Tag: Formula One

19th March 2013

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by Paul Madden

British Ambassador to Japan

High tech British industry behind the F1 pizzazz

I’m definitely not a “petrolhead”, but I am fascinated by all the razzmatazz that goes on around Melbourne’s iconic Grand Prix, bringing together the celebs, the politicians and the business suits. But the aspect which interests me most of all, is the extraordinary research-intensive industry that lies behind the world of F1, much of it […]

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20th November 2012 Washington DC, USA

by Peter Westmacott

Former Ambassador to the United States of America

Austin Triumphs with Formula One

There is always a bit of uncertainty, even apprehension, when you embark on a big new adventure. So it was a real pleasure to witness on Sunday the great success, under a cloudless sky, that was Austin’s first ever Formula One Grand Prix motor race. A brand new racetrack, with a design which had rave […]

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21st March 2012

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by Paul Madden

British Ambassador to Japan

GREAT campaign launch at Melbourne Grand Prix

Our Sports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson MP was in Melbourne this weekend to launch the GREAT campaign in Australia. This marketing campaign, which is running in ten countries around the world, aims to build on the fact that London and the UK will be a focus of world attention this year, with The Queen’s Diamond […]

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