Australia 2017
Round 1 • March 26, 2017
Circuit
Melbourne
The dawn of a new season at Melbourne sizzles with intrigue as Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton ignite their fierce rivalry from the very first lap. With strategic pit stops playing a pivotal role, the tension builds as fans witness a strategic masterclass on the Albert Park Circuit. As the dust settles, one driver emerges on top, setting the stage for an electrifying championship battle.
Sebastian Vettel
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:24:11.672 | 25 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | +9.975 | 18 |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | +11.250 | 15 |
| 4 | Kimi Raikkonen | +22.393 | 12 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | +28.827 | 10 |
| 6 | Felipe Massa | +1:23.386 | 8 |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | +1 lap | 6 |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +1 lap | 4 |
| 9 | Daniil Kvyat | +1 lap | 2 |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Antonio Giovinazzi | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Stoffel Vandoorne | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:24.191 | 1:23.251 | 1:22.188 |
| 2 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:25.210 | 1:23.401 | 1:22.456 |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:24.514 | 1:23.215 | 1:22.481 |
| 4 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:24.352 | 1:23.376 | 1:23.033 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | 1:24.482 | 1:24.092 | 1:23.485 |
| 6 | Romain Grosjean | 1:25.419 | 1:24.718 | 1:24.074 |
| 7 | Felipe Massa | 1:25.099 | 1:24.597 | 1:24.443 |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:25.542 | 1:24.997 | 1:24.487 |
| 9 | Daniil Kvyat | 1:25.970 | 1:24.864 | 1:24.512 |
| 10 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:25.383 | 1:23.989 | - |
| 11 | Sergio Perez | 1:25.064 | 1:25.081 | - |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:24.975 | 1:25.091 | - |
| 13 | Fernando Alonso | 1:25.872 | 1:25.425 | - |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | 1:26.009 | 1:25.568 | - |
| 15 | Marcus Ericsson | 1:26.236 | 1:26.465 | - |
| 16 | Antonio Giovinazzi | 1:26.419 | - | - |
| 17 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:26.847 | - | - |
| 18 | Stoffel Vandoorne | 1:26.858 | - | - |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | 1:27.143 | - | - |
| 20 | Jolyon Palmer | 1:28.244 | - | - |