Australian GP in pictures

Published : Mar 20, 2016 18:48 IST

Photo: Theo Karanikos

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday. His team-mate Lewis Hamilton (left) finished second ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.

Photo: Clive Mason

The drivers' parade before the start of the Grand Prix.

Photo: Ross Land

He is back! Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the many stars that graced Melbourne's Albert Park.

Photo: JASON REED

And the season-opener gets off to a frantic start! McLaren's Fernando Alonso takes the corner after being shoved to the extreme left by the other drivers.

Photo: Clive Mason

A long-shot of Albert Park with the Central Business District of Melbourne in the background.

Photo: HANDOUT

Alonso's crash with Haas' Esteban Gutierrez was horrific. The Spaniard escaped unhurt but not his McLaren, which is a pile of mangled metal.

Photo: Brandon Malone

Following the crash, the race was red-flagged, which temporarily stopped the race and brought out the safety car.

Photo: Clive Mason

Carlos Sainz of Spain in action in his Scuderia Toro Rosso. He helped himself to a top-10 finish, crossing the chequered flag in ninth, ahead of teammate Max Verstappen.

1 / 0
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday. His team-mate Lewis Hamilton (left) finished second ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment