Mar.22 The buzz in the Melbourne paddock is that Albert Park will return to its former post as the opening Formula 1 race of the season from 2025. More recently, Bahrain – also the scene of pre-season testing – had become the more familiar opener each season. This year, the Bahrain GP was paired with Saudi Arabia, in part so they were complete before the Islamic month of fasting and prayer, otherwise known as Ramadan, kicked off. But next year, Ramadan will start at the end of February, meaning it now makes sense to restore Australia as the first race of 2025. However, De Telegraaf correspondent Erik van Haren reported from Melbourne that it is rumoured that Bahrain will still...
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