2015 Australian Grand Prix articles

Button targets “big step in Malaysia” after finishing

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 7:5215th March 2015, 12:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

Jenson Button was relieved to see the chequered flag in the Australian GP and hopes his performance will allow the team to be more competitive in Malaysia.

Lotus frustrated as power loss ends Grosjean’s race

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 7:2615th March 2015, 7:28 | Written by Keith Collantine

Lotus deputy team principal Federico Gastaldi said it had been a “frustrating day” for the team after both its cars retired on the first lap of the Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton wins as Mercedes clean up in Melbourne

2015 Australian Grand Prix summary

15th March 2015, 7:01 | Written by Keith Collantine

Lewis Hamilton won the opening race of the 2015 in Melbourne ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg with what few of their rivals finished a long way behind.

2015 Australian Grand Prix championship points

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 6:4115th March 2015, 7:03 | Written by Keith Collantine

A one-two for Mercedes in Melbourne means they already have more points than their next three closest rivals put together.

2015 Australian Grand Prix result

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 6:3710th December 2015, 15:27 | Written by Keith Collantine

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in Australia while just 11 cars reached the chequered flag.

Rate the race: 2015 Australian Grand Prix

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 6:3425th March 2015, 5:57 | Written by Keith Collantine

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Australian Grand Prix.

Bottas to miss Australian Grand Prix

2015 Australian Grand Prix

15th March 2015, 4:0615th March 2015, 4:22 | Written by Keith Collantine

Valtteri Bottas will not contest the opening race of the 2015 season due to a back injury, Williams has confirmed.

Live: 2015 Australian Grand Prix

F1 Fanatic Live

15th March 2015, 3:3015th March 2015, 7:12 | Written by Keith Collantine

Follow the 2015 Australian Grand Prix on F1 Fanatic Live.

Mercedes ‘in a different category’ but expect an intriguing race behind them

2015 Australian Grand Prix pre-race analysis

14th March 2015, 15:0414th March 2015, 15:04 | Written by Keith Collantine

Mercedes’ advantage in qualifying was larger today than it was at any race last year. But there’s plenty of intrigue ahead of the season-opening grand prix.

2015 Australian Grand Prix qualifying in pictures

F1 Pictures

14th March 2015, 10:4814th March 2015, 15:11 | Written by Keith Collantine

Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the Australian Grand Prix.

Raikkonen & Vettel say Ferrari could have taken third

2015 Australian Grand Prix

14th March 2015, 10:2217th June 2015, 12:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

Both Ferrari drivers believe they could have beaten Felipe Massa to third place in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

Back injury puts Bottas in doubt for race

2015 Australian Grand Prix

14th March 2015, 9:5214th March 2015, 11:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

Valtteri Bottas could miss the first race of the season after being taken to hospital to have a back injury examined after qualifying.

Nasr rues practice absence after Q3 near-miss

2015 Australian Grand Prix

14th March 2015, 9:4314th March 2015, 9:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

Felipe Nasr said he would have benefited from more time to learn the Albert Park track had he not been forced to miss first practice yesterday.

McLaren have only done a 12-lap run and start last

2015 Australian Grand Prix

14th March 2015, 8:2614th March 2015, 8:27 | Written by Keith Collantine

After qualifying on the back row of the grid for the Australian Grand Prix Jenson Button admitted McLaren’s chances of even finishing the race are slim as he is yet to cover more than 12 laps in a row.