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Grand Prix 2011
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News

Rivals ready to challenge Red Bull

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso

FERRARI and McLaren didn't win Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, but both are determined to take Red Bull down.

Schumacher admits the joy is gone

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MICHAEL Schumacher hinted that he is no longer enjoying F1 as he once did - and sparked talk he may end his career.

Vettel triumphs ahead of Webber

Sebastian Vettel

SEBASTIAN Vettel consolidated his lead in this year's F1 title race with a near-flawless drive to victory for Red Bull in the Turkish Grand Prix.

Ferrari can enjoy racing again - Alonso

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A RELIEVED Fernando Alonso said his Ferrari team could enjoy racing in F1 again after finishing on the podium.

Ricciardo gets nod for Formula One

Daniel Ricciardo

TORO Rosso team boss has all but confirmed Australian youngster Daniel Ricciardo will drive with the F1 team in 2012.

Galleries

Vettel crashes in Turkey

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Sebastian Vettel was unharmed after crashing his Red Bull car during a rainy first practice session for the Turkish Grand Prix.

Australian F1 GP - raceday

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The colour, the faces and all the action from pit lane and the track as Sebastian Vettel reigned supreme at Albert Park.

Lexus Celebrity Challenge

Celebrity race

Take a glimpse at some of Australia's celebrities as they battled their way around Albert Park in a Lexus hybrid.

Grand Prix fans show their colours

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We take a look at some of the sights from the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park.

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Driver Standings

Driver Team Pts
1 Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull 93
2 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 59
3 Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull 55
4 Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren 46
5 Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 41
6 Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 24
7 Nick Heidfeld (GER) Renault 21
8 Vitaly Petrov (RUS) Renault 21
9 Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes 20
10 Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Sauber 8
11 Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes 6
12 Sebastien Buemi (SUI) Toro Rosso 6
13 Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India 2
14 Paul di Resta (GBR) Force India 2
15 Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) Toro Rosso 0
16 Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams 0
17 Jarno Trulli (ITA) Lotus 0
18 Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber 0
19 Jerome d'Ambrosio (BEL) Virgin 0
20 Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Lotus 0
21 Timo Glock (GER) Virgin 0
22 Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams 0
23 Narain Karthikeyan (IND) HRT F1 0
24 Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) HRT F1 0

Team Standings

Team Pts
1 Red Bull 148
2 McLaren 105
3 Ferrari 65
4 Renault 42
5 Mercedes 26
6 Sauber 8
7 Toro Rosso 6
8 Force India 4
9 Lotus 0
10 Williams 0
11 Virgin 0
12 HRT F1 0
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Demons call in QC to fight for Jack

Jack Trengove

MELBOURNE has called in high-profile lawyer David Galbally to overturn midfielder Jack Trengove's three-match suspension at an AFL Appeals Board hearing tonight.

Reds net hard-headed recruit

Adelaide United

JOURNEYMAN Spase Dilevski has transformed from prodigal head-case to hard-nosed "fixer" entering a second A-League season, his first with Adelaide United.

Ian Thorpe proceeds with top secret plan

Ian Thorpe

IF you think Ian Thorpe is the master when it comes to giving nothing away, try extracting information from his Russian coach Gennadi Touretski.