Petrov Gets EUR7,000 Speeding Fine in Australia

Earlier today, we have reported to you that the Australian Grand Prix organizers have proceeded to dropping the pit lane speed limit from 100 kph (approximately 62 mph) to 60 kph (approximately 37 mph). The change was done at the request of FIA delegate Charlie Whiting, due to safety reasons, prior to the start of the Friday qualifying.

Although the initial report suggested that the new speed limit would apply only during the Saturday qualifying and Sunday race, it has now emerged that some d… (read more)