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Melbourne secures Grand Prix until 2020

– After year-long talks with Formula One Management (FOM), Melbourne has put pen to paper on a fresh Formula 1 deal that will see the Australian Grand Prix remain at Albert Park until at least the 2020 season.Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher took centre stage to announce the 2016-2020 extension, finalised with Bernie Ecclestone and FOM in London last week."Within this contract we hope to see Australia's own Daniel Ricciardo win the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and become World Champion," said Napthine after confirmation of the deal. "I congratulate Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman Ron Walker for his...
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