ING Australian Grand Prix 2008 will be first race for the 2008 Formula One Season.
Preparations are in full swing in Melbourne to welcome the world's F1 heroes.
The 2008 Formula One schedule starts rolling with ING Australian Grand Prix 2008, dated to be held from 14th March. Melbourne plays the host of this very important race, the 24th one in the Australian Grand Prix's history.
The Site
The sports loving city of Melbourne, Australia is the venue for 2008 f1 melbourne. With an actual race length of 307.574 Kilometers and 58 laps, the total length of the Melbourne Grand Prix circuit is 5.303 Kilometers. Located in the Albert Park area of the city, a capacity crowd of 80,000 can watch the race from the stands.
Previous Years
Although Formula 1 Melbournewas recognized as a part of Formula One Championship from 1985, it’s only from 1996 that Melbourne is hosting this prestigious race. The names of winners from the start of the Melbourne days are given below:
- 1985 – Keke Roseberg of Williams - Honda
- 1986 – Alain Prost of McLaren - Honda
- 1987 – Gerhard Berger of Ferrari
- 1988 – Alain Prost of McLaren - Honda
- 1989 – Thierry Bouston from Williams – Renault
- 1990 – Nelson Piquet from Benetton Ford
- 1991 – Ayrton Senna of McLaren – Honda
- 1992 – Gerhard Berger of McLaren – Honda
- 1993 - Ayrton Senna of McLaren – Honda
- 1994 – Nigel Masell of Williams – Renault
- 1995 – Damon Hill from Williams – Renault
- 1996 - Damon Hill from Williams – Renault
- 1997 – David Coulthard from McLaren – Mercedes
- 1998 – Mika Hakken of McLaren – Mercedes
- 1999 – Eddie Irvine from Ferrari
- 2000 – Michael Schumacher of Ferrari
- 2001 - Michael Schumacher of Ferrari
- 2002 - Michael Schumacher of Ferrari
- 2003 – David Coulthard from McLaren – Mercedes
- 2004 - Michael Schumacher of Ferrari
- 2005 – Gianco Fisichella from Renault
- 2006 – Fernando Alonso of Renault
- 2007 – Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari
- 2008 – Lewis Hamilton of McLaren – Mercedes
2008 Grand Prix Schedule
The 2008 Australian Grand Prix takes off on Friday, 14th March. The day is reserved for a couple of practice sessions. The timings are 10.00 A.M. To 11.30 A.M and 2.00 P.M to 3.30 P.M. Another practice session is scheduled on the second day - Saturday, 15th March, at 11.00, followed by the qualifying race starting at 2.00 P.M. The final race is slated for Sunday, 16th March. The race flags off at sharp 3.30 P.M.
2008 Grand Prix Tickets
With the 2008 Australian Grand Prix knocking at the door, ticket rates have already been fixed. A four day pass, including the inauguration day will cost between 96.98 £ to 364.06 £ for an adult and 54.46 £ for the kids. Sunday Passes will cost 55.21 £ for an adult and 38.79 £ for a child.
2008 Australian Grand Prix Results
Lewis Hamilton won the Australian Grand Prix held on 16th March, 2008. The McLaren's driver led the race from the start. He accumulated 10 points from his win. Nick Heidfeld (BMW) and Nico Rosberg (William-Toyota) finished in the second and third position winning 8 and 6 points respectively.
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