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The Australian Grand Prix was a hit and miss affair for McLaren. Whilst reigning world champion Jenson Button clinched an excellent victory, team mate Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated. In a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 'Phone-In' session, the British team's managing director, Jonathan Neale, talked about their strategy decisions in Melbourne, the possible adoption of a ride-height control system, and this coming weekend's Malaysian race…

Malaysia is a tough place to go racing. It's hot, humid and there's always the risk of a late afternoon thunderstorm to spice things up. The extreme climate has led the Malaysian Grand Prix to be dubbed the 'toughest race of the year' for the drivers, who will endure cockpit temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and lose around three kilos in weight. And it's just as tough for the pit crew in their fireproof suits, boots and helmets. Renault explain more…

Williams' Rubens Barrichello will be one of four drivers facing the media on Thursday, while on Friday Lotus team principal Tony Fernandes and driver Heikki Kovalainen are amongst those answering questions. The line-up in full…

Just two races into the season and Renault are already back on the podium - not bad going for new team principal Eric Boullier. And thanks to Robert Kubica's second place in Australia last weekend, the French team now lie fourth in the constructors' standings. Boullier, however, is determined they won't sit on their laurels just yet, and is instead aggressively targeting third place in the championship table…

After the unexpectedly cool and damp conditions in Melbourne, the season takes us back to searing heat this weekend and the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur. The drivers and key team personnel discuss their chances of success at the challenging Sepang International Circuit…

Although Vitaly Petrov's race ended in a gravel trap, Renault left Melbourne smiling thanks to Robert Kubica's podium finish. With just a few days to go until this weekend's Malaysian event, the French team's sporting director Steve Nielsen reviews the Australian Grand Prix and looks ahead to making more progress in Sepang…

Force India are a team on the move in 2010. With Adrian Sutil, Vitantonio Liuzzi and the VJM03 they have qualified inside the top ten and scored points at both rounds to date. Experienced drivers and a competitive car means it's a pattern that team owner Vijay Mallya is confident will continue. All he needs now is to find some positive karma for Sutil, who has had all of the pace but none of the luck thus far, to help them close in on P5 in the constructors' standings…

Renault's second-place finish was arguably the biggest shock of the Australian Grand Prix weekend and much of it was down to the skills of the man behind the wheel, Robert Kubica, who kept his cool as supposedly faster rivals tripped up in the tricky conditions. The Pole reviews his Melbourne race and looks ahead to Malaysia…

As in Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull were the fastest combination in Melbourne. But as in Bahrain, mechanical failure meant the win escaped them. Instead it was Jenson Button and McLaren who did the best job of capitalising on their rivals' misfortune amid difficult conditions. Robert Kubica's stunning drive brought Renault an unexpected podium, and Felipe Massa struck back in his battle with Ferrari team mate Fernando Alonso, beating the Spaniard to third place.

In 2009 Jenson Button took his first win of the season in Australia en route to the title. On Sunday he took the first win of his title defence in the same place - surely a good omen. After qualifying fourth, Button had predicted the real strength of the McLaren would be race pace - and he was right. So after victory in only his second outing for his new team, can it get any better for the Briton? Button certainly thinks so…