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Investigation launched into Melbourne post-race track invasion

Australian Grand Prix officials have launched an investigation into how fans were allowed access to the track before all the cars had returned to the pitlane. Following the conclusion of the race on Sunday, fans poured onto the circuit at various points as race leader Sebastian Vettel, as well as several other cars, were completing their cool down lap on the way to the pitlane. 'When I was coming back to the pits and people were running on track, unbelievable,' commented race winner Vettel. The fans were able to get within inches of the cars which were still running at relatively high speeds. The incident is likely to result in a sanction from governing body the FIA. Australian GP boss...
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