It’s Wednesday in Albert Park, Melbourne, and the day before the four-day Australian Grand Prix begins. There is still a lot left to do, but for the Formula One crowd, it’s not to worry as they aren’t on track until Friday. In the meantime, they’re putting on the finishing touches here and there, and getting ready for Thursday scrutineering.
The FIA Official Track Inspection has been done, many of the V8 teams are out walking the track when the track is cold, and watching DAVID COULTHARD drive the Minardi F1 two-seater car. The weather was warm and muggy.
The Medical Car had a bit of an engine problem – a piston through the Mercedes engine. It was the first mechanical in twelve years for the German marque. It came in on the back of a flat bed truck. FIA comes prepared with backup cars for both the Medical Car and Safety Car.
The idea is to be proactive and promote easy driver education throughout Australia, working with the youngsters pre-licence. Button said “You can never do enough. The earlier the driving skills are passed on, the better. If it’s instilled early on, it’s something you can hang onto for the rest of your life. We don’t want anymore needless deaths on the road.”
Unattributed photographs by Lynne Huntting