News Details
Albert Park main straight named in Ron Walker’s honour
New Walker Straight signage at Albert Park The main straight of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit has been named after the Australian Grand Prix’s late former chairman Ron Walker. Walker was a pivotal figure in bringing the race to Melbourne in 1996 during his spell as chairman from 1994 to 2015, and also served as the city’s Lord Mayor from 1974 to 1976. He passed away in late January after battling cancer and ill health since being diagnosed with melanoma in 2011. The wall next to the start/finish line is now adorned with ‘Walker Straight’ signage, which was unveiled earlier today. Current Australian Grand Prix Corporation chairman John Harnden said that naming the straight...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Larry Perkins Trophy revealed ahead of AGP
Larry Perkins with the trophy which bears his name pic: Peter Bury...
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
GALLERY: Albert Park Thursday set-up
Photographs from set-up day at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix...
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
GALLERY: Albert Park Wednesday set-up
Photographs from set-up day at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix...
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
Third DRS zone added for Australian Grand Prix
A third DRS zone has been added to the Albert Park circuit for this...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Yamaha was disappointing on 2026 MotoGP rider...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales and Somkiat Chantra back on MotoGP...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha confirms its V4 will race at MotoGP San Marino...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP’s 2026 pre-season schedule is still up in the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Chip Ganassi shuts down Alex Palou and Red Bull F1...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar partners with iRacing for standalone video...
The NTT IndyCar Series will feature in a new branded video game title,...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers of IndyCar Snap-On Milwaukee Mile...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Mother Nature helped, but Christian Rasmussen was the...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
2w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Bundesliga club director says he wants to keep Arsenal...
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has expressed a desire to...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Premier League club speaking to Arsenal star's...
Crystal Palace are reportedly speaking to the advisors of Arsenal winger...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Big statement' – Arsenal legend comments on...
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has commented on the club's transfer...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“I’ve been saying the last two years' - Pundit...
Former Premier League player turned pundit Danny Simpson believes...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren to change team name in eye-watering ‘$100m’ deal
The McLaren F1 team will be known as a different... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Cadillac to use rival team's car for pre-2026 F1 testing
Cadillac will make use a rival team's car to... Read More »
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
McLaren buck recent trend and sign new F1 title sponsor in...
McLaren has made a new, massive signing! Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
