The 2008 Australian GP Preview
With the long winter of development and testing finally over, the teams are about to get an accurate look at each other's progress as they take on the weekend ahead in Melbourne. Tom Keeble previews the first round and rates the teams' chances at the Australian Grand Prix
Being at a similar altitude to the Japanese Fuji circuit, all the teams will find their power levels reduced due to the thinner air.
There are pros and cons to turning a park in to a racing circuit, and Albert Park shows them up well. On the downside, the surface is usually very green, particularly at the start of the weekend, so grip is in short supply; to the point, the teams need to judge how fast it will rubber in as the race progresses, and ensure their cars remain in balance, as those that do the best job will have a distinct advantage by the end of the race.
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