For the first time in twelve seasons, Bridgestone Potenza slick racing tyres graced a Formula One car at a grand prix as the 2009 season got underway in Melbourne.

The first two sessions of free practice for the Australian Grand Prix confirmed that the rule changes introduced this year have jumbled up the pack.

The F1 season commenced today, with the cars hitting the track at Albert Park for the first time to take part in Free Practice 1 and 2.

Four rival teams have lodged a complaint against the Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams cars.

Check out GoKimi member Sarah’s thoughts & feelings about the first race of the new season.

Bridgestone previews the start a new era in Formula One as slick tyres return to Grand Prix racing for the first time in over eleven years.

Kimi’s official OZ preview courtesy of Kimi’s official website.

The FIA has published the official entry list for the 2009 Formula 1 championship ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.