The Wizard of Oz: interview with Ron Walker
Ron Walker, the chairman of the Australian GP Corporation, has also been acting as chairman of the Commonwealth Games, one of the largest sporting events in the world. As he prepares for this weekend's Grand Prix at Albert Park, and amid speculations over the future of the race, Jonathan Noble caught up with Melbourne's busiest man
Walking through the Melbourne paddock on Wednesday afternoon, the scene and atmosphere are markedly different from previous years.
The pitlane is busier than normal and more work is being done behind the garages trying to get things in order before the official action kicks off. The presence of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne meant the Formula One cargo was not released from the local airport until Monday - one day later than usual.
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