The controversy coming out of Adelaide focused on the new for 2009 qualifying rules, seeing cars start both races from the same qualifying position. The rule found only a couple of drivers who supported it, with many drivers slamming the rule and those that implemented it. The groundswell of resentment for the rule is likely to see an amendment prior to Hamilton. An additional full qualifying session is believed to be favoured by VESA to set the grid for the second race, maintaining that each race is a separate event.

The Grand Prix showed to those who thought Craig Lowndes was a spent force, they need to think again. Lowndes claimed races 1 and 3, winning both by a clear margin. Winterbottom interrupted Lowndes' run by claiming race 2, with Will Davison on the podium for the first two races and fourth in the final race.

For GRM, with Caruso running the teams spare chassis, they elected to start each race from pit lane. The team believed if they suffered any further damage at the non-championship round, it would affect their progress at Hamilton. Treating each race as a test session meant cars #33 & #34 never raced another car. Treating the Grand Prix with such little respect showed GRM's opinion for the event.

Teams will now rest and regroup following back-to-back events. Several teams will use a test day prior to Easter, then pack everything up and send their cars off to New Zealand. Hopefully the track improvements at Hamilton make the weekends racing worthwhile watching, unlike last year.

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