Turn it up! Australia says lack of noise at F1 'could breach contract'

Australian Grand Prix chief Ron Walker has described Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone as being “horrified” at the sport’s new quieter era – which could lead to a legal challenge.

Although the arrival of the new 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged power units produced an entertaining season-opening race at Melbourne’s Albert Park yesterday, the noise level failed to impress.