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Red Bull getting an extra boost

Red Bull Racing hope to cement their early dominance by introducing the energy-saving system to their car.

SportApril 08, 2011
Lewis Hamilton checks out his McLaren car, left, and the Red Bull of Australian Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel on Sunday. Rob Griffith / AP Photo
The best is yet to come in thrilling Formula One season

Following the Australian Grand Prix, Gary Meenaghan looks at five aspects to look out for after a promising start to the season.

SportMarch 29, 2011
Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix. Paul Gilham / Getty Images
Things are becoming clearer for Red Bull as Vettel takes third in a row

It was an immaculate race in Melbourne, says Red Bull team principal Horner, as his driver continues in the same form as he ended last season.

SportMarch 27, 2011
Sebastian Vettel, the Red Bull Racing driver, celebrates his Australian Grand Prix victory.
Commanding Sebastian Vettel wins Australian Grand Prix opener

The F1 world champion comfortably guides his Red Bull around Melbourne's Albert Park to win ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Vitaly Petrov.

SportMarch 27, 2011
Powerful Petrov prevents Alonso again for second time in a row

The Renault driver stood in the way of a third title-chasing Alonso last year in the season-ending race at Abu Dhabi and he did it again today with at the first race.

SportMarch 27, 2011
Lewis Hamilton signs autographs for fans as he arrives at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. The Briton needs an improved car to win this season.
Lewis Hamilton has a long way to go to become Formula One legend

The McLaren driver needs to translate his success off the track to the tarmac this season if he is join to command a place in history.

SportMarch 26, 2011
New rule in Formula One may force four cars off track in Australia

Four drivers are in danger of forfeiting their place on the starting grid for the opening grand prix of the season after the reintroduction of a lap-time rule.

SportMarch 26, 2011
A day of mixed fortunes for Renault

The German driver looks to have no chance of replicating the feat of the injured Robert Kubica, the man he replaced at Renault who finished second at Albert Park last year.

SportMarch 26, 2011
Sebastian Vettel, the Red Bull Racing driver, was fastest in qualifying yesterday and will start the Australian GP from pole today. Mark Horsburgh / Reuters
Sebastian Vettel secures pole for Australian GP

The world champion navigated his Red Bull Racing RB7 around the Albert Park circuit in an incredible 1mins 23.529secs during qualifying without the use of his Kers system.

SportMarch 26, 2011
Formula One explained: Pirelli tyres

Pirelli's relationship with Formula One came to an end in Australia 20 years ago and it is here where it resumes again this weekend.

SportMarch 26, 2011
Most Australian race enthusiasts seem willing to pay the inflated taxes required to keep the grand prix at its Melbourne home. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Australian Grand Prix gets stop-start backing

After threatening a boycott a few weeks ago, Melbourne's mayor does a flip-flop as fans want grand prix to remain at Albert Park.

SportMarch 26, 2011
Mark Webber, the Red Bull Racing driver, enjoyed a barbecue on Wednesday. Mark Thompson / Getty Images
Webber at home in Australia and happy to experience magic of Melbourne

"It's always a good atmosphere; a good event. It's always a little unpredictable and there's always a few safety cars."

SportMarch 25, 2011
Alonso relishing the challenge of the new rules and technology

While the Red Bull Racing duo of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel have criticised some of the innovations, Alonso is of the belief teams must adapt.

SportMarch 25, 2011
Sergio Perez, left, has not even started a Formula One race, but he is much more in demand by fans of F1. Above he poses for pictures with spectators at an exhibition at Guadalajara in Mexico. Perez makes his debut in Australia on Sunday. David Leah / Mexsport
Pressure on Formula One debutants to make an impact in 2011

As the four newcomers to F1 get ready to make their bow, Here's a look at how they are preparing for life in the spotlight.

SportMarch 24, 2011
Vettel, seen here after winning the title last year in Abu Dhabi, does not think his crown will give him an advantage.
Five F1 champions, each dreaming of being No 1

Gary Meenaghan looks at what is the most decorated field F1 has had in its history.

SportMarch 24, 2011
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