world champion – which would be good news for Lewis Hamilton. It seemed an easy theory to test out so I totted up the numbers and found it is a very good indicator of … Continue reading Does the Australian Grand Prix predict the world champion?
2008 Australian GP facts & stats
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr’s first race 2008: qualified 21st, retired after 31 laps Nelson Piquet Snr’s first race 1978: qualified 21st, retired on lap 31 Here are more facts and statistics from the Australian Grand Prix weekend – post below any interesting stats you’ve spotted…
Ferrari falter and Hamilton triumphs in Melbourne drama
2008 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton shrugged off the disappointment of losing the 2007 championship at the final round and started the new season back at the front of the title race.
Rate the race: 2008 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of the Australian Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten for how much you enjoyed it and leave your comments below.
2008 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton will start the first race of 2008 from pole position after an exciting qualifying session in Melbourne. Robert Kubica will join him on the front row and the Ferraris will start 4th and 16th after Kimi Raikkonen ran into trouble in the first part of the session.
2008 Australian Grand Prix preview
Posted onIt’s almost time for the first race of 2008. It looks as though Ferrari are going to pick up where they left off as the team to beat but the Australian Grand Prix will answer a lot of questions about how 2008 is going to pan out. Read my prediction for the top three and … Continue reading 2008 Australian Grand Prix preview