Michael Schumacher believes a podium finish is possible in Australia this weekend as Mercedes GP are "just behind" Red Bull in the pecking order... read more »

McLaren duo Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are optimistic that their revamped McLaren will be much better in Australia than it was in pre-season testing. read more »

Although he's previously stated that Hispania are "capable" of qualifying in Australia, Narain Karthikeyan now concedes it may be a difficult task... read more »

Lotus Renault GP drivers Nick Heidfeld and Vitaly Petrov are feeling confident ahead of the season-opening Grand Prix in Australia this weekend, and will be looking to score... read more »

AT&T Williams F1 preview the season opening race in Australia, Melbourne.  Driver Pastor Maldonado is joined by Xevi Pujolar, his race engineer, and Sam... read more »

Heikki Kovalainen is feeling 'excited' ahead of this weekend's F1 2011 season opener in Australia and is confident Team Lotus can do well. read more »

Former Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert has been confirmed as a race steward for the season-opening Australian GP... read more »

Ferrari's Felipe Massa has said he will be concentrating on doing his best in Australia this weekend. read more »

Fernando Alonso is feeling confident ahead of the F1 2011 season opener in Australia this weekend. read more »

Melbourne in March is a great place to be, and in particular for Virgin Racing F1 Team driver Jérôme D'Ambrosio, this will be a very exciting week as it is his first... read more »

Former Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert will be making his fourth appearance as an FIA race steward in Australia this weekend, after taking on the role infrequently last... read more »

Sakon Yamamoto will act as Virgin's reserve driver at the opening F1 2011 race in Australia this week and for the next two rounds in Malaysia and China, it has been announced. read more »

Renault boss Eric Boullier is aiming for the top three in Australia and is confident his team is in even better shape than it was this time last year read more »

Sakon Yamamoto has been announced as a reserve driver at Marussia Virgin Racing ahead of the 2011 season, with the 28-year-old set to work for the team during the opening three... read more »

Q. Nick, the first race is upon us. Are you excited? Nick Heidfeld: I always enjoy coming to Australia. It's my favourite place to travel to read more »

Here we go again, then. 19 weeks on from the dramatic conclusion to the 2010 World Championship in favour of our fourth consecutive new title winner, Formula 1 is back a... read more »

Sakon Yamamoto will serve as back-up to Timo Glock and Jerome D'Ambrosio in Australia after being appointed Virgin reserve driver... read more »

Pictures from Australia as the 2011 F1 season edges closer read more »

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Red Bull Racing as 'just a drinks company' ahead of the opening round of the new F1 season in Australia read more »

Australia preview quotes: Pirelli read more »

Jenson Button made history on Tuesday morning as the McLaren driver became the first person to drive F1 machinery at the prestigious Bathurst venue in Australia. The 2009... read more »

Force India have confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will test the VJM04 on Friday¿s first practice session ahead of the Australia GP... read more »

Mercedes GP is taking nothing for granted about its form heading into this weekend's season opener in Australia, despite an encouraging final test for the new W02. read more »

Q and A: Ron Walker on Australia's future read more »

Karun Chandhok has joined Team Lotus as its reserve driver for 2011 - and his duties will begin in Australia this weekend with him taking to the track for the first free... read more »