2012 formula 1 qantas australian grand prix media diary
2012 formula 1 qantas australian grand prix media diary
2012 formula 1 qantas australian grand prix media diary
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MEDIA DIARYIssued Tuesday 13 March, <strong>2012</strong>
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYWednesday 14 March, <strong>2012</strong>EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESDriving Science, Driving the Future Education Expo unveil10amKids Corner on the Golf CourseAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitPaul Stoddart, former F1 team owner and Andrew Westacott, Chief Executive Officerof the Australian Grand Prix Corporation will unveil the inaugural Driving Science,Driving the Future education expo located in Kids Corner on the Golf Course.EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTNatalie CernyAustralian Grand Prix CorporationNatalie.cerny@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 774 193EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESLewis Hamilton Races Go-Karts10am – 12noonEastern Creek International Karting Raceway50 Peter Brock DriveEastern Creek, NSWAhead of the <strong>2012</strong> Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix, Vodafone McLarenMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will make a pit-stop at Eastern Creek, Sydney, to takeon Vodafone customers in the ultimate go-kart challenge. On Wednesday 14 March,Lewis Hamilton will display the skills that have helped him become one of FormulaOne’s best drivers today.Lewis Hamilton will participate in a <strong>media</strong> conference at the conclusion of the timetrial. There will be numerous photo and filming opportunities available throughout theday.Members of the <strong>media</strong> are also invited to challenge the British driver.Please note: There are a limited number of places available. Go-pro cameras will beinstalled to go-karts and content will be made available to <strong>media</strong> upon request.RSVP essential to Monique Jones or Stuart TerryVodafone@frankpr.com.au+61 2 8202 0555MEDIA CONTACTMonique Jones or Stuart TerryVodafone AustraliaVodafone@frankpr.com.au+61 2 8202 0555For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYWednesday 14 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMercedes-Benz AMG Drive Day11am – 12:30pmMercedes-Benz Star LoungeQueens Road (Albert Park Golf Course)Mercedes-Benz and AMG customers and personalities will enjoy the ultimate GrandPrix experience - fast laps of the track behind the wheel of a Mercedes AMG E63 andC63.Those lucky enough to test their skills and get competitive on the circuit include BlackCaviar's jockey Luke Nolen who will experience a very different kind of horsepower.Although both are black, sleek, shiny and fast, Nolen is swapping the reins of histhoroughbred for the steering wheel of a Mercedes-AMG CLS63.The champion jockey will be joined by Fox FM’s Fi Fi Box and Jules Lund, LauraDundovic, Scott McGregor and Brad Sewell, however given Nolen's recent record onBlack Caviar, he will be odds on to record a very fast lap indeed.RSVP essential to Prue Webb +61 423 407 733MEDIA CONTACTPrue WebbMercedes-Benz AustraliaPrue@pru.net.au+61 423 407 733EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESDaniel Ricciardo demonstrates his AFL skills with the Carlton Football Club12noonVISY ParkRoyal ParadeCarlton NorthAustralia’s newest F1 driver and avid AFL fan, Daniel Ricciardo, will get the chance toswitch sporting codes and join Carlton footballers Matthew Kreuzer and Jarrad Waitein a kick-to-kick.Daniel Ricciardo and Carlton Footballers Matthew Kreuzer and Jarrad Waite will beavailable for <strong>media</strong> interviews.OPEN MEDIA CALLMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061Nikki VasiliadisRed Bull AustraliaNikki.vasiliadis@au.redbull.com+61 404 067 195For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYThursday 15 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESJenson Button opens Vodafone’s new Melbourne CBD store10:15am for a 10:30am startVodafone StoreCorner of Bourke and Swanston Streets, MelbourneAhead of the <strong>2012</strong> Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix, Vodafone McLarenMercedes driver Jenson Button will make a pit-stop to officially open Vodafone’slargest retail store in Melbourne, located at the epicentre of Melbourne’s shoppingdistrict- the corner of Bourke and Swanston Streets.Jenson Button will participate in <strong>media</strong> interviews at the conclusion of the storeopening. There will be numerous photo and filming opportunities availablethroughout the event.RSVP essential to Monique Jones or Stuart TerryVodafone@frankpr.com.au+61 2 8202 0555MEDIA CONTACTMonique Jones or Stuart TerryVodafone AustraliaVodafone@frankpr.com.au+61 2 8202 0555EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESIndividual F1 Driver Photos11am – 3pmRear of FIA garageF1 paddock southAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitFIA start of season individual driver photographs including all available third drivers.Schedule of individual driver times TBCFIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYThursday 15 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMercedes-Benz Ladies Lunch11am – 3pmMercedes-Benz Star LoungeQueens Road (Albert Park Golf Course)There will be plenty of action off the track with the annual Mercedes-Benz LadiesLuncheon, trackside at the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge.170 female guests will enjoy a lavish lunch and be entertained by Australia’s First Ladyof Comedy, award winning standup, actress, TV presenter, author,general showoff,retired good time Gosford girl and reluctant mother of two, Julia Morris.Guests attending include: Australian Grand Prix ambassador Kate Peck, NatalieBassingthwaighte, Jesinta Campbell, Melanie Vallejo, Amber Petty, Nicola Charles,Tania Zaetta, Naomi Robson and Melissa Bergland.OPEN MEDIA CALLMEDIA CONTACTPrue WebbMercedes-Benz AustraliaPrue@pru.net.au+61 423 407 733EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESJDRF kids meet Lotus F1 Team drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean11:50amPit Lane in front of Lotus F1 Team garageAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitLotus F1 Team drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean meet and greet with kidssupported by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Official Charity of the<strong>2012</strong> Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYThursday 15 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESOfficial FIA Press Conference3pmInternational Press Conference RoomFIA Media CentreAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitParticipants will be a maximum of five drivers and two team personalities chosen bythe FIA F1 Head of Communications – names TBC.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESAlan Jones meets with Williams F1 driver Bruno Senna3:15pmWilliams Hospitality AreaFormula One PaddockAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitFormer Williams driver and Australia’s last F1 World Champion Alan Jones meets withWilliams’ latest recruit Bruno Senna.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061EVENTTIMEMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMEDIA CONTACTEstimated attendance5:30pmEstimated attendance will be provided at this time.Laura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061Natalie CernyAustralian Grand Prix CorporationNatalie.cerny@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 774 193For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYThursday 15 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESRenault Sport F1 & Renault Australia Media Event6:30pm with press conference to start at 7pmLuminareCorner York Street and Browns Lane, South MelbourneTeam management from the Renault-powered teams, Renault Sport F1 keymanagement and Renault-powered drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Bruno Senna willaddress the <strong>media</strong>.All will be available for <strong>media</strong> after the event.18:30: Guest arrival19:00: Press conference – representatives from each of the four Renaultpoweredteams & Renault Sport F119:20: On stage Q&A with Kimi Raikkonen & Bruno Senna19:30: Photo call19:45 – 19:55: Open print <strong>media</strong> calls with KimiOpen print <strong>media</strong> calls with Bruno19:55 – 20:05: Open TV <strong>media</strong> calls with KimiOpen TV <strong>media</strong> calls with Bruno20:00: Open bar and canapésMEDIA CONTACTEmily AmbrosyRenault AustraliaEmily_Ambrosy@renault.com.au+61 418 136 346For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYFriday 16 March, <strong>2012</strong>EVENTTIMEMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMEDIA CONTACTEstimated attendance5:30pmEstimated attendance will be provided at this time.Laura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061Natalie CernyAustralian Grand Prix CorporationNatalie.cerny@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 774 193EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESOfficial FIA Press Conference6:30pmInternational Press Conference RoomFIA Media CentreAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitParticipants will be a maximum of six drivers and/or team personalities chosen by theFIA F1 Head of Communications – names TBC.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYSaturday 17 March, <strong>2012</strong>EVENTTIMEMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMEDIA CONTACTEstimated attendance5:30pmEstimated attendance will be provided at this time.Laura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061Natalie CernyAustralian Grand Prix CorporationNatalie.cerny@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 774 193EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESOfficial FIA Post Qualifying Press Conference6pmInternational Press Conference RoomFIA Media CentreAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitParticipants will be the top three drivers of the qualifying session.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESUBS Cycle the Circuit race6:30pmOn-trackMeeting point Gate 10AAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitLucky participants of the inaugural UBS Cycle the Circuit will get the chance of alifetime when they compete in a single-lap bicycle race around the Albert ParkGrand Prix Circuit.The top-three finishers will be awarded trophies on F1 podium following the race.EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTJacqui MooreAustralian Grand Prix CorporationJacqui.moore@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 048 070For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYSunday 18 March, <strong>2012</strong>EVENTTIMELOCATIONMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESUnveiling of the Monte Carlo rally car by Minister of Tourism and Major Events LouiseAsher11:15amAutomotive Avenue(Opposite Pete’s Bar)Albert Park Grand Prix CircuitThe famous rally car driven by Lex Davison, Stan Jones and Tony Gaze in thelegendary 1953 Monte Carlo Rally will be unveiled by the Victorian Minister of Tourismand Major Events.To celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of Australia’s most significant motorsportachievements, when three Australians ran a 48-series Holden, the first Australian-builtcar to compete in any European motorsport event.EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061EVENTTIMEDisney-Pixar Cars Junior GP Challenge12noon – 12:15pmLOCATION Pit Straight adjacent to Pit Building 1Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit(access adjacent to Torque Bar)MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES The Disney-Pixar Cars Junior GP Challenge consists of 10 children aged between 3and 6 years old, including Shane Delia’s 5-year-old daughter Jayda, competing in adrag-like race along pit straight. Children will be dressed in Lightning McQueen racesuits and will be driving battery operated cars provided by Disney.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
<strong>2012</strong> FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXMEDIA DIARYSunday 18 March, <strong>2012</strong> (continued)EVENTTIMEFIA Group Drivers Photo3:20pm – 3:30pmLOCATION Pit Straight adjacent to Pit Building 1(Race Control/Media Centre)Albert Park Grand Prix CircuitMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESFIA Group Drivers photograph (not including third drivers).FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061EVENTTIMEMEDIA OPPORTUNITIESMEDIA CONTACTEstimated attendance6pmEstimated attendance will be provided at this time.Laura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061Natalie CernyAustralian Grand Prix CorporationNatalie.cerny@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 417 774 193EVENTTIMELOCATIONDETAILSOfficial FIA Post Race Press Conference7pmInternational Press Conference RoomFIA Media CentreAlbert Park Grand Prix CircuitParticipants will be the top three drivers of the race.FIA EVENT ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLYMEDIA CONTACTLaura McLachlanAustralian Grand Prix CorporationLaura.mclachlan@<strong>grand</strong><strong>prix</strong>.com.au+61 401 644 061For more information please contact Laura McLachlan on +61 (0)401 644 061 or Natalie Cerny on +61 (0)423 884 945
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