Australian GP in pictures

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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: Theo Karanikos

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

Photo: Clive Mason

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

Photo: Ross Land

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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: JASON REED

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

Photo: Clive Mason

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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: HANDOUT

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

Photo: Brandon Malone

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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.

Photo: Clive Mason

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