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A Formula 1 weekend in Melbourne is all about cars and racing. And while our seats weren't perfect for capturing race action, we did manage to snap lots of interesting metal.
Turn one
Our vantage point was at the first corner of the Albert Park track. Here, a BMW winds its way through turn one after running down home straight.
Photo credit: Brendon Chase
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