Australian Grand Prix
From love-to-hate to hot property: Why Collingwood players are so marketable
After winning the premiership, Collingwood players are on a ticket to ride. And no red carpet seems complete without them.
- by Danny Russell and Stephen Brook
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Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26, but for the sharp drop-off afterwards.
- by Daniel Brettig
Steve Price goes to grand prix, but says the event must go
After three decades of high-octane fandom, the Project host wants to run Melbourne’s grand prix out of town.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Little Italy cashes in as Ferrari fans paint Lygon Street red
Lygon Street’s flags, fans, food and cars were all red as Melbourne’s famous dining strip celebrated Ferrari’s 1-2 finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
- by Rachael Dexter
‘Red flag! I’m in the middle of the track’: Stranded F1 driver pleaded for protection moments before Ferrari win
In the closing moments of Sunday’s grand prix, George Russell of Mercedes was heard calling urgently for the red flag 12 times before the safety car was deployed. Fernando Alonso was penalised for his role in the crash that left Russell stranded.
- by Carla Jaeger
These were calls that cost Piastri a podium in Melbourne
McLaren ordered its drivers to swap positions on lap 28, and the Australian gave himself a slap on the wrist for a clumsy turn.
- by Matthew Clayton
Told to give way, Oscar refuses to grouch as podium curse continues
Home-town boy Oscar Piastri was driving towards a podium finish – until his McLaren bosses ordered him to give way to teammate Lando Norris.
- by Chip Le Grand
As it happened Grand Prix Melbourne 2024: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
2024 Australian Grand Prix in pictures
Photos from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne by photographers Eddie Jim and Joe Armao.
Melbourne elite petrolheads out in force
The famous were out and about at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix – including Australia’s most unobtrusive billionaire.
- by Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Sunday Age sport quiz: A flashback to ’96 at Albert Park and what do you do at Cape Kidnappers?
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
- by Chris Berry