News Details
Melbourne extends Aussie GP deal
The Albert Park circuit will continue to host the Australian GP until 2020 after the Victorian government signed a new deal.
Next season is the last on Australia's current contract and there had been speculation over whether a new deal would be on the cards due to finances.
However, after agreeing a deal that would reduce the taxpayer subsidy, State Premier Denis Napthine announced on Sunday that Melbourne would continue to host the Australian GP through to 2020.
"This is a terrific announcement that reaffirms Melbourne and Victoria as the sporting and events capital of the world," he told 3AW radio station.
"We've secured another five-year deal for the grand prix and we've...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Caterham wants first F1 team to host trackside IT...
Caterham wants first F1 team to host trackside IT infrastructure in...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Ecclestone defence seeks deal to end bribery trial
Prosecutors and lawyers for Bernie Ecclestone are in talks about a...
11y ago from F1Pulse.com
Melbourne secures F1 GP through 2020
The Victorian government has secured a five-year extension to its current...
11y ago from SpeedCafe.com
Mexico to host double points finalé in 2015?
Mexican FIA vice-president Jose Abed has said that the Mexican Grand Prix...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Sepang shakedown test: Schedule, riders and how...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Why KTM thinks it "hasn't done enough yet"...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia confirms Jorge Martin will miss Sepang MotoGP...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta on MotoGP silly season rumours: “Those...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
D.C. race "would be massive opportunity for...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Briscoe to coach RLL drivers, fueling speculation...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it has brought on two...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Wienie 500 returns for second year in build-up to Indy...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the Oscar Meyer Wienie 500...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou responds to McLaren court ruling
Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing over $12 million...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Rally USA return edges closer for 2027 as WRC plans...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Oliver Solberg picked up his “crazy dream”...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal & Man United scramble for 35.97 km/hr...
Hoffenheim attacker Bazoumana Toure has done quite well for the German...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal set £80m price tag as key star's agents...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is reportedly considering a move away...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Change it around for FC Kairat + Arteta's press...
Morning. We play our final league stage game of the Champions League this...
12h ago from Arseblog.com
Sources: Euro giants target move for summer signing...
Ajax have launched a major winter operation to add leadership, experience,...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: Shakedown Times: Day 3 (Wednesday)
Today's unofficial times from Barcelona. Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
LIVE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 3
The third day of on-track action for F1 in 2026... Read More »
11h ago from RacingNews365.com
2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 3 Morning Results
Check out the results from the morning session at... Read More »
6h ago from RacingNews365.com
