Norton Nissan to support beyondblue at F1 GP event

Caruso's Norton Nissan Altima V8 Supercar will appear in a white, yellow, red and blue livery, in support of depression and anxiety charity, beyondblue. The one-off beyondblue livery comes after Symantec, makers of Norton, renewed its partnership with the not-for-profit organisation.

As well as the colour scheme change, Caruso will sport a beyondblue race suit and will return to the #300 for the non-championship Grand Prix support race. At the Bathurst 1000 last year, Caruso used the #300, signifying Symantec's $300,000 cheque handover to beyondblue. Symantec is aiming to replicate that pledge later this year.

Former Victorian Premier and beyondblue chairman Jeff Kennett was on hand for the unveiling of the livery, along with Caruso's Norton team-mate James Moffat.

The beyondblue Norton Nissan will be one of four Nissan Altimas on track at the Albert Park event - the Norton sister car of Moffat, as well as the Jack Daniels cars of Todd and Rick Kelly.

Four races will be held over the course of the weekend; two races on Friday and one each on Saturday and Sunday.

Michael Caruso: #300 Norton/beyondblue Nissan Altima
"After Symantec donated $300,000 to beyondblue at Bathurst last year, it's great that Symantec is aiming to make the same pledge this year," said Michael Caruso.

"We want to bring depression and anxiety to the forefront of people's minds and ensure they know how to prevent and deal with cyberbullying. The issue can quite easily be swept under the carpet, so I feel this is an important cause to raise awareness for.

"There's no better place to do this than at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park and I'm excited that my car number will be changing from 36 to 300 to signify the amount of $300,000 which we hope to raise for beyondblue again this year.

"The Grand Prix is always a great event and one that we look forward to each year.

"Even though there are no points on offer, we'll be going there and trying to get the best results possible. There's a lot to learn from the circuit which will come in handy for us in the remaining events."

2014 FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - V8 Supercar support race schedule

Circuit: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Circuit Length: 5.303km
Qualifying Format: One 30 minute qualifying session
Race Format: One 10 lap races, three 12 lap races