#Melbourne f1 2017 dates driver#

The new Red Bull RB11 sported a camouflage livery during testing.Īfter a dominant performance by Mercedes in the 2014 season, pre-season testing for the 2015 season proved they would still be fastest of the field. In the process, Verstappen set the record for the youngest-ever debut in Formula One at 17 years and 166 days old. This race also featured the debuts of future two-time world champion Max Verstappen, and future race winner Carlos Sainz, both driving for Toro Rosso.

Hamilton led home Rosberg in a Mercedes 1–2 finish, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel completing the podium in his first start with the team. His team-mate, Lewis Hamilton started the race from pole, his fourth at the circuit and a record for the venue.

#Melbourne f1 2017 dates driver#

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg was the defending race winner. The race marked the 80th race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix – which dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928 – and the 20th time the event was held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. The race was contested over fifty-eight laps of the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit and was the first round of the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 2015 Australian Grand Prix, formally titled the 2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, was a Formula One motor race that was held on 15 March 2015 in Melbourne.