Australian GP: Melbourne secures new deal
Victorian Premier John Brumby announced on Friday that Melbourne’s Albert Park has secured a new deal with FOM Chief Bernie Ecclestone for the Australian Grand Prix until 2015 season. Starting from next year, the Grand Prix at Albert Park will start at 5:00 pm local time (06:00 GMT). “Next year’s later start time will mean even greater television audiences in the United Kingdom, Asia and European markets, which means more exposure for ‘brand Melbourne’ than ever before,” commented Brumby.
FOM Chief Bernie Ecclestone, despite his demands for a night race, has stated to be ‘satisfied’ with the new start time. “I’m satisfied that the decision to move to a later start time is a win for television audiences in Europe and Asia, a win for Melbourne and a win for formula one as a whole,” he said.
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