2009 Australian Grand Prix occurred within the next twelve months. It was revealed that Dave Ryan had been sacked by McLaren. As this was the first race of the season, Button led the Drivers' Championship with 10 points, followed by Barrichello on 8 and Trulli on 6. Meanwhile, in the Constructors' Championship, Brawn picked up a maximum 18 points thanks to the 1–2 for Button and Barrichello. This gave them a seven-point lead over Toyota, with Renault on four points, thanks to Alonso's fifth place. 2009 Australian Grand Prix The 2009 Australian Grand Prix (formally the LXXIV ING Australian Grand Prix) was a Formula
1998 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season 125 title for Aprilia after a tight battle with Tomomi Manako and Marco Melandri. The following Grands Prix were scheduled to take place in 1998: †† = Saturday race †† = Saturday race Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider had to finish the race to earn points. Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider had to finish the race to earn points. Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider had to finish the race to earn points. 1998 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season The 1998 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season