Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has clinched victory in the very first race of the 2017 Formula One season. Lewis Hamilton managed to finish second, nine seconds behind Vettel.

By Sukesh

Sebastian Vettel has won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, the first race of Formula One 2017 season. Ferrari tasted its first victory after more than a year.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Pole position holder Lewis Hamilton lead the initial stages of the race. But Vettel clinched the lead when the Mercedes driver made an early pit stop. After that, Hamilton was stuck behind the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Vettel completed the race with just one pit stop and took the victory by almost ten seconds. In the final stages of the race Hamilton was under pressure as his teammate, Valtteri Bottas was closing on him. But Bottas had to settle for the third position.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Vettel's teammate Kimi Raikkonen finished in a safe fourth position ahead of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. Second Red Bull car couldn't finish the race, as Daniel Ricciardo made delayed race start and then retired.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Williams driver Felipe Massa finished the race in the sixth position. But his teammate Lance Stroll retired due to suspected braking issue on his Williams.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Both Sahara Force India drivers managed to finish in point scoring places. Sergio Perez finished in seventh place ahead of Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jnr. Second Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat finished in ninth after a late pitstop.

Sebastian Vettel Wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso was in final point scoring position. But the car developed a problem, and Esteban Ocon clinched the tenth position.

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Article Published On: Monday, March 27, 2017, 10:59 [IST]
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