2016 · Round 1 / 21Completed
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit · Melbourne, Australia
Winner
Rosberg
Mercedes · 1:48:15.565
Nico Rosberg won the 2016 Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes, finishing 8.060 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), with Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) completing the podium. Lewis Hamilton had taken pole position. Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest lap, a 1:28.997 on lap 49.
It was round 1 of 21 of the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia on 18–20 March 2016.
After round 1, Nico Rosberg led the 2016 drivers' championship on 25 points, 7 ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes led the constructors' standings on 43 points.
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2016 Australian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2016 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2016 Australian Grand Prix took place on 18–20 March 2016. It was round 1 of 21 of the 2016 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2016 Australian Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 16:00 local time (05:00 UTC) on Sunday, 20 March 2016.
Where was the 2016 Australian Grand Prix held?
The 2016 Australian Grand Prix was held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia.