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2012 Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit · Melbourne, Australia
Winner
Jenson Button
McLaren · 1:34:09.565
Jenson Button won the 2012 Australian Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 2.139 seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) completing the podium. Lewis Hamilton had taken pole position. Button set the fastest lap, a 1:29.187 on lap 56.
It was round 1 of 20 of the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia on 16–18 March 2012.
After round 1, Jenson Button led the 2012 drivers' championship on 25 points, 7 ahead of Sebastian Vettel. McLaren led the constructors' standings on 40 points.
Results
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2012 Australian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2012 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2012 Australian Grand Prix took place on 16–18 March 2012. It was round 1 of 20 of the 2012 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2012 Australian Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 17:00 local time (06:00 UTC) on Sunday, 18 March 2012.
Where was the 2012 Australian Grand Prix held?
The 2012 Australian Grand Prix was held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia.