Live - Australian Grand Prix

LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY (all times GMT)

By Sam Lyon

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0645: "We didn't expect to be this high on the grid so it's fantastic to be fifth. Plus we have more fuel in the car than Robert Kubica in fourth, so we have a good chance to overtake him early I think."
Williams driver Nico Rosberg

0643: "I'm just happy we have a competitive car and my feet are firmly on the ground. I have the pace to win and, even though it's tough to beat team-mates, I'll try!"
Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello on BBC One

0640: Martin Brundle is out and about, mingling on the track - I love this bit - and the BBC presenter grabs Brawn GP owner Ross Brawn: "We're just so glad to be here, to be honest, we didn't even know if that would be possible a few weeks ago." King of the expectation-dampener, that man.

0637: "Sam, do you know if the warm-up lap will produce enough energy to use kers at the start, and give certain cars a boost?"
Jon, Southport
Yes mate, it certainly will. We could be in for an explosive start.

Webber waves to the fans on the fire truck bearing his name

0634: "The drivers always take a turn on the circuit before each GP to give fans a chance to see them without their helmets on and out of the cars. The organisers of this GP took the opportunity to pay their respects to the victims of the February's wildfires, which swept through the state of Victoria, claiming more than 200 lives. The drivers, many of whom have raised awareness of the wildfires charity, travelled the circuit in a fire truck bearing their name."
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt, trackside at Albert Park

0630: The pit lane is open and the cars start emerging for a Sunday cruise around Albert Park. As you'd expect, the sun is blazing down in Melbourne and BBC One presenter Jake Humphrey is already regretting the decision to wear a thick, black shirt I'll wager.

0627: "I interviewed Rubens Barrichello on Saturday and he is adamant that if he is alongside Brawn GP team-mate Jenson Button into Turn One that he will not back off. Rubens is probably my favourite for the race victory. It's probably worth keeping an eye out for Robert Kubica too. The BMW Sauber driver qualified in fourth and so has a good chance. He did tell me he was uncertain about how heavy the cars around him might be. My big uncertainty is that it's very hot and I'll be wearing a fireproof race suit all afternoon."
BBC Sport's pit-lane reporter Lee McKenzie

0623: "I think its going to come down to reliability and that's where I believe Ferrari will come out on top. Come on Massa!"
Hassan, Manchester

0621: "Proper excited about this! Time to see if the new rules really do make overtaking more possible! Bring it on!!"
Richard, Weymouth

0618: By the way, Jenson Button may be on pole but don't expect Rubens Barrichello to simply concede defeat to his team-mate today. Asked if the pair might be under orders to ensure a Brawn GP, the Brazilian replied to BBC One: "My ears don't hear team orders right now, I'm just going to race."

0614: So, anyone betting against Brawn GP carrying out a Mr Muscle-style clean up here? Not only have they torn strips off their rivals all through winter testing, and then again in practice and qualifying, it emerged both Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello were around 10 kilos heavier than their rivals yesterday. Ouch.
Button hails 'amazing' Brawn pole

That's it, look straight at the camera Sarah... try not to look awkward...

0610: "Just popped up to inspect the BBC commentary boxes in the grandstand. If you suffer from vertigo, I wouldn't recommend a career as a commentator as you basically have to clamber up scaffolding for a birds-eye view. Our friends at 5 Live, who welcomed me into the box, described the set-up as "rustic" but apparently Silverstone is even worse. To put you - and my mum - in the picture, I include a picture of me in the 5 Live box.
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt, trackside at Albert Park

0607: "Hey guys, so happy to see Formula One back. After all the hype surrounding Hamilton from last year I think I will pledge my support to Alonso and Kovalainen."
Dan from Aberdeen

0605: Right then, just in case any of you crashed straight to bed immediately following qualifying yesterday (I don't know, where's your staying power, people?!) I'll remind you that Lewis Hamilton was relegated to the back of the grid after McLaren changed the gearbox in his car that forced his withdrawal from Q2 yesterday, only for him to be promoted back to 18th after both Toyotas were relegated after officials found their rear wings were too flexible.
McLaren blame form on title bid
Toyotas excluded from qualifying

0601: "Latte, snacks, a comfy bed and fantastic online BBC coverage... I am ready and waiting. In 60 mins we are go go go!"
Ant in Mansfield

0559: It's that time again folks... crank out your air guitars, bang your head like a sixth-form grunger, and turn the volume up on BBC One - it's time for 'The Chain'! Dummm… da da dum da da dum de dum dummm...

0558: "Woo! A proper start to the 2009 season, Button to finish third or higher - a good day to be British ;D"
Mickey from Canterbury

0557: "Hello from sunny Melbourne. Is everyone ready to go racing then? It's mid-afternoon here and in years gone by the chequered flag would have been looming on the horizon by now. But for the first time, the Australian Grand Prix begins at 1700 local time. That has not stopped the petrol heads and pleasure seekers arriving at Albert Park in good time. Each morning I catch the tram up to Albert Park from St Kilda and this time it was packed pretty early on with F1 fans - most of them sporting Ferrari gear and a few of those genuine Italians. Local favourite Mark Webber need not feel left out though as I raised a smile at a punter who had emblazoned himself in Webber leisure wear from head to toe. If the form book is right then we'll all be wearing Brawn gear before the day is out."
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt, trackside at Albert Park

0550: Don't forget, you're involvement is very much required today and, given the more UK-friendly start time to proceedings, I'm expecting an avalanche of texts to myself and Radio 5 Live via 81111 . Over the course of the last two days I have given approximately 57 people stories to tell their grandchildren of "that time when my comment was posted on a BBC commentary" - today could be your turn. I know - what more incentive do you need right?

0545: Ah, so you managed to set your alarm then? Even considering the 0200 change to BST? Impressive work all round, gold stars for everybody. That's assuming any of you slept, of course, because what a Grand Prix we have in prospect in Melbourne today. We have headline-busting stories coming out of our ears - Brawn GP's Lazarus-style comeback, the potential for a midfield battle of Royal Rumble proportions given a difference of just 0.4secs between third and eighth on the grid, McLaren and Lewis Hamilton's continued struggles, Toyota's efforts to battle for points from the back of the grid, rumours of a Leo Sayer-Sarah Holt collaboration on the main music stage... all right, I made that last one up, but jeeze I'm excited.

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