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autographing at his home GP sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl bs sl sl sl Same procedure ... all drivers together sl sl Jenson Button waits in his BAR-Honda sl sl sl Ralf Schumacher concentrating in the pits sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Juan Pablo Montoya in front of his BMW teammate Ralf Schumacher sl sl sl sl Michael Schumacher pitting sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl A fan girl wants a picture together with Jenson Button sl sl Dr. Mario Theissen of BMW with a bunch of his fans sl sl 2nd on the grid, 1st time after the season opener in Australia, five races ago, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014 Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Max Chilton, Marussia Charles Pic, Caterham Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team Pastor Maldonado, Williams Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Felipe Massa, Ferrari Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Felipe Massa, Ferrari Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Esteban Gutierrez, new Sauber race driver Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team, after a break of one season Jenson Button of McLaren Sebastian Vettel with Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel with Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull Racing pits Pretty promotion girls welcome the journalists in the Melbourne paddock Podium ceremony comes to the end with an interview of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Podium ceremony is finished with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Champagne showers after the ceremony for race winner Kimi Raikkonen, third placed Sebastian Vettel is keen on at the last sip from the bottle Champagne showers after the ceremony for race winner Kimi Raikkonen, third placed Sebastian Vettel is keen on at the last sip from the bottle Champagne shower after the ceremony for the race winner Kimi Raikkonen Champagne shower after the ceremony for the race winner Kimi Raikkonen Champagne shower after the ceremony for the race winner Kimi Raikkonen Champagne shower after the ceremony Sebsatian Vettel of Red Bull Racing raises his trophy for gaining third place Second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari presents his silver bowl Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 proudly raises his trophy on the podium, smiling Race winner Kimi Raikkonen receives congrats and his trophy Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel Third placed Sebastian Vettel admires the winning Lotus-Renault in parc ferme after the race Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus celebrates with Alan Permane, Renault race engineer, in parc ferme after the victorious race Third placed Sebastian Vettel walks to the scales in parc ferme after the race Third placed Sebastian Vettel walks through parc ferme after the race Third placed Sebastian Vettel congratulates race winner Kimi Raikkonen in parc ferme Lotus ambassador and triple F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart congratulates race winner Kimi Raikkonen in parc ferme Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 celebrates in parc ferme after the first round of the season Third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing comes to parc ferme after the race Second paced Fernando Alonso of Ferrari rolls to parc ferme Race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1, approaches parc ferme through the pitlane Cheering Lotus mechanics run to parc ferme Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes GP pits Sergio Perez in McLaren pits Felipe Massa stops in Ferrari pits Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen rushes out of Lotus pits Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen gets his wheels changed in Lotus pits Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen gets his wheels changed in Lotus pits Paul di Resta out of Force India pits Paul di Resta in Force India pits Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber Mercedes GP racer Nico Rosberg closey followed by Jenson Button in a McLaren-Mercedes Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Giedo van der Garde, Caterham Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team, leads the race for fantastic seven laps Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in front of Hamilton Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes Grand Prix, chased by later winner Raikkonen and team mate Rosberg Felipe Massa, Ferrari, followed by team mate Alonso Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is followed by the two Ferrari race cars after one lap of the race The start field Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, lap one The start fierld squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Vettel in the lead The start fierld squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Vettel in the lead Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali gives an interview at the pitwall Red Bull's Helmut Marko jokes around on the grid with Mercedes' Toto Wolff A matured race fan on the grid Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel gives an interview to RTL TV presenter Kai Ebel besides the grid before the race Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race Webber's grid girls guard the race car in row one Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gets out of his race car at the front row of the grid Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid Jenson Button, McLaren, on his way to the grid Lewis Hamilton's race car is positioned on its grid position by the Mercedes GP mechanics Lewis Hamilton is pushed to his grid position by the Mercedes GP mechanics Vettel's two grid girls A grid girl Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, during the drivers presentation Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, during the drivers presentation Kimi Raikkonen oof Lotus in a historic car during the drivers presentation Fernando Alonso of Ferrari in a historic car during the drivers presentation The season start group photo shooting of all racing drivers together The season start group photo shooting of all racing drivers together The season start group photo shooting of all racing drivers together Photographers wait for the race drivers Giedo van der Garde and Charles Pic of Caterham walk to the drivers parade Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso walk to the drivers parade Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso Marussia's new race driver Max Chilton Race drivers wait for the drivers parade - McLarens Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, Ferrari race drivers Massa and Alonso and Williams Maldonado Race drivers wait for the drivers parade - McLarens Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes Three German drivers - Adrian Sutil, Nico Huelkenberg and Nico Rosberg - are interviewed by the RTL TV presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig Singer and songwriter Leo Sayer is a returning visitor to the paddock Paramedics on bicycles observe the paddock RTL TV presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig probably need a fashion advisor for their rain covers Austrian racing legend Niki Lauda with a rain cover Austrian racing legend Niki Lauda gives an interview Austrian racing legend Niki Lauda gives an interview with Toto Wolff New Mercedes Motorsport chairman of the board and successor of Norbert Haug, Torger Christian 'Toto' Wolff New Mercedes Motorsport chairman of the board and successor of Norbert Haug, Torger Christian 'Toto' Wolff Niki Lauda flirts with a grid girl Sir Jack Brabham (AUS) and fellow World Champion Alan Jones (AUS) with the statues unveiled in their honour Sir Jack Brabham (AUS) and fellow World Champion Alan Jones (AUS) with the statues unveiled in their honour Australian racing legend Alan Jones with the statue unveiled in his honour Australian racing legend Sir Jack Brabham with the statue unveiled in his honour Australian racing legend Sir Jack Brabham with the statue unveiled in his honour Covered statues before their reveiling FIA president Jean Todt Jewellery designer Moko is happy with the qualifying results The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sergio Perez, McLaren Sergio Perez, McLaren Fernando Alonso in Ferrari pits Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, waits in line with other race cars for the beginning of the postponed qualifying on Sunday morning Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Companions Niki Lauda and Sir Jackie Stewart Red Bull Racing motorsport director Dr. Helmut Marko Red Bull team principal Christian Horner listens to Dr. Helmut Marko BBC TV presenter and former race driver Martin Brundle 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill bites the microphone 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill Lewis Hamilton chats with a young fan in Mercedes GP pits, Mick Doohan watches amused Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Mark Webber awaits the end of the rain in Red Bull Racing pits A team's traffic light in the pits Mercedes GP team boss Ross Brawn watches the spin of Saubers Gutierrez on his screen Charles Pic, Caterham, out of pits Felipe Massa is reversed to Ferrari pits Nico Rosbergs Mercedes steering wheel Giedo van der Garde, Caterham, waits in line in the closed pitlane during qualifying session Qualifying session is stopped because there's too much water on the track Mark Webber practises stops with the Red Bull Racing pit crew Mark Webber practises stops with the Red Bull Racing pit crew Mark Webber practises stops with the Red Bull Racing pit crew Red Bull Racing pit wall command center with Adrian Newey and Christian Horner during a rainy Q1 Giedo van der Garde, Caterham, passes the finish line Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team, passes the finish line Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, passes the finish line Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber Giedo van der Garde, Caterham Paul di Resta, Force India Valtteri Bottas, Williams Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sergio Perez, McLaren Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Charles Pic, Caterham Charles Pic, Caterham Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, far over the curb's edge Felipe Massa, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Jules Bianchi, Marussia Giedo van der Garde, Caterham Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Paul di Resta, Force India Pastor Maldonado, Williams Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Sergio Perez, McLaren Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Esteban Gutierrez, new Sauber race driver Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Giedo van der Garde, Caterham Jenson Button, McLaren Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP, gives an interview Pastor Maldonado, Williams Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, smiles at the interviewer McLaren's new driver (acquired from Sauber) Sergio Perez 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve visits the paddock in Melbourne Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, gives an interview Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, answers curious questions of the media Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have fun together on their way back from the press conference Race drivers return from the FIA press conference - later race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes GP, poses for the media for the season opener photo shooting Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, poses for the media for the season opener photo shooting Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1, poses for the media for the season opener photo shooting besides Ferrari development driver Pedro de la Rosa Fernando Alonso of Ferrari poses for the media for the season opener photo shooting Felipe Massa of Ferrari gives autographs Mercedes racing driver Nico Rosberg gives autographs A red-nosed pitlane marshal Young fans are watching the new F1 app on their smart phone Fans from Down Under eagerly awaiting the drivers to spend a minute for giving autographs Daniel Ricciardo of Australia in the Toro Rosso-Ferrari Actor John Travolta with Schumi VIP guest Nicolas Cage with wife The Mercedes GP crew packs together straight after the race (this seems to be Schumachers car going to scrutineering) Champagne showers on the podium for second placed Vettel and winner Button Champagne showers for the winner Jenson Button Champagne showers for the winner Jenson Button Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy for second place Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren receives moderate congratulations from third placed team mate Hamilton Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrates on the podium Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrates his achievement in parc ferme After the race in parc ferme with vigilant bystanders, second placed Sebastian Vettel immediatly reports a security issue to FIA race observer Herbie Blash (yellow flag marshal too close to track) Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrates his achievement in parc ferme Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrates his achievement in parc ferme Whilst second Vettel gets out of his car, third placed Hamilton congratulates his team mate Jenson Button in parc ferme Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren arrives between the cheering folks after the first race in Melbourne 2012 Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing comes to parc ferme after the first race in Melbourne 2012 Third placed Hamilton comes to parc ferme after the first race in Melbourne 2012 Heikki Kovalainen has to retire with a front left suspension problem on his Caterham-Renault After a collision with Bruno Senna, Felipe Massa has to give up and returns to pits Pit stop of Felipe Massa, Ferrari Pit stop of Felipe Massa, Ferrari Felipe Massa comes to Ferrari pits Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, ejects from the pits Sebastian Vettel stops briefly at Red Bull Racing pits Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to the pits Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to the pits Lewis Hamilton stops at McLaren pits Lewis Hamilton stops at McLaren pits Lewis Hamilton comes to McLaren pits Fernando Alonso ends his stop at Ferrari pits Fernando Alonso stops at Ferrari pits Paul di Resta, Force India, in the pitlane with new tyres Nico Rosberg ejects from Mercedes pits Nico Rosberg receives fresh tyres at Mercedes GP pits Bruno Senna, Williams F1 Team, in pitlane after his first pit stop Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Perez and Vettel Michael Schumachers Mercedes car suffers heavy gearbox problems and forces him to retire Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, leads Vettel Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, leads Vettel Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, in front of Maldonado Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Michael Schumacher in front of Mercedes GP team mate Rosberg Bruno Senna spins his Williams at the start and follows the field though a cloud of dust and debris Sergio Perez damaged the Sauber-Ferrari at the start The followers a led by Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari Nico Rosberg manages to squeeze in front of Vettel and Grosjean at the start McLarens Jenson Button has a good start and rushes in front of his team mate Hamilton who started from pole position McLarens Jenson Button has a good start and rushes in front of his team mate Hamilton who started from pole position McLarens Jenson Button has a good start and rushes in front of his team mate Hamilton who started from pole position McLarens Jenson Button has a good start and rushes in front of his team mate Hamilton who started from pole position Polesitter Lewis Hamilton puts his helmet on before the race Michael Schumacher concentrates on the upcoming race Singer Leo Sayer and WWP's marketing expert Burghard Hummel have fun together on the grid Mercedes Grand Prix team boss Ross Brawn talks to an engineer on the grid A very motivated grid girl plays with the photographer That's what a snapper calls a boobie trap ;) Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel spreads some words of wisdom before the race McLarens Jenson Button prepares for the race The annual season starting photo session with a group shot of all drivers together The annual season starting photo session with a group shot of all drivers together Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa and Heikki Kovalainen return from drivers parade Kimi Raikkonen, Eric Boullier and Romain Grosjean welcome a Renault  VIP guest on Sunday before the race Michael Schmacher chats with Sebastian Vettel before the drivers parade Michael Schmacher chats with Sebastian Vettel before the drivers parade Sebastian Vettel smiles at the TV audience during an interview on Sunday noon Nico Rosberg, Nico Hulkenberg and Jenson Button joke around before they go to the parade German drivers Sebastian Vettel and Timo Glock chat on their way to drivers parade German TV RTL presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig interview the German drivers before their drivers parade German TV RTL presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig interview the German drivers before their drivers parade Before the drivers parade, TV presenter Niki Lauda shakes hands with Force Indias Nico Huelkenberg The young Ferraristi and his proud daddy The young Ferraristi and his proud daddy A young Ferrari fan wearing ear protection The grid girls pose for a stewardess group photo Australian rangers keep the security level high A grid girl sponsored by the Australian airline Quantas Fernando Alonso of Ferrari gives autographs on Sunday morning Ferraris Felipe Massa gives autographs on Sunday morning German Timo Glock of Marussia F1 team gives autographs on Sunday morning Local hero Mark Webber of RBR is interviewed whilst giving autographs on Sunday morning Fans swarm around Michael Schumacher to get  a signature on anything Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen gives autographs on Sunday morning Double World Champion Sebastian Vettel gives autographs on race day Lewis Hamilton of McLaren signs T-shirts of eager fans on Sunday morning Caterhams new driver Vitaly Petrov gives autographs on Sunday morning Alonsos Ferrari is returned to pits after qualifying All Mercedes cars jamming the pit lane after qualifying Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, walks along the cars in parc ferme after qualification session Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 team surprises the F1 world with a third grid position McLarens Jenson Button shows confidence after Q3 Polesitter Lewis Hamilton of McLaren gives a thumbs-up after qualifying Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso An unhappy Ice man returns to Lotus pits after a finishing luckless Q1 Kimi Raikkonen returns to Lotus pits Pastor Maldonado is reversed to Williams pits Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, behind Webber Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Heikki Kovalainen, Caterham Paul di Resta, Force India Zoom of Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso Bruno Senna, Williams F1 Team Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber F1 Team Charles Pic, Marussia Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Paul di Resta, Force India Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Narain Karthikeyan, HRT Felipe Massa, Ferrari Butterfly chaser Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing, in front of Schumacher Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Pastor Maldonado, Williams Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, enters the straight at the end of the session Pastor Maldonado, Williams Nico Hulkenberg, Force India Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Felipe Massa, Ferrari Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Felipe Massa, Ferrari Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Pastor Maldonado, Williams Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso enjoys a rainy practice session on Friday Heikki Kovalainen, Caterham Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, rides out for a rainy practice session on Friday Press people seek shelter under the parasols during a cloudburst Scrutineering in front of Caterham pits under a warm afternoon sun A fully covered marshal protects against the rain Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Charles Pic, Marussia Felipe Massa, Ferrari Pastor Maldonado, Williams Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Vitaly Petrov, Caterham Heikki Kovalainen, Caterham Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team A BBC journalist presents a very optimistic question in front of Kimi Raikkonens Lotus pit Romain Grosjean enjoys his view into Lotus pits Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team Lewis Hamilton discusses with an engineer in McLaren pits Lewis Hamilton calibrates in McLaren pits Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali chats wit Red Bull's Christian Horner Sam Michael, former technical director at Williams, now improves the team of McLaren Nico Rosberg explains the countless buttons and switches of the updated Mercedes steering wheel Nico Rosberg explains the countless buttons and switches of the updated Mercedes steering wheel Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Nico Hulkenberg, Force India Bruno Senna, Williams F1 Team Lewis Hamilton gives interviews to eager media representatives Motivated rookie Romain Grosjean of Lotus answers question to the press Timo Glock of Marrussia (former Virgin) F1 team 'Ice man' Kimi Raikkonen is back in the circus and jokes around with fellow countryman Kovalainen after drivers presentation 'Ice man' Kimi Raikkonen is back in the circus with Lotus, after two years absence and finishing 10th place in WRC 'Ice man' Kimi Raikkonen is back in the circus with Lotus, after two years absence and finishing 10th place in WRC McLarens Lewis Hamilton presents his helmet to the press at the drivers presentation, drawing the attention to the little comic kangaroo which holds a sign for round one of the fresh F1 season Jenson Button of McLaren poses for the photographers during the drivers presentation Jenson Button of McLaren gets ready for the drivers presentation Bruno Senna, formerly associated with Renault, attends the drivers presentation with a brand new Williams overall Michael Schumacher of Mercedes GP takes his helmet for drivers presentation from his manager Sabine Kehm Local hero Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing has finished his posing for the photographers Local hero Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing poses for the photographers Timo Glock of Marussia poses for the photographers at drivers presentation New Toro Rosso driver Jean-Eric Vergne poses for the photographers at drivers presentation Nico Hulkenberg stands behind his new helmet, coming back as regular driver for Force India after a one-season-break as their test driver Aussie Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo shows his new helmet to the press Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet with new design in place for the photographers Making his way to drivers presentation on a golf caddy, Sebastian Vettel sits between Getty photographer Mark Thompson and his personal assistant Britta Roeske The board shows a large advantage for race leader Jenson Button Minutes before the drivers parade Rainer's new 'The Great Challenge 2 - The Stewart Era' editorial book, is being admired by Jackie Stewart, Mark Stewart, George Harrison, Paul Stewart and Eoin Young. (Who is the gentleman on the right hand? Any hint is appreciated!) Felipe Massa, Ferrari Eddie Irvineon Ferrari wins the first Grand Prix of the 1999 season Heinz-Harald Frentzen Heinz-Harald Frentzen Heinz-Harald Frentzen Felipe Massa Felipe Massa Felipe Massa Felipe Massa Felipe Massa Nick Heidfeld Nick Heidfeld Mika Salo Kimi Raikkonen Pedro Diniz Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger takes over the wheel Nico Rosberg ejects from Mercedes GP pits McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton adds some rubber marks to pit lane exit police police police David Tremayne FIA official with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl with Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl Walter Rohl first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus Toro Rosso test driver Toro Rosso test driver Toro Rosso test driver Toro Rosso test driver Toro Rosso test driver Toro Rosso test driver Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso a pole dancer? Jarno Trulli's helmet with a Japanese national banner Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, and race winner Sebastian Vettel raise their trophies after podium ceremony Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, caresses race winner Sebastian Vettel, a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov waits besides Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Lewis Hamilton, race winner Sebastian Vettel and a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, watches the making of the final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Lewis Hamilton, race winner Sebastian Vettel and a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov More champagne for race winner Sebastian Vettel from second Hamilton after the podium ceremony Race winner Vettel appreciates a sip of champagne after the podium ceremony Race winner Vettel sprays champagne after the podium ceremony Champagne showers for Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer A very proud third placed Vitaly Petrov raises his trophy on the podium Second placed Lewis Hamilton presents his trophy during podium ceremony Race winner Sebastian Vettel admires his shiny trophy Race winner Sebastian Vettel proudly presents his trophy Podium ceremony after the Australian GP 2011 - Vettel wins again! Winner Vettel savours the podium ceremony besides second placed Hamilton and third placed Petrov Winner Vettel and third Petrov celebrate on the podium Happy sunnyboy Vettel cheers from podium The fastest three drivers congratulate each other in parc ferme Sebastian Vettel gets hugs and kisses from Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer Vitaly Petrov of Lotus Renault GP celebrates his achievement in parc ferme, in front of the dancing pair Sebastian Vettel and Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer Sebastian Vettel stands in the Red Bull car in parc ferme and greets the fans on TV Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, proves to be the fastest Russian, he earned a fabulous third position and his first podium, he also is the first Russian on podium ever A happy second placed Lewis Hamilton arrives at parc ferme after the race The cheering winner Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme after the first GP in 2011 A quite unhappy Webber skips the honoury lap after the race and leaves the Red Bull-Renault in the pitlane Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Felipe Massa, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Rubens Barrichello, Williams Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP Timo Glock, Virgin Racing Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber F1 Team Paul di Resta, Force India Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber F1 Team, in front of Webber Shortly before his first pit stop, McLaren's Hamilton rides far out as the tyres become slippery Shortly before his first pit stop, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel scratches the curbs as the tyres lose grip Felipe Massa, Ferrari, in front of Button's McLaren Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of third positioned Webber The start of the 2011 Australian GP, Mark Webber drifts as third behind Hamilton's McLaren The start of the 2011 Australian GP, Vettel in the lead The start of the 2011 Australian GP Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race The Red Bull mechanics hide Newey's recent secrets Fernando Alonso gives an interview on the grid Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, takes his earphones out on his grid position Fernando Alonso takes his helmet off before the race Mercedes GP team boss has a better overlook A Mercedes GP car is safely guarded on the grid Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony on the grid with his son Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony wihes Timo Glock a good luck Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Lewis Hamilton with McLaren race engineer Andy Latham Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, arrives at the grid and a grid girl Mark Webber gives an interview on the grid Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel speaks with his physio Tommi Parmakoski Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel whispers into his physio's ear Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race Vettel's car is placed at pole position Vettel's car is pushed to pole position Vettel's car is pushed to pole position and more grid girl a grid girl The safety car marks the front of the grid The numbers for parc ferme are already prepared Force India's new second driver Paul di Resta, DTM champion 2010 Rubens Barrichello of Williams Ferrari's Fernando Alonso Sebastian Vettel enjoys a sunny drivers parade F1 season 2011 annual drivers presentation group photo, this year's motto is 'We pray for Japan' The fastest Russian Vitaly Petrov walks with Jaime Alguersuari and Sergio Perez Jenson Button chats with Nico Rosberg Timo Glock and Virgin Racing team mate d'Ambrosio Timo Glock speaks with d'Ambrosio and Liuzzi Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko discusses with Christian Horner Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl chat in the Red Bull hospitality Sebastian Vettel, Christian Geistdoerfer, Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl Sebastian Vettel, Christian Geistdoerfer, Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl Rallye legend Walter Roehrl Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel listens to Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl A Ferrari fan family British twins Two young Ferrari fans Two Red Bulls autographed by Vettel A Button fan in love ...and one more grid girl ...and more grid girls... ...and a grid girl... An Australian grid girl Moko is back with the pack, wearing his shirt as reminiscence to the Japanese national banner Jarno Trulli's helmet with a Japanese national banner Everybody thinks of the victims after the desaster in Japan The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid After qualifying, the drivers are called to the FIA scales Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel (who took his helmet off) and Mark Webber return together from qualifying - Vettel as polesetter, Webber as third on grid Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel (who takes his helmet off) and Mark Webber return together from qualifying - Vettel as polesetter, Webber as third on grid Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel greets the fans on TV after setting the pole position A Sauber F1 engineer expresses his joy about Kamui Kobayashi's ninth grid position Sebastien Buemi after Q3 Mark Webber in Red Bull pits before Q3 Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner at the pit wall Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber rolls through pit lane in front of Toro Rosso driver Alguersuari Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise Fernando Alonso during qualifying at Ferrari pits Schumacher on screen, could not pass qualifying part 2 Schumacher on screen during qualifying part 2 Even dark clouds could not spoil the viewing pleasure of the Australian fans on Friday and Saturday Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Narain Karthikeyan, HRT Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing Jerome d'Ambrosio, Virgin Racing Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP 'Yes, we can' Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Felipe Massa, Ferrari, in front of Button's McLaren Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony on the grid with his son Sebastian Vettel climbs out of his car on pole position Polesitter Vettel congratulates Renault's Petrov to his fabulous 6th grid position Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Session stopped, Nico Rosberg sees red lights Green lights for Pastor Maldonado, Williams Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber F1 Team Felipe Massa, Ferrari Felipe Massa, Ferrari Pastor Maldonado, Williams Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Lotus test driver Chandhok damaged the car during practice on Friday Fernando Alonso returns to Ferrari pits Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey inspects the car's bottom Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey Sebastian Vettel cools down at Red Bull pits Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber practises pit stops with the Red Bull Racing pit crew Mark Webber practises pit stops with the Red Bull Racing pit crew Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Nick Heidfeld, Renault Rubens Barrichello, Williams Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso's third driver Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Jerome d'Ambrosio, Virgin Racing Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Alonso's Ferrari roars past the photographers at pit lane exit Felipe Massa, Ferrari Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso's third driver Nico Hulkenberg, Force India third driver Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Vitantonio Liuzzi, Hispania Racing Virgin new driver Jerome d'Ambrosio Familar face in a new team - Nick Heidfeld of Lotus Renault GP, the former Renault team Michael Schumacher puts his helmet and HANS device on Michael Schumacher puts his balaclava on Michael Schumacher's new race engineer Mark Slade, who already speeded up the cars of the three Finns Hakkinen, Raikkonen and Kovalainen at McLaren A Mercedes GP mechanic works at large bodywork parts The cone tip of a McLaren Mercedes The nose cone tip on a Renault, Lotus Renault GP The new Pirelli tyres undergo close inspections Former McLaren team boss Ron Dennis with actual team boss Martin Whitmarsh chat at the pit wall Former McLaren team boss Ron Dennis with actual driving license owner Martin Whitmarsh talk in the pit lane McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh Former Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart Lotus Renault GP's team boss Eric Boullier Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner Nick Fry, CEO of MIA member MERCEDES GP PETRONAS and confirmed as one of the Coalition Government's new Business Ambassadors A happy Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes blocks the pit access for too curious snappers Heikki Kovalainen and Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes pose in front of the pits Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus Sergio Perez, Sauber Vitantonio Liuzzi, Hispania Racing Timo Glock, Virgin Racing Jaime Alguersuari, Toro Rosso Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing A thoughtful Mark Webber of Red Bull Triple World Champion Jack Brabham chats with Vern Schuppan Entrepreneur and former F1 and sports cars driver Vern Schuppan chats with Triple World Champion Jack Brabham Triple F1 World Champion (1959, 1960 and 1966) Jack Brabham with the ambitioned Mark Webber Mark Webber amidst first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze and legendary Jack Brabham Group photo of a bunch of Australian heroes: The first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze, legendary (Triple World Champion 1959, 1960 and 1966) Jack Brabham, Mark Webber, Alan Jones (F1 World Champion 1980) and motorsport legend Vern Schuppan Red Bull's Mark Webber shakes the hand of his greatest idol Jack Brabham Legendary racer Jack Brabham and first Australian GP driver Tony Gaze stand still for a photo call A proud looking World Campion Sebastian Vettel stands the annual driver photo shooting Red Bull's Mark Webber poses for photographers at the annual driver photo shooting Force India drivers Sutil and Huelkenberg attended the annual driver photo shooting New Force India driver Paul di Resta poses for the photographers Rain falls during the annual drivers presentation, no shelter for the snappers Sebastian Vettel shows off in a historic Porsche for the press department Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommy enjoy a cruise in a historic Porsche for a press event Sebastian Vettel arrives in a historic Porsche Fresh World Champion Sebastian Vettel is welcomed by a cheering crowd Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali chats with his fans as he arrives at the paddock Anthony Hamilton, father of World Champion Lewis Hamilton, signs as the new manager of Paul di Resta (here he puts an autograph on a photo of McLaren driver Button) Australian gentleman driver legend 'Black Jack' Brabham gives autographs to the true fans Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen signs photographs for eager fans at the racetrack entrance Minardi ex-mechanic Minardi ex-mechanic Minardi ex-mechanic Fernanda Villas-Boas (Toyota PR) The McLaren pit crew prepares for Lewis Hamilton's tyre exchange stop, from intermediates to slicks Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault The reigning Word Champion Michael Schumacher, Ferrari Michael Schumacher, Ferrari driver, reigning world champion Swiss driver Neel Jani, driving in Friaday practice Juan Pablo Montoya, BMW Williams Newcomer Australian Mark Webber, Minardi Pedro de la Rosa, Jaguar David Coulthard, McLaren-Mercedes Kamui Kobayashi, BMW Sauber F1 Team Grid position board for Michael Schumacher Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta with Schumi Actor John Travolta with Schumi Actor John Travolta with Schumi Actor John Travolta with Schumi Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Actor John Travolta Australier "Tony" Owen Gaze, 90 Jahre, hochdekoriertes Fliegerass aus WW2, 3 GPs 1952 Saison Australier "Tony" Owen Gaze, 90 Jahre, hochdekoriertes Fliegerass aus WW2, 3 GPs 1952 Saison Australier "Tony" Owen Gaze, 90 Jahre, hochdekoriertes Fliegerass aus WW2, 3 GPs 1952 Saison Renault F1 Chief Race Engineer Alan Permane with Red Bull Racing's Jonathan Wheatley. Jessica Michibata, Jenson Button's girlfriend mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt mt Jarno Trulli at Toyota pits Formula 1 newcomer Australian Mark Webber with his fellow countryman, three times World Champion Jack Brabham Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, in the pit lane Three times world champion Michael Schumacher Pit stop of Ralf Schumacher Actor John Travolta signs autographs to the F1 fans Felipe Massa, Ferrari Sebastian Vettel takes his helmet off Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Paul di Resta, Force India test driver, practised on Friday morning only The AMG safety car raises its wings on the grid Vitantonio Liuzzi, Force India F1 Team Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Mark Webber's Red Bull Racing Renault The McLaren team poses for a victory souvenir group photo around Jenson and John Button and Jessica Michibata Jenson Button poses for a young McLaren fan's souvenir photo Second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa rearrange for the group photo after the podium ceremony Second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa spray champagne after the podium ceremony Second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa spray champagne after the podium ceremony Second placed Robert Kubica raises his deserved trophy Race winner and World Champion 2009 Jenson Button presents his trophy Race winner and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button raises his trophy Race winner and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button presents his trophy Podium ceremony with second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa Podium ceremony with second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa Second placed Robert Kubica, winner Jenson Button and third positioned Felipe Massa arrive for the podium ceremony Race winner Jenson Button cheers in parc ferme Race winner Jenson Button smiles at the snappers outside parc ferme Happy second placed Robert Kubica of Renault cheers in parc ferme besides winner Button Winner Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, cheers in parc ferme after the race Winner Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, arrives in parc ferme after the race Race winner Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, waves at his dad in the cheering crowds in pitlane Race winner Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, arrives from his honoury lap Webber boosts from pits with a new nose cone after a collision with Hamilton in lap 56 Webber in pits for a new nose cone after a collision with Hamilton in lap 56, two to go ... Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Sir Ross Brawn Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey Red Bull mechanics wait in their pits for the action Nico Rosberg is being serviced at Mercedes GP pits Michael Schumacher stops at Mercedes GP pits Pit lane tunnel Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, in front of Button's McLaren The two Ferraris in front of Kubica's Renault and Rosberg's Mercedes Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, in front of team mate Hamilton The safety car deploys in front of Vettel The medical car overtakes Alonso's spun Ferrari and Glock after the start incident The start, Vettel in the lead Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi intonates the national anthem Sir Richard Branson enjoys a grid promenade Button sits in the McLaren Mercedes on fourth grid position Alonso's Ferrari on its grid position is being inspected by a curious Red Bull designer Adrian Newey (far back) Red Bull mechanics stand behind Webber's car to hide the diffusor Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is being interviewed Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, before the race with his race engineer Jock Clear An Australian grid girl flirts with a Williams mechanic A Quantas sponsored grid girl Australian millionaire airline magnate, and former owner of the Minardi Formula One racing team Paul Stoddard Button's fiance, model Jessica Michibata Jenson Button shows thumbs up Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waves at drivers parade Actor John Travolta leads the drivers parade Bruno Senna Local hero Mark Webber Actor John Travolta poses with grid girls during drivers parade Bob Constanduros, on-circuit commentator at all Grands Prix, interviews Michael Schumacher at drivers parade Michael Schumacher meets John Travolta under curious lenses Michael Schumacher strolls to drivers parade with Tonio Liuzzi All four Brazilians - Senna, Massa, di Grassi and Barrichello Jenson Button with Michael Schumacher and Vitantonio Liuzzi Alonso chats with Kovalainen Three Brazilian drivers make a coffee party: Rubens Barrichello of Williams, Bruno Senna, Hispania Racing and Lucas di Grassi, Virgin Racing Pretty Australian grid girls Williams' technical director Sam Michael Button and Hamilton fans True fans show their commitment differently Actor John Travolta takes a bath in the waiting crowds VIP guest John Travolta Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, owner of Virgin Australian F1 World Champion 1980 Alan Jones Dr. Helmut Marko with Pasquale Lattuneddu and Niki Lauda Schumacher's Mercedes from behind A Renault's rear A Ferrari's rear A McLaren's rear The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified local hero Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid Polesetter Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme, behind him Kubica Schumacher interrogates Alonso after Q3 in parc ferme about seemingly holding Michael up during his flying lap Michael Schumacher is being pushed backwards in to Mercedes GP pits Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Bruno Senna, Hispania Racing Both Force India Mercedes cars drive out of the pit lane onto the cirquit Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Nico Hulkenberg, Williams Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing Timo Glock, Virgin Racing Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Red Bull Racing Team principal Christian Horner Felipe Massa gives autographs Nico Hulkenberg, the new German Williams driver, gives autographs A half-shaved Ferrari fan Ferrari fans don't cheer for Michael anymore Gabriella Cilmi, a famous Australian singer Fernando Alonso gives autographs to Ferrari fans Below Sebastian Vettel's note: No McLaren stuff anymore! Sebastian Vettel looks confident Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey Reigning World Champion Jenson Button Two-wheel legend Mick Doohan gives autographs, too Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna arrive at the paddock Michael Schumacher arrives at the paddock in Melbourne Timo Glock discusses with Virgin Racing engineers Sebastian Vettel thinks about a new hair cut Vitantonio Liuzzi, Force India F1 Team Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Michael Schumacher in Mercedes GP pits Mercedes GP: geared up to start practice session Vitaly Petrov, Renault Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team Work on Rosberg's Mercedes carbon fiber brake Two proud young fans compare their Webber/Red Bull autograph treasures The Mercedes star on the nose cone tip Mercedes pits Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Robert Kubica, Renault Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, drives out of the pits Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing Karun Chandhok, Hispania Racing Bruno Senna, Hispania Racing Timo Glock, Virgin Racing Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Felipe Massa, Ferrari Kamui Kobayashi, BMW Sauber F1 Team, has damaged his front wing Alonso's Ferrari car is being prepared Felipe Massa in Ferrari pits with his manager Nicolas Todt Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Nico Rosberg in Mercedes GP pits Michael Schumacher and an engineer in Mercedes GP pits Lucas di Grassi, Virgin Racing Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes Pedro de la Rosa, BMW Sauber F1 Team Nico Rosberg in Mercedes GP pits Red Bull round table with designer Adrian Newey, principal Christian Horner, advisor Helmut Marko and Sebastian Vettel Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing Bruno Senna, Hispania Racing Colin Kolles, Hispania Racing's team boss, with Cosworth's General Manager Mark Gallagher Jaime Alguersuari, Toro Rosso, answers questions Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Felipe Massa during a Ferrari press conference Fernando Alonso, Ferrari Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, is being interrogated by the international media Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, gives an interview Sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel gives a sanguine interview Mark Webber, Red Bull's local hero, poses with a fan for a souvenir photo Local hero Mark Webber Fernando Alonso signs a Ferrari cap Pedro de la Rosa, BMW Sauber F1 Team Karun Chandhok, Hispania Racing Renault's Robert Kubica Renault's driver Robert Kubica and Jaime Alguersuari of Toro Rosso Formula One dinosaur Eddie Jordan Ferrari's Felipe Massa with former F1 racing driver Jacques Laffite Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes sl Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber F1 Red Bull's old stager David Coulthard Newcomer Lewis Hamilton collects autographing experience Michael Schumacher, Ferrari sl Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, a delighted winner of the Spanish Grand Prix 2007 Local celebrities Kylie and Danii Minogue A happy Jenson Button looks forward to a remarkable weekend The newcomer German driver Nick Heidfeld in his Prost-Peugeot Newcomer Spaniard Fernando Alonso, Minardi-European (Ford V10 engine) Jenson Button, Benetton-Renault sl sl sl Ross Brawn, new technical director to Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari Sebastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso A delighted Jenson Button shows his happiness about this weekend's first miracle, both Brawn GP cars reserve the grid's front row Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing sl John and Jenson Button still cheer in the Brawn GP pits long after race end A happy Richard Branson plays with his brought along advertising girls after podium ceremony Rubens Barrichello, Ross Brawn and Jenson Button celebrate their spectacular double win on Melbourne podium - for the first time since 1954 (then a Mercedes at Reims), a new team manages to gain a 1-2 victory at its first appearance Brawn GP driver Jenson Button, delirious with joy, shakes his trophy towards the audience The Brawn GP pit crew finishes the pit stop of Jenson Button Pit stop of Fernando Alonso at Renault F1 pits The BMW Sauber pit crew is well prepared for the pit stop Jenson Button exits the first chicane after the start, far in front of Vettel and Rosberg Michael Schumacher shakes hands on the grid with his former technical director at Ferrari, now his own team's principal, Ross Brawn Nico Rosberg cools down with water besides the grid Fernando Alonso takes a bath among the autograph-craving crowd To Jenson Button likes donating autogaphs to cheering fans The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after a thrilling qualifying in parc ferme: Third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Brawn GPs polesitter Jenson Button and his second grid placed team mate Rubens Barrichello Despite Ross Brawn has a precious new sponsor behind him, he watches the screen under high tension Jenson Button, Brawn GP Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet jr., behind, both Renault F1 Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Jenson Button, Brawn GP Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber F1 Sebastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso Jenson Button, Brawn GP Nico Rosberg and Williams technical director Sam Michael discuss about the settings Lewis Hamilton in McLaren Mercedes pits with Ron Dennis Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Microphones at teatime for Kimi Raikkonen Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso Fernando Alonso, Renault F1 Fernando Alonso poses in a shiny new dress for the photographers The new Williams main sponsor AirAsia.com on the raer wing of a Williams-Toyota car being scrutineered A memorable group photo of the cheering Brawn GP team after giving F1 the most exciting season start for a long time A memorable group photo of the Brawn GP team which enjoys the champagne and photographer's flashlights Old friends Eddie Jordan and Richard Branson embrace each other in pitlane after the race Happy sponsor and Virgin owner Richard Branson enjoys the podium ceremony and the priceless media coverage on Brawn GPs cars Ross Brawn truly deserves a big drought of his driver's champagne after a fantastic 1-2 victory at the team's first Grand Prix Champagne shower for Ross Brawn Ross Brawn, the lucky brain, managed a miracle - his Brawn Grand Prix team's first championship round becomes a double victory A miraculous 1-2 win for the Brawn GP drivers Rubens Barrichello and winner Jenson Button Victorious Jenson Button jumps on the winners rostrum Race winner Jenson Button caresses his team boss Ross Brawn A very happy Jenson Button celebrates his second win ever and made a underdog teams dream come true The two winning Brawn GP drivers Button and Barrichello arrive at parc ferme for the podium ceremony, followed by (still) third classified Trulli Kimi Raikkonen retires in lap 55 with a differential failure as a result from touching a wall after a spin After the collision between Vettal and Kubica the safety car deploys, Raikkonen just arrives in pitlane to retire in lap 55 with a differential failure Felipe Massa at Ferrari pits Jenson Button out of pits Pit stop of Jenson Button at Brawn GP pits Jenson Button at Brawn GP pits Dramatic arrival at pitlane in lap 46: Button comes in for service, Massa retires with broken suspension Pit stop of Sebastien Buemi, Scuderia Toro Rosso Robert Kubica ejects from a brief service at BMW Sauber F1 pits Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber F1 pits Robert Kubica is being serviced at BMW Sauber F1 pits Robert Kubica arrives for a brief service at BMW Sauber F1 pits Lewis Hamilton leads the middle field in front of Trulli, Alonso and Glock Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber F1, in front of Raikkonen and Barrichello Jenson Button, Brawn GP Excited fans along the Albert Park track during the race Busy marshals try to clean the track from dangerous carbon fiber debris Whilst Kubica and Massa pass the chicane side by side, Heidfelds BMW Sauber spins out on the lawn Third positioned Vettel in front of Rosbergs Williams, Kubicas BMW Sauber and both Ferraris, further behind follows Barrichello after a bad start The start field enters first chicane, Jenson Button stays in front Jenson Button before the remarkable race Polesitter Jenson Button with Brawn GP's race engineer Andrew Shovlin on the grid Rubens Barrichello makes his way through the crowds to second grid place Second grid placed Rubens Barrichello on his way to grid Nico Rosberg in the Williams car on fifth grid position Sebastian Vettels Red Bull on third grid position Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso, third positioned on Melbournes grid Having arrived at fourth grid position, Robert Kubica climbs out of the BMW Sauber car Having arrived at his fourth grid position, Robert Kubica climbs out of the BMW Sauber car Robert Kubica still in BMW Sauber F1 pits before the race Mark Webber in the Red Bull-Renault car Red Bull rider Mark Webber in pitlane drives to grid Red Bull mechanics rush to grid before the race Each driver and his team mate have their own fire truck for drivers parade During the annual group photo shooting with all drivers, FIA photographers delegate Pat Behar explains the viewing direction to the drivers Nick Heidfeld waits with Kubica and Fisichella and three further drivers for their photo call F1 drivers are on their way to the annual season start group photo: Mark Webber and Heikki Kovalainen in front of Raikkonen, Button and Hamilton A fan waits for more autographs Brawn GPs new main sponsor Richard Branson enters the paddock with two virgins in his arms BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen signs autographs New McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh practises multi-tasking McLaren's Lewis Hamilton enjoys a bath among the crowd of fans, of course flanked by an alert security officer Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore jokes around with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel during an autograph session Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore jokes around with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel during an autograph session Nico Rosberg signs autographs (and colleague Jiri Krenek doesnt need a ladder:) Felipe Massa gives autographs When arriving at the paddock on Sunday morning, Timo Glock gives autographs to the waiting fans The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after a thrilling qualifying in parc ferme: Third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Brawn GPs polesitter Jenson Button and his second grid placed team mate Rubens Barrichello A surprising polesitter Jenson Button in parc ferme Virgin founder Richard Branson on the way to Ross Brawn, Nick Fry caresses him after Jenson Button set pole position Virgin founder Richard Branson enjoys to be at Brawn GPs pitwall with Nick Fry Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Pit stop of Nico Rosberg at Williams pit in Q3 Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari Timo Glock, Panasonic Toyota Adrian Sutil, Force India Fernando Alonso, Renault F1 Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber F1 Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes Lewis Hamilton brings the McLaren-Mercedes to track for the first qualifying session Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP Nelson Piquet jr., Renault F1 Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes Clean advertising girls of a partner of the Australian Grand Prix Nick Heidfeld shows a refreshed smile for the photographers at the seasons first day Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India Sebastien Buemi, Scuderia Toro Rosso Nico Rosberg, Williams Jarno Trulli, Panasonic Toyota Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber F1 Rubens Barrichello turns the Brawn GP Mercedes to pit lane entrance, Buemi follows Adrian Sutil, Force India Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Nico Rosberg, Williams Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber F1 Timo Glock, Panasonic Toyota Nelson Piquet jr., Renault F1 Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Timo Glock, Panasonic Toyota Nelson Piquet jr., Renault F1 Sebastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP As a yellow bolt Jenson Button tests the brand new Brawn GP car Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber F1 Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India Sebastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing The helmet of Mark Webber reflects at a Red Bull Racing cars surface Nelson Piquet jr., Renault F1 Kazuki Nakajima, Williams Williams Technical Director Sam Michael Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari, tongue in cheek Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari Hiroshi Yasukawa, Bridgestone Motorsport direktor, quips at the Finnish table with TV presenter former racing driver Jyrki Juhani Järvilehto 'JJ' Lehto and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen Timo Glock, Panasonic Toyota Nico Rosberg, Williams BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica and Renaults Fernando Alonso chat with Kubicas manager Daniel Morelli Frank Dernie, senior advisor at Toyota, likes cute tea mugs :) Ferrari's new chief track engineer Chris Dyer Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore discusses with BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen 'The Brain' and rose-grower Ross Brawn is about to make history A broad grin on Rubens Barrichellos face for the media A confident looking Jenson Button arrives for the seasons opening photo session FIA photographers delegate welcomes Fernando Alonso to the media hype at season start A lot of excitement arond the promising German rookie Sebastian Vettel who arrives at the annual drivers photo shooting The McLaren drivers walk through pitlane, Heikki Kovalainen waves The new McLaren-Mercedes Silver Arrow is being admired in a garage whilst the mechanics wait for a scrutineering slot The broad nose of a Williams car on jacks sticks out the safety car garage Two nose cones and front wings of a Renault car, according to the new FIA aerodynamic regulations The new ungrooved slick tires, greens are soft Melbourne keeps the environment tidy Force India test driver Tonio Liuzzi plays a thankful modeling role German TV presenter Kai Ebel sets the standard for seasonal paddock fashion addicts VIP passes are being prepared at paddock entrance sl sl sl sl Giancarlo Fisichella receives a praise from his boss Eddie Jordan sl sl Michael Schumacher, Australian GP 1997 Jarno Trulli in his Minardi-Hart at his debut Grand Prix sl Michael Schumacher's Ferrari debut at the Australian GP 1996 sl Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, Australian GP 1996 sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Mika Salo Mark Webber gains a spectacular fifth position at his home Grand Prix with his (usually backmarker) Minardi-Asiatech Michael Schumacher poses for the annual drivers shooting Fernando Alonso, the new promising Minardi driver mt sl mt Australian GP 2000 sl David Coulthard in a row with all other drivers, ready for driver's parade in beautiful classic cars Race winner Lewis Hamilton jumps onto podium sl sl Michael Schumacher, Australian GP 2000 sl sl sl sl sl sl World Champion Kimi Raikkonen poses for the annual season start drivers presentation Jenson Button Sunny open air garage in Melbourne 2007: Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari is being prepared at grid position 'Melt away, girls!' sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Happy quick Nick presents his tropy for gaining second place. sl Renault's new main driver 'Nelsinho' Nelson Piquet jr. sl BMW Sauper pit crew practices pit stops with Robert Kubica Safety car leads the field after start incident sl A quite amused third placed Nico Rosberg shakes his tropy skywards. Race winner Lewis Hamilton presents his first place trophy. Race winner Lewis Hamilton celebrates on podium. Five laps before race finish Raikkonen walks back trough pitlane after retiring with failing engine in lap 53 Kovalainen ejects from his pit service BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica in front of Alonso's Renault Coulthard still in front of Massa, right before their collision in lap 25 Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Timo Glock, Panasonic Toyota Nelson Piquet jr., Renault Rubens Barrichello keeps his Honda for a while in front of Raikkonen's catching up Ferrari Race leader Lewis Hamilton not far ahead of BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica Robert Kubica leads Hamiltons chasers Technical discussion between Ferrari engineers and driver: Stefano Domenicali, Chris Dyer, Kimi Raikkonen and physio Mark Arnall A red view into Ferrari pits Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen in front of BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber Again-Renault driver Fernando Alonso with his new unfamiliar helmet Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Ferrari steering wheel A Ferrari nose cone tip Fans show overwhelming profession of sympathy for Lewis Hamilton Marshals try to push Vettel out to track again sl sl sl sl Sébastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso Renault's new hope Sébastien Bourdais sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl 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Under the eyes of alert officials and accompanied by soothing Ferrari engineer Chris Dyer, a seemingly disappointed Raikkonen walks back trough pitlane after retiring five laps before race end. Alonso pits in front of a dark smoke emitting McLaren pit stop Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber Williams driver Nico Rosberg in front of four further pushing cars The start field with leading Hamilton passes first chicane, Massa spins in the backround Toyota's Timo Glock besides the grid Perhaps the two most promising German drivers: Adrian Sutil and Timo Glock Pay-TV presenter Tanja Bauer and Peter Lauterbach invited all the 'German' drivers: Vettel, Rosberg, Heidfeld, Glock and Sutil (outside of focus). McLaren principal Ron Dennis proudly raises his trophy for the winning constructor. Champagne showers for second placed Heidfeld, winner Hamilton and third placed Rosberg. A beautifully unexpected podium group photo: second placed Heidfeld, winner Hamilton and third placed Rosberg. The delighted couple of winner Lewis Hamilton and third placed Nico Rosberg - for their first podium reunion since their carting days eight years ago. Race winner Lewis Hamilton caresses third placed Nico Rosberg on podium. Nick Heidfeld steers his BMW Sauber to park ferme Happy third placed Nico Rosberg is being welcomed by a cheering Williams team Robert Kubica's BMW Sauber in pits, a former collision of Nakajima's Williams with his rear causes his retirement in lap 47 (formula1.com: 'at the end of the third safety car period Nakajima crashed into the rear of my car and I had to stop'). Brief inspection of Robert Kubica's BMW Sauber concludes with retirement in lap 47 Kovalainen leaves his fast pit crew Sometimes tactics affect race end standings already in pit lane Kovalainen appoaches McLaren pits for his second stop in lap 47 whilst the Renault pit crew awaits Alonso. Rubens Barrichello, Honda With race track clear again after second safety car phase, Kovalainen already awaits Raikkonens attack Lewis Hamilton pushes hard to widen the gap to his followers Retired Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel is being guided by a doctor A disappointed Sebastian Vettel is being pushed out of danger with a broken nose Giancarlo Fisichella crosses the track during a safety car period after start crash Giancarlo Fisichella shows a sad season debut Vettel and Massa spin out in first corner The two McLarens turn around first corner, Massa squeezes behind Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on Williams driver Kazuki Nakajima Lewis Hamilton prepares for the race Force India team owner Vijay Mallya with his new driver Giancarlo Fisichella and Fisico's manager Enrico Zanarini Nick Heidfeld's BMW Sauber is being well prepared Kimis Ferrari stands well guarded on grid Felipe Massa Felipe Massa with Ferrari engineers on the grid Famous singer and experienced F1 guest Danii Minogue A funny group of maintenance marshals Two marshals have a snack break Takuma Sato greets the fans alongside the grid Nico Rosberg keeps the reins slack Heikki Kovalainen besides 'his' parade car McLaren Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen break their way through questing photographers to drivers parade. Annual group photo shooting with all drivers Annual drivers group photo shooting on the grid Drivers rendevouz for safety car polishing before drivers parade: Fisichella, Button, Davidson, Heidfeld and Sato Little time for a chat before drivers parade between Alonso, Kubica and Webber. Adrian Sutil, Force India Legendary Sir Jackie Stewart most probably gives good advice to Anthony Hamilton Cars jacked up for scrutineering after qualifying Adrian Sutil, Force India Nelson Piquet jr., Renault Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber Nico Rosberg, Williams Jenson Button, Honda Anthony Davidson, Super Aguri McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton turns to first corner Red Bull driver Mark Webber turns to first corner Jenson Button, Honda Toyota's new driver Timo Glock Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari Red Bull driver David Coulthard brakes before leaving pitlane BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld leaves to race track BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld leaves to race track Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber Zoom of Honda driver Jenson Button Red Bull driver Mark Webber launches through pit lane Williams driver Kazuki Nakajima Honda driver Jenson Button Jenson Button's gloves Red Bull's gentleman driver David Coulthard Timo Glock's gloves Toyota driver Timo Glock already collected a lot of experience in F1 Toyota's new German driver Timo Glock puts his helmet on Force India's Adrian Sutil Williams' Nico Rosberg Close-up on Kimi Raikkonen's helmet Renault's Nelsinho Piquet Red Bull rider Mark Webber puts his helmet on Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso's talented Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull Toro Rosso's new driver Sébastien Bourdais Felipe Massa, Ferrari Felipe Massa, Ferrari Ferrari's Felipe Massa A thoughtful Felipe Massa in Ferrari pits Honda driver Jenson Button BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld during a thoughtful moment in pits BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica Since twenty years in F1, BMW Sauber's team manager Beat Zehnder is never 100% happy with any result. BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen with Bridgestone Motorsport director Hiroshi Yasukawa BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen Force India team principal Vijay Mallya's credentials Renault F1 team principal Flavio Briatore Probably F1's most innovative engineer, Red Bull's technical director Adrian Newey Ted Toleman, founder of the original Toleman F1 team in 1981 (which then became Benetton and Renault) BMW test driver Christian Klien poses together with sound artist Leo Sayer BMW test driver Christian Klien with his father and manager Johannes Klien New BMW test driver Christian Klien Fresh teammates Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen 'Werdriver' Fernando Alonso with Renault communications manager Patrizia Spinelli Press arranges interviews between press center and art sculptures. Kimi Raikkonen comments on his 'time-less' qualifying results. Is Kimi searching his race engine? As a bad omen for the race, Ferrari experiences engine problems on Saturday's qualifying session. The Ferrari engine seems to sound really strange already on Saturday practice... What might cause this Ferrari engineer a headache? As the World Champion's teammate, Massa's Ferrari has a large '2' on the nose cone Ferrari left front suspension Close-up on a Williams' rear Williams F1 team still honours legendary Ayrton Senna with a sticker on the front wing BMW Sauber nose cone tip Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore Even father Anthony Hamilton is asked to donate autographs to Lewis' fans Rivals Alonso and Hamilton together, probably sharing a pencil? Renaults Fernando Alonso makes autographing to his favorite leisure activities Sunnyboy Nico Rosberg gives away many autographs Rising Toro Rosso star Sebastian Vettel spends much time on the autograph mile Kimi Raikkonen could spend hours autographing for frenetically cheering fans Honda driver Takuma Sato enjoys to autograph everything for his fans New McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen checks his helmet design New McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen leaves the drivers presentation with a smile BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica firmly holds his new helmet during drivers presentation Williams driver Nico Rosberg poses for the annual season start drivers presentation Honda driver Jenson Button poses for the annual season start drivers presentation Vice World Champion Lewis Hamilton poses for the annual season start drivers presentation Two DENSO advertising ladies pose for photographers A devoted BMW fan has painted his face The 'melting pot' Australia has fans of every team, and they go together well. Sébastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso TV presenter Karen Minier takes care of her fiancé David Coulthard's hair style The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after Q3 in parc fermé: Third grid placed Heikki Kovalainen and polesitter Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes with grid's second positioned Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber. Toro Rosso's new driver Sébastien Bourdais appears as experienced autographer Anthony Davidson, Super Aguri Nico's physio Oliver Fengler should better have not bet with people from Williams team on a podium finish of Nico, he had to cut his beautiful blond thatch off (and does not even seem to be sad about it :). Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber Kimi Raikkonen plays with his new red toy Kimi Raikkonen tries another cap at the grid Nick Heidfeld Nick Heidfeld Nick Heidfeld Group photo of podium residents Kimi Raikkonen enters parc fermÈ, his team held back by strong Aussie marshals Kimi Raikkonen approaches parc fermÈ, Jean Todt welcomes him Third placed Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Second placed Fernando Alonso, McLaren Mercedes Winner Kimi Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari Jenson Button leads Honda team mate Barrichello in front of Coulthard and Massa Ralf Schumacher in front of Trulli and Sato Red Bull's racer Scott Speed is shown the red car(d) by pursuing Felipe Massa and his Ferrari Takuma Sato in front of Kovalainen Kimi Raikkonen's mechanics install the tyre warmers Lewis Hamilton prepares for his first F1 race David Coulthard, Red Bull Racing Ferrari's Felipe Massa in front of Button Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes Jenson Button, Honda Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber Felipe Massa, Ferrari Fernando Alonso with yet unfamiliar helmet design Kimi Raikkonen likes the tender feeling of his new red cap British sunnyboy Lewis Hamilton, latest achievement of team principal Ron Dennis for McLaren McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton autographs, proud father is watching Prost driver Shinji Nakano Michael Schumacher's Ferrari aggregate revealed Ferrari fans ecstatic about Michael Schumacher's victory Ferrari fans exited after Michael Schumacher's victory GP Australia 2001 Ferrari Fan Rookie Brazilian driver Felipe Massa and his parents Williams driver Alex Wurz sl mt mt mt mt mt Vincenzo Sospiri in his Lola-Ford did not manage to qualify for 1997 Lola team mates Vincenzo Sospiri and Ricardo Rosset during drivers parade at Australian Grand Prix 1997 Fourth placed Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld leads the field through first chicane after the start of the Australian GP 2007 Warm-up lap, Nick Heidfeld pictured Nick Heidfeld pulls his 'HANS: Head And Neck Support' off BMW Sauber team principal Dr. Mario Theissen Sunny Ferrari open air garage Jenson Button in the Honda with new look Jean Todt on podium at the side of Kimi Raikkonen, this weekend gaining pole position AND winning his first race with his new employer Ferrari Celebrating McLaren driver pair: World Champion Fernando Alonso and rookie Lewis Hamilton made a respectable 2-3 'Look Fernando, you can also use it to find your pimples better!' ;) Second Fernando Alonso, winner Kimi Raikkonen and a bursting proud third Lewis Hamilton Jean Todt strongly hugs Kimi Raikkonen Second placed Alonso rolls his Daimler in to parc fermé Ralf Schumacher, Panasonic Toyota Nico Rosberg, Williams Fifth placed Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault Nick Heidfeld as second in queue behind the Ferrari Finn Start field in first corner, Raikkonen in the lead Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed in warm-up lap Australia's national anthem Kimi Raikkonen with physio Mark Arnal on the grid Kimi Raikkonen parks on the grid Nick Heidfeld Nick Heidfeld Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Jarno Trulli, Panasonic Toyota Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber Nick Heidfeld at his grid position Lewis Hamilton inspects his new company car at grid position Mechanics roll their equipment to the grid through a gap in the pitwall F1 season 2007 annual drivers presentation group photo Driver's hen party 'Godfather' of Formula 1 Bernie Ecclestone with his wife Slavica Flavio Briatore close to Slavica Ecclestone Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt have fun with Slavica Ecclestone Slavica Ecclestone and actress Michelle Yeoh in talk with Jean Todt Ferrari's Jean Todt caresses his wife Michelle Yeoh, perhaps jealously watched by Renault's water drinker Flavio Briatore Racing legend Sir Stirling Moss with his wife Lady Susie 'Father & son management', David Robertson, Kimi's manager, and son Steve Sir Jack Brabham talks to Ron Dennis (who knows the peculiar gentleman between them?;) Legendary 'Striezel' Stuck with native mid-70s F1driver Vern Schuppan (who knows the kindly smiling gentleman right behind them?;) Entertainer Leo Sayer proofs 'al dente-ness' of Ferrari's perfect pasta Fernando Alonso's wife Raquel del Rosario Miss Poland 2006 Marzena Cieslik Australian beauty and Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins Sillife of tyres and wings Felipe Massa's car after retirement in 2nd qualification run Cars lining up in parc fermé after qualifying Ralf Schumacher, Panasonic Toyota Giancarlo Fisichella, in a Renault with rather controversal colour scheme Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber Adrian Sutil, Spyker Vitantonio Liuzzi, Scuderia Toro Rosso Takuma Sato, Super Aguri Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault Fernando Alonso in a shiny McLaren Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber David Coulthard in a Red Bull-Renault Ralf Schumacher in his Toyota Rubens Barrichello with a nearly stickerless car Nick Heidfeld during Friday practice Adrian Sutil tries to speak to Mike Gascoyne Snapshot of Rubens Barrichello watching the practice times Fernando Alonso Heikki Kovalainen, Renault Scott Speed, Scuderia Toro Rosso Toro Rosso driver Vitantonio Liuzzi German newbie at Spyker Adrian Sutil Super Aguri-Honda driver Anthony Davidson Alex Wurz, Williams Ralf Schumacher, Panasonic Toyota Williams' freshman Nico Rosberg Kimi Raikkonen already fits into his new hard hat Kimi Raikkonen with his team mate and Stefania in new Ferrari look Toyota driver and grape picker Jarno Trulli Toyota's hope Ralf Schunacher World Champion Fernando Alonso BMW Sauber's Friday driver Sebastian Vettel Red Bull's new acquisition from Williams: experienced gentleman Mark Webber New Renault driver Heikki Kovalainen Nelson Piquet junior, second placed in GP2 championship 2006, joins Renault as new test driver BMW Sauber rookie Robert Kubica New face Adrian Sutil joins new Spyker F1 team Toro Rosso team boss Gerhard Berger Spyker F1 Chief Technology Officer Mike Gascoyne Hona Racing team boss Nick Fry Ralf Schumacher with his manager Hans Mahr and legendary Niki Lauda Renault principal Flavio Briatore discusses with Ferrari team manager Stefano Domenicali Snappers catch Bernie Ecclestone with Hiroshi Yasukawa of Bridgestone Meanwhile trouper Williams driver Alex Wurz Toro Rosso driver Vitantonio Liuzzi examines his new helmet Nick Heidfeld is always prepared for some fun Red Bull veteran David Coulthard Renault newcomer Heikki Kovalainen poses for the media First the ceremonial stuff, then the fun - Spyker driver Adrian Sutil atttends his first 'season's start drivers presentation photo', followed by an already quite experienced Rubens Barrichello New McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton, well guarded by FIA photographers delegate Pat Behar (indeed he is much friendlier than he might look here!;) BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel Second in GP2 championship and new Renault test driver Nelson Piquet jr. Another new face: German Adrian Sutil drives for Spyker (Ex-Midland) Fly-alike Felipe Massa signs a mag Mercedes Motorsport boss Norbert Haug is asked by fans to donate his autograph A small tired and thirsty Ferrari fan Down Under has some big teethed and dangerous looking animals Australian and international fans board the Albert Park Giancarlo Fisichella mt mt Jos Verstappen Michael Schumacher posing for annual drivers presentation Mika Häkkinen leads the victorious McLarens 1-2 to parc fermé, followed by David Coulthard and Heinz-Harald Frentzen in his Williams Football match ahead of the Australian GP 1999 Australian GP 2001 Autralian GP 1994 Australian GP 2000 Australian GP 2000 Australian GP 1999 Australian GP 1998 Australian GP 1998 Australian GP 1998 Australian GP 1998 Australian GP 1997 Australian GP 1997 Australian GP 1996 Australian GP 1996 Australian GP 1996 Australian GP 1996 Nico Rosberg Australian GP 1991 sl mt mt mt mt Montoya sl sl David Coulthard and Jarno Trulli squeezing into chicane exit, escaping the incident behind them Ferrari crew in the pits after their driver made a good qualification Raikkonen leading Silver podium Fans on the grid Autralian fans in team uniforms Cristiano da Matta Giancarlo Fisichella Justin Wilson Jenson Button Jenson Button Jacques Villeneuve smiling Jacques Villeneuve Nick Heidfeld Firman spinning during practice Heinz-Harald Frentzen David Coulthard Barrichello walking Michael Schumacher Montoya beeing interviewed A smiling Jenson Button Montoya pit stop Jos Verstappen Ralph Firman Fans behind the fence Ralf Schumacher waits for his time slot at qualifying Adrian Newey McLaren pit crew Ralf Schumacher at his pitstop Juan Pablo Montoya Olivier Panis Jarno Trulli Williams mechanics under their car Raikkonen out of the pits Michael Schumacher preparing himself for the race Foster grid girl David Coulthard McLaren mechanics waiting in their pits Michael Schumacher bringing his crashed car home on three wheels, losing front wing and wheel Kimi Raikkonen Kimi Raikkonen receiving warm welcome before parc fermŽ Felipa Massa's crashed Ferrari being returned to the pits Celebrating Renault team Fernando Alonso's race engineer Rod Nelson was invited to receive the constructor's trophy on the podium Winner Fernando Alonso rolling in to parc ferme Fernando Alonso zooming away after first safety car phase Felipe Massa jumping out of his destroyed Ferrai after an intercourse with Klien and Rosberg in first chicane Both McLarens battling for best position at first chicane exit Jenson Button signs autographs Annual Renault team photo shooting Thumbs up for Jenson Button Ralf Schumacher zoomy Another quick Kimi Raikkonen Ide's Super Aguri Honda in bright light Felipe Massa Jacques Villeneuve Juan Pablo Montoya Two Red Bulls: Christian Klien leading David Coulthard Yuji Ide, Super Aguri Honda BMW Sauber steering wheel Cars beaded in the par ferme Sir Jackie Stewart in front of Williams driver's gallery Nico Rosberg Steering wheel of a Toro Rosso Nico Rosberg, Williams F1 sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Takuma Sato had to finish the race in the pit lane after a tyre problem sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Franziska van Almsick Hans Peter Stihl, guest of McLaren Mercedes Hans Peter Stihl, guest of McLaren Mercedes sl sl sl sl Beatrice Assumpcao former press delegate of Ayrton Senna, now wife of Patrick Head sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl Volker Zeh, manager of Markus Winkelhock Kimi Raikkonen's manager David Robertson with former F1 drivers Mark Blundell (left) and Martin Brundle Kimi Raikkonen's manager David Robertson with former F1 drivers Mark Blundell (left) and Martin Brundle sl sl sl sl Jackie Stewart signs autographs for the eager fans in Melbourne sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl