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 Melbourne was recognized as a part of Formula One Championship from 1985, its 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.
