Australia set to return to top of calendar

Bernie Ecclestone has no choice but for the Australian Grand Prix to return to the start of the season, it was claimed today.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006 - 08:30

Bernie Ecclestone has no choice but for the Australian Grand Prix to return to the start of the season, it was claimed today.

The Melbourne race was switched from its traditional season-opening slot to April this year – after Bahrain and Malaysia – in order to accommodate the Commonwealth Games.

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Courts Formula One Australian Grand Prix Place: Melbourne Place: Bahrain Place: Malaysia Place: Albert Park Place: Europe Place: Victoria Person: Bernie Ecclestone Person: Ecclestone Person: Steve Bracks Person: Ron Walker Person: Bracks Person: Fernando Alonso Event: Australian Grand Prix Event: Commonwealth Games Organisation: Australia Organisation: Formula One

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