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Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel drives his car during qualifying at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit.
Australian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel takes pole position at damp Melbourne qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, the reigning world champion, started the 2013 season at the front of the grid after claiming pole position in the rain-delayed qualifying for today's Australian Grand Prix.

SportMarch 17, 2013
Looking relaxed during the drivers’ parade before the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was still smiling at the finish as he was two places ahead of former teammate Jenson Button.
One race in the books and Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes looks better now

Englishman's off-season move does not look so bad one race into the 2013 Formula One season as he finishes four spots ahead of his former McLaren teammate Jenson Button, says Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 17, 2013
Marshals remove excess water on the track before the qualifying session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit. Daniel Munoz / Reuters
Formula One: Drivers 'not in control of the situation' at rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix

McLaren's Jenson Button is relieved the FIA made 'correct decision' to postpone qualifiers, Gary Meenaghan reports from Melbourne.

SportMarch 16, 2013
Mercedes' British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.
Formula One: A silver lining for hungry Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

Mercedes' new driver delighted to express himself, writes Gary Meenaghan in Melbourne

SportMarch 15, 2013
Sebastian Vettel was the fastest man in Melbourne.
Formula One: Sebastian Vettel sets the pace at the Australian Grand Prix

Triple world champion is fastest in both practice sessions as McLaren struggle and teams prepare for rainy weather during qualifying, writes Gary Meenaghan

SportMarch 15, 2013
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso says this year will be different for Ferrari. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Formula One: Australian Grand Prix can be anyone's race

Fernando Alonso has a much-improved car compared to last year, yet he reckons there are nine other drivers capable of beating him to the chequered flag on Sunday, writes Gary Meenaghan.

UAEMarch 14, 2013
Sergio Perez, of McLaren-Mercedes, signs autographs before preparation for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Formula One: Caps fit at McLaren-Mercedes and that is what counts

Thought of as serious and stuffy, McLaren-Mercedes are not everyone's favourite team, but drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez speak about life at Woking and the 2013 season, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 14, 2013
Sergio Perez of Mexico has left the Sauber team for McLaren, where he will find he has mighty big shoes to fill in taking Lewis Hamilton's place.
Formula One: Sebastian Vettel's path to title looks straighter with familiar road blocks along the way

The German arrives in Australia as favourite once more, but with Fernando Alonso primed and rivals looking to shine for their new teams, nothing is certain as the cars roll out for the start of the 2013 Formula One season. Gary Meenaghan reports.

SportMarch 13, 2013
Jules Bianchi is a Ferrary Driver Academy graduate. Sutton Motorsport Images
Formula One: Experienced drivers make way for rookies with the money

A list of drivers who came in with the money and those whose experience lost out.

SportMarch 12, 2013
Jules Bianchi is now Marussia driver. Sutton Images
Formula One: Wheel is turning for rookie drivers who pay for their seats

In a cash-absorbing sport, being just fast and furious is not enough as Gary Meenaghan looks at the trend ahead of Sunday's opening race.

SportMarch 12, 2013
Under 19s Champions League: Lake Como trumps UAE for tournament

Abu Dhabi and Dubai both impress but Lake Como in Italy will be the host for the Under 19s Champions League. Organisers left the door open for the UAE's future involvement.

SportMarch 07, 2013
Marko Djokovic, front, and his older brother Novak won their first set as a doubles pair yesterday against Nicolay Davydenko and Dick Norman but lost their match 6-4, 3-6, 10-4. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai Tennis Championships: Novak Djokovic and brother Marko fall at first hurdle in men's doubles

Novak, the world No1, and his brother Marko were squeezed out of the doubles event 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 in the extended tiebreak, by Nikolay Davydenko and Dick Norman.

TennisFebruary 25, 2013
Tunisia's Malek Jaziri won the first set against Roger Federer before losing 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. Marwan Naamani / AFP
Dubai Tennis Championships: Arab players still by invitation only at Aviation Club

Tunisian Malek Jaziri the latest Arab wild-card invite to exit first round, despite taking first set off Roger Federer before going down 5-7, 6-0, 6-2.

TennisFebruary 25, 2013
Marcos Baghdatis has reached the semi-finals in Dubai before. Koen Suyk / AFP
Dubai Tennis Championships: The five underdogs

Gary Meenaghan profiles the five players he believes are underdogs at this year¿s competition and who could play the role of giant-killer.

TennisFebruary 24, 2013
Winning grand slams remains a priority for Roger Federer, left, and Novak Djokovic. Jaime Puebla / The National
Dubai Tennis Championships: All about pacing the season for Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

The world's No1 and 2 players are choosing what tournaments to play in so they can stay fresh all year, writes Gary Meenaghan.

TennisFebruary 24, 2013
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