Australia 1999
Round 1 • March 7, 1999
Circuit
Melbourne
The 1999 Australian Grand Prix kicks off the season with a thrilling mix of rookie debuts and veteran rivalries on the fast and unforgiving streets of Melbourne. As the frontrunners clash, mechanical failures and unexpected spins inject drama into every lap, leaving the door open for surprising challengers to stake their claims. With the tension of new beginnings and the relentless pursuit of glory, this race sets the stage for an unforgettable season.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Irvine | 1:35:01.659 | 10 |
| 2 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +1.026 | 6 |
| 3 | Ralf Schumacher | +7.012 | 4 |
| 4 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +33.418 | 3 |
| 5 | Rubens Barrichello | +54.697 | 2 |
| 6 | Pedro De La Rosa | +1:24.316 | 1 |
| 7 | Toranosuke Takagi | +1:26.288 | 0 |
| 8 | Michael Schumacher | +1 lap | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 2 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 7 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 8 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 9 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 10 | Alexander Wurz | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 13 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 14 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 15 | Alex Zanardi | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 17 | Toranosuke Takagi | - | - | - |
| 18 | Pedro De La Rosa | - | - | - |
| 19 | Ricardo Zonta | - | - | - |
| 20 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |