Australia 2015
Round 1 • March 15, 2015
Circuit
Melbourne
The 2015 season opener in Melbourne sets the stage for a thrilling campaign as a dominant force in Formula 1 begins to emerge. With fierce competition from unexpected quarters, the race features strategic gambles and mechanical dramas that shake up the grid. As new talents make their mark and seasoned veterans fight to prove their mettle, this grand prix is a tantalizing prelude to the battles ahead.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:31:54.067 | 25 |
| 2 | Nico Rosberg | +1.360 | 18 |
| 3 | Sebastian Vettel | +34.523 | 15 |
| 4 | Felipe Massa | +38.196 | 12 |
| 5 | Felipe Nasr | +1:35.149 | 10 |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo | +1 lap | 8 |
| 7 | Nico Hulkenberg | +1 lap | 6 |
| 8 | Marcus Ericsson | +1 lap | 4 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +1 lap | 2 |
| 10 | Sergio Perez | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | Jenson Button | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:28.586 | 1:26.894 | 1:26.327 |
| 2 | Nico Rosberg | 1:28.906 | 1:27.097 | 1:26.921 |
| 3 | Felipe Massa | 1:29.246 | 1:27.895 | 1:27.718 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:29.307 | 1:27.742 | 1:27.757 |
| 5 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:29.754 | 1:27.807 | 1:27.790 |
| 6 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:29.641 | 1:27.796 | 1:28.087 |
| 7 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:29.788 | 1:28.679 | 1:28.329 |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:29.597 | 1:28.601 | 1:28.510 |
| 9 | Romain Grosjean | 1:29.537 | 1:28.589 | 1:28.560 |
| 10 | Pastor Maldonado | 1:29.847 | 1:28.726 | 1:29.480 |
| 11 | Felipe Nasr | 1:30.430 | 1:28.800 | - |
| 12 | Max Verstappen | 1:29.248 | 1:28.868 | - |
| 13 | Daniil Kvyat | 1:30.402 | 1:29.070 | - |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:29.651 | 1:29.208 | - |
| 15 | Sergio Perez | 1:29.990 | 1:29.209 | - |
| 16 | Marcus Ericsson | 1:31.376 | - | - |
| 17 | Jenson Button | 1:31.422 | - | - |
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:32.037 | - | - |