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The cars have been unveiled, drivers named and pre-season testing completed, which means it’s time to christen a new Formula 1 season.

Last year Australia’s Albert Park welcomed in a new F1 era of V6 turbo charged engines along with the changing of the guard in the sport’s hierarchy.

Red Bull Racing’s dominance of the previous four years was quickly replaced by the all conquering Mercedes squad, while a host of new driving talents came to the fore, headlined by Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo.

Fast forward 12 months, the formula remains largely untouched although the ugly noses of 2014 have been banished to the history books, thanks to the new 2015 sporting regulations.

Results from pre-season testing suggests that Mercedes continue as favourites, but just how much an advantage the Brackley team holds is unclear.

Testing often provides a skewed outlook as to the natural order of the grid which always adds to the intrigue ahead of the first race of the season.

Mercedes’ domination of 2014 has forced many teams to rethink to close the gap, but while the rest of the paddock has been playing catch up, the three

pointed star has continued to develop.However, it is clear Ferrari, Williams and Red Bull

have all experienced a strong pre-season sug-gesting Mercedes may face a much more fierce challenge in 2015.

The same cannot be said for McLaren who have endured a difficult start to life with new engine supplier Honda, coupled with Fernando Alonso’s test crash that has ruled him out of the season opener.

After the concoction of jubilation and devastation following Ricciardo’s disqualification from second in last year’s Australian Grand Prix, all eyes will be on the Western Australian to deliver.

The 25-year-old has won over an army of fans last season with his swash buckling driving style and his infectious smile.

Buoyed by a breakthrough 2014 including three victories, the smiling assassin riding a wave of new-found confidence could just unleash another impeccable drive this weekend to send the partisan crowd into raptures.

Albert Park primed to christen F1 2015

3 WELCOME/CONTENTS

7 CIRCUIT GUIDE

9 F1 ENTRY LIST

11 PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN GP WINNERS

13 TV TIMES

14 2015 F1 CALENDAR

16 HAMILTON/ROSBERG

17 RICCIARDO/KVYAT

19 MASSA/BOTTAS

20 VETTEL/RAIKKONEN

22 BUTTON/MAGNUSSEN

23 HULKENBERG/PEREZ

25 VERSTAPPEN/SAINZ JNR

26 GROSJEAN/MALDONADO

28 ERICSSON/NASR

29 STEVENS/MERHI

31 F1 WORLD CHAMPIONS

32 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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RICCIARDO READY TO REWRITE THE HISTORY BOOKSFor a country which prides itself on sporting success, glory at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix...

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or a country which prides itself on sporting success, glory at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has so far eluded the nation’s

best drivers. In fact its been 35 years since the last

Australian won a grand prix on home soil when former F1 world champion Alan Jones won a non world championship Australian Grand Prix at Calder Park in 1980.

To put this in perspective the feat arrived 11 years before Australia’s latest hot shoe Daniel Ricciardo entered this world.

Many talented Australian drivers have tried to conquer their home event, but it has often ended in disappointment.

Mark Webber’s fourth place finish in 2012 remains the best result for a native at the home grand prix.

Last year Ricciardo provided hope for a motorsport crazed nation by coming close to cracking the hoodoo, only to be disqualified from a second place finish for a breach of the fuel regulations.

Although the drive ended ultimately in disappointment, it was that performance which made the F1 world and the Australian public stand up and take notice of the 25-year-old from Perth.

Since that moment Ricciardo has gone from strength-to-strength by outgunning his then illustrious team-mate Sebastian Vettel to become a major player at the sharp end of the grid.

After victories at Canada, Hungary and Spa, he emerged as the only driver to defeat the all conquering Mercedes in 2014.

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A year on since his tumultuous drive in last year’s Australian Grand Prix, Ricciardo heads to Albert Park with an air of confidence, knowing he is capable of beating the world’s best on the highest stage.

Having offered the Australian public more than a glimpse into his potential, the home crowd will be desperate for the smiling assassin to create history by becoming the first Aussie to win an F1 Grand Prix on home soil.

However, on paper it is unrealistic to expect Ricciardo to stand on the top step of the podium come Sunday following Mercedes impressive showing in pre-season testing.

While it is difficult to deduce the state of play from testing results, it is clear the reigning world champion team has an edge over the field.

Such is Mercedes dominance in testing, Ricciardo admits he is likely to be chasing the silver arrows but remains confident he will challenge for a podium and one he can keep on his record.

“It’s good to be back. Last year obviously there were some mixed emotions, but it’s nice,” said Ricciardo.

“I’m ready to get the season going and it’s cool that it happens here at home.

“Obviously I got a taste of the podium last year and this year I’d love to taste it again and keep that taste in my mouth a little longer.

“I think if we put it all together we can definitely fight for that last spot on the podium this weekend. We’ll obviously try and apply as much pressure to the Mercs as possible.”

Although Ricciardo is setting his goals on a podium finish, former world champion Jones, the last home grown winner of an Australian Grand Prix, says it is conceivable that the Red Bull driver could deliver a milestone victory.

“I think Daniel will rise to the occasion even more so,” Jones told Speedcafe.com.

“He knows he can do it thats half the battle. He has got the confidence and he exceeded everyone’s expectations last year, so he comes into this year with an air of confidence there is no doubt about that.

“It is possible, at the end of the day he was on the podium last year.

“He only needs to have the two Merc drivers have each other off, a bit of unreliability, or a wet/dry race, there are a lot of variables that could have him up there.”

“It would be fantastic (If he could become the first winner)

“I think it would lift (Formula 1 in this country) a few percent more.

“It’s already at a pretty high level there are not too many Aussie’s in this country that don’t know Daniel Ricciardo.

“To win a grand prix here would lift it that little bit more.”

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Location: Albert Park, Melbourne Length: 5.303 kmRace Laps: 58Race Distance: 307.574 km Lap Record: 1:24.125 (MSC, 04)

Circuit CharacteristicsNumber of corners: 16 (6 left, 10 right)Distance to first corner: 265 mBraking Events: 8 (6 heavy)Pit lane length under speed limit control: 289 mPit lane time at 60 km/h: 17.3Tyre Energy (1 = low / 3 = high)Brake Energy (1 = low / 3 = high)

ALBERT PARK CIRCUIT GUIDE

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2015 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List No Driver Team Chassis Engine

44 Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W06 Mercedes

6 Nico ROSBERG (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W06 Mercedes

3 Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB11 Renault

26 Danill KVYAT (RUS) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB11 Renault

19 Felipe MASSA (BRA) Williams Martini Racing FW37 Mercedes

77 Valtteri BOTTAS (FIN) Williams Martini Racing FW37 Mercedes

5 Sebastien VETTEL (DEU) Scuderia Ferrari SF15-T Ferrari

7 Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN) Scuderia Ferrari SF15-T Ferrari

22 Jenson BUTTON (GBR McLaren Honda MP4-30 Honda

20 Kevin MAGNUSSEN (DEN) McLaren Honda MP4-30 Honda

27 Nico HULKENBERG (DEU) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM08 Mercedes

11 Sergio PEREZ (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM08 Mercedes

33 Max VERSTAPPEN (NED) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR10 Renault

55 Carlos SAINZ Jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR10 Renault

8 Romain GROSJEAN (FRA) Lotus F1 Team E23 Mercedes

13 Pastor MALDONADO (VEN) Lotus F1 Team E23 Mercedes

9 Marcus ERICSSON (SWE) Sauber F1 Team C34 Ferrari

12 Felipe NASR (BRA) Sauber F1 Team C34 Ferrari

TBA Will STEVENS (GBR) Manor Marussia F1 Team TBA Ferrari

TBA Roberto MERHI (GBR) Manor Marussia F1 Team TBA Ferrari

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Year Driver Car Location

2014 Nico Rosberg Mercedes Albert Park

2013 Kimi Raikkonen Lotus - Renault Albert Park

2012 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park

2011 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Albert Park

2010 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park

2009 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes Albert Park

2008 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park

2007 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari Albert Park

2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Albert Park

2005 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault Albert Park

2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Albert Park

2003 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park




1999 Eddie Irvine Ferrari Albert Park

1998 Mikka Hakkinen McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park

1997 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Albert Park

1996 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Albert Park

1995 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Adelaide Parklands

1994 Nigel Mansel Williams-Renault Adelaide Parklands

1993 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Ford Adelaide Parklands

1992 Gerhard Berger McLaren- Honda Adelaide Parklands

1991 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Adelaide Parklands

1990 Nelson Piquet Benetton-Ford Adelaide Parklands

1989 Thierry Boutsen Williams-Renault Adelaide Parklands

1988 Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Adelaide Parklands

1987 Gerhard Berger Ferrari Adelaide Parklands

1986 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Adelaide Parklands

1985 Keke Rosberg Williams-Honda Adelaide Parklands

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A new deal between Fox Sports and Network Ten that will see just 10 Formula 1 races shown live on free-to-air will start this season.

Statements announcing the five-year agreement confirm that the subscription service will carry live coverage of practice, qualifying and races from this season.

Ten of those races will also be simulcast live on Network Ten, which had exclusively hosted F1 in Australia since 2003.

The free-to-air station will continue to broadcast all sessions from Albert Park’s Australian Grand Prix as part of the agreement.

The 10 races that are exclusively live on Fox Sports will be seen on Ten’s sub-channel One HD in 60 minute highlights form at 9:30pm on the following Monday.

s of adding the AGP event to the championship, the late nature of the deal is said to have delayed that plan for another year.

Times TV

Australian live broadcast schedule for 2015 Formula 1 World

Championship1. March 13-15: Melbourne, Australia (FOX & TEN)2. March 27-29: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (FOX)3. April 10-12: Shanghai, China (FOX)4. April 17-19: Sakhir, Bahrain (FOX & TEN)5. May 8-10: Catalunya, Spain (FOX)6. May 22-24: Monte Carlo, Monaco (FOX & TEN)7. June 5-7: Montreal, Canada (FOX)8. June 19-21: Spielberg, Austria (FOX & TEN)9. July 3-5: Silverstone, Great Britain (FOX)10. July 17-19: TBA, Germany (FOX & TEN)11. July 24-26: Budapest, Hungary (FOX)12. August 21-23: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (FOX & TEN)13. September 4-6: Monza, Italy (FOX)14. September 18-20: Singapore (FOX & TEN)15. September 25-27: Suzuka, Japan (FOX)16. October 9-11: Sochi, Russia (FOX & TEN)17. October 23-25: Austin, United States (FOX)18. October 30-November 1: Mexico City, Mexico (FOX & TEN)19. November 13-15: Sao Paulo, Brazil (FOX)20. November 27-29: Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi (FOX & TEN)

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ROUND EVENT DATE

1 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park March 13-15

2 Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang International Circuit March 27-29

3 Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai International Circuit April 10-12

4 Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir Circuit April 17-19

5 Spanish Grand Prix, Catalunya Circuit May 8-10

6 Monaco Grand Prix, Monte-Carlo May 22-24

7 Canadian Grand Prix, Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve June 5-7

8 Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring June 19-21

9 British Grand Prix, Silverstone July 3-5

10 German Grand Prix, TBC July 17-19

11 Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring July 24-26

12 Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps August 21-23

13 Italian Grand Prix, Monza September 4-6

14 Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Circuit September 18-20

15 Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka September 25-27

16 Russian Grand Prix, Sochi October 9-11

17 United States Grand Prix, Austin, Circuit of the Americas October 23-25

18 Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City October 30-November 1

19 Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos November 13-15

20 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit November 27-29

F1 CHAMPIONSHIP2015 CALENDAR

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Nico Rosberg

TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W06

Date of Birth: June 27, 1985Born: Wiesbaden, Germany F1 Debut: 2006 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 2nd (2014)2014 Championship Finish: 2ndCareer Highlights: 2014 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2005 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 1st F: 14th2014 Australian GP Q: 3rd F: 1st

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 166Race Wins: 8First Race Win: 2012 Chinese GPBest Qualifying: 1st x 9

Podiums: 26First Podium: 2008 Australian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix

2015 SEASON Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: 1st F: 14th

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AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 3rd F: 1st2013, Q: 6th F: DNF2012, Q: 7th F: 12th2011, Q: 7th F: DNF2010, Q: 6th F: 5th2009, Q: 5th F: 6th2008, Q: 7th F: 3rd2007, Q: 12th F: 7th2006, Q: 14th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2006Starts: 9Finishes: 6Best Race Finish: 1st (2014)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2014)Average Race Finish: 5.7Average Race Qualifying: 7.4

#44TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W06

Lewis HamiltonDate of Birth: January 7, 1985Born: Tewin, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2007 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2014, 2008)2014 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: 2014 F1 World Champion, 2008 F1 World champion 2007 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2006 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2005 F3 EuroSeries Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 2nd F: 1st2014 Australian GP, Q: 1st F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 148Race Wins: 33First Race Win: 2007 Canadian GP

Best Qualifying: 1st x 35 Podiums: 70First Podium: 2007 Australian GPLast Podium: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: 2nd F: 1st

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q 1st F: DNF2013, Q: 3rd F: 5th2012, Q: 1st F: 3rd2011, Q: 2nd F: 2nd2010, Q: 11th F: 6th2009, Q: 18th F: DSQ2008, Q: 1st F: 1st2007, Q: 4th F: 3rd

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2007Starts: 8Finishes: 6Best Race Finish: 1st (2008) Best Qualifying: 1st (2008, 2012, 2014)Average Race Finish: 3,3Average Race Qualifying: 5.1

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#3TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB11

Daniel Ricciardo Date of Birth: July 1, 1989Born: Perth, AustraliaF1 Debut: 2011 British GPBest Championship Finish: 3rd 20142014 Championship Finish: 3rdCareer Highlights: 2014 F1 World Championship 3rd overall, three-time GP winner, 2009 British F3 Champion, World Series by Renault 2010 runner-up,

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: EXC F: 4th2014 Australian GP, Q: 2nd F: DSQ

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 70Race Wins: 3First Race Win: 2014 Canada GPBest Qualifying: 2nd (Australia,China 2014)

Podiums: 7First Podium: 2014 Spain Last Podium: 2014 United States


LAST ROUND – Abu DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: EXC F: 4th

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 2nd F: DSQ2013, Q: 14th F: DNF2012, Q: 10th F: 9th

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 3Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 9th (2012)Best Qualifying: 2nd (2014)Average Race Finish: 9.0Average Race Qualifying: 8.7

#26TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB11

Danill KvyatDate of Birth: April 26, 1994Born: Oufa, RussiaF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15th 20142014 Championship Finish: 15thCareer Highlights: 2013 GP3 champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: 5th F: DNF 2014 Australian GP, Q: 8th F: 9th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 19Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19) Q: 5th F: DNF

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD Q: 8th F: 9th

AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 1Finishes: 1

Best Race Finish: 9thBest Qualifying: 8thAverage Race Finish: 9.0Average Race Qualifying: 8.0


Valtteri Bottas

TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW37

Date of Birth: August 28, 1989Born: Nastola, FinlandF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 4th 20142014 Championship Finish: 4thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP3 champion, 2010, 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series 3rd

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 3rd F: 3rd2014 Australian GP, Q: 15th F: 5th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 38Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 3rd 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix

Podiums: 6First Podium: 2014 Austrian Grand Prix Last Podium: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2015 SEASON Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19) Q: 3rd F: 3rd

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AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 15th F: 5th2013, Q: 16th F: 14th

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 2Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 5thBest Qualifying: 15thAverage Race Finish: 9.5Average Race Qualifying: 15.5

#19TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW37

Felipe MassaDate of Birth: April 25, 1981Born: Sao Paulo, BrazilF1 Debut: 2002 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 2nd 20082014 Championship Finish: 7thCareer Highlights: 2008 F1 World Championship runner up, 2006 F1 World Championship 3rd, 2001 Euro 3000 champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: 4th F: 2nd2014 Australian GP, Q: 9th F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 210Race Wins: 11First Race Win: 2006 Turkish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 16

Podiums: 38First Podium: 2006 European Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19) Q: 4th F: 2nd

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014: Q: 9th F: DNF2013, Q: 4th F: 4th2012, Q: 16th F: DNF2011, Q: 8th F: 7th2010, Q: 5th F: 3rd2009, Q: 6th F: DNF2008, Q: 4th F: DNF2007, Q: 22nd F: 6th2006, Q: 15th F: DNF2005, Q: 18th F: 10th2004, Q: 11th F: DNF2003, Did not compete2002, Q: 9th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2002Starts: 12Finishes: 5Best Race Finish: 3rd (2010)Best Qualifying: 4th (2008,2013)Average Race Finish: 6.0Average Race Qualifying: 10.6


Sebastian Vettel

TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: SF15-T

Date of Birth: July 3, 1987Born: Heppenheim, GermanyF1 Debut: 2007 United States GPBest Championship Finish: 1st x4 2010-2013 2014 Championship Finish: 5thCareer Highlights: Four-time F1 world champion 2010-2013, Youngest F1 Race winner 2008 Italian GP aged 21, 2006 F3 Euro Series runner-up, 2004 Formula BMW ADAC runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: EXC F: 8th2014 Australian GP, Q: 12th F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 140Race Wins: 39

First Race Win: 2008 Italian GP (Monza) Best Qualifying: 1st x45 Podiums: 67First Podium: 2008 Italian GP (Monza)Last Podium: 2014 Japanese GP


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LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: EXC F: 8th

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 12th F: DNF2013, Q: 1st F: 3rd2012, Q: 6th F: 2nd2011, Q: 1st F: 1st2010, Q: 1st F: DNF2009, Q: 3rd F: 13th2008, Q: 9th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2008Starts: 7Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 1st (2011)Best Qualifying: 1st x3 (2013, 2011, 2010)Average Race Finish: 4.8Average Race Qualifying: 4.7

#7TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: SF15-T

Kimi RaikkonenDate of Birth: October 17, 1979Born: Espoo, Finland F1 Debut: 2001 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2007)2014 Championship Finish: 12thCareer Highlights: 2007 F1 World Champion, 2003, 2005 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2000 Formula Renault UKChampion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 7th F: 10th2014 Australian GP, Q: 11th F: 7th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 211Race Wins: 20First Race Win: 2003 Malaysian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x16

Podiums: 77First Podium: 2002 Australian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2013 Korean Grand Prix


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: 7th F: 10th

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 11th F: 7th 2013, Q: 7th F: 1st2012, Q: 17th F: 7th2011, Did not compete2010, Did not compete2009, Q: 7th F: 15th2008, Q: 15th F: 8th2007, Q: 1st F: 1st2006, Q: 4th F: 2nd2005, Q: 10th F: 8th2004, Q: 10th F: DNF2003, Q: 15th F: 3rd2002, Q: 5th F: 3rd2001, Q 13th: F: 6th

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2001Starts: 12Finishes: 11Best Race Finish: 1st (2007, 2013)Best Qualifying: 1st (2007)Average Race Finish: 5.5Average Race Qualifying: 9.6


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Jenson Button

TEAM: MCLAREN-HONDA CAR: MP4-30

Date of Birth: January 19, 1980Born: Frome, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2000 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2009)2014 Championship Finish: 8thCareer Highlights: 2009 F1 World Champion, 2011 F1 runner up, 1998 British Formula Ford Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: 6th F: 5th2014 Australian GP, Q: 10th F: 3rd

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 267Race Wins: 15First Race Win: 2006 Hungarian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 8Podiums: 50First Podium: 2004 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2015 SEASON Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A


AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 10th F: 3rd2013, Q:10th F: 9th2012, Q: 2nd F: 1st

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2011, Q: 4th F: 6th2010, Q: 4th F: 1st2009, Q: 1st F: 1st2008, Q: 12th F: DNF2007, Q: 14th F: 15th2006, Q: 1st F: 10th2005, Q: 8th F: 11th2004, Q: 4th F: 6th2003, Q: 8th F: 10th2002, Q: 11th F: DNF2001, Q: 16th F: 14th2000, Q: 21st F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2000Starts: 15Finishes: 12Best Race Finish: 1st (2009, 2010, 2012)Best Qualifying: 1st (2006, 2009)Average Race Finish: 7.3Average Race Qualifying: 8.4

#20TEAM: MCLAREN-HONDA CAR: MP4-30

Kevin MagnussenDate of Birth: January 5, 1992Born: Roskilde, DenmarkF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 11th 20142014 Championship Finish: 11th Career Highlights: 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 champion, 2011 British F3 Runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: 9th F: 11th2014 Australian GP Q: 4th F: 2nd

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 19Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 1First Podium: 2014 Malaysian Grand

PrixLast Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2015 SEASON Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19) Q: 9th F: 11th

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 4th F: 2nd

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 2ndBest Qualifying: 4thAverage Race Finish: 2.0Average Race Qualifying: 4.0


Nico Hulkenberg

TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM08

Date of Birth: August 19, 1987Born: Emmerich, GermanyF1 Debut: 2010 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 9th (2014)2014 Championship Finish: 9thCareer Highlights: 2009 GP2 champion, 2005 Formula ADAC BMW champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 12th F: 6th2014 Australian GP, Q: 7th F: 6th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 77Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 1st 2010 Brazilian

Grand PrixPodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI GP (ROUND 19) Q: 12th F: 6th

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AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 7th F: 6th2013, Q: 11th F: DNS 2012, Q: 9th F: DNF2011 Did not compete2010, Q: 15th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2010Starts: 4Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 6th (2014)Best Qualifying: 7th (2014) Average Race Finish: 6.0 (2 DNF 1 DNS)Average Race Qualifying: 10.5

#11TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM08

Sergio PerezDate of Birth: January 26, 1990Born: Guadalajara, MexicoF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 10th (2012, 2014)2014 Championship Finish: 10thCareer Highlights: 2010 GP2 runner up, 2007 British F3 4th

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi), Q: 11th F: 7th2014 Australian GP, Q: 16th F: 10th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 75Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th x 2 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix, 2012 Belgian Grand PrixPodiums: 4First Podium: 2012 Malaysian Grand

PrixLast Podium: 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19) Q: 11th F: 7th

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 16th F: 10th2013, Q: 15th F: 11th2012, Q: 22nd F: 8th2011, Q: 13th F: DSQ

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 4Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 8th (2012)Best Qualifying: 13th (2011)Average Race Finish: 9.7Average Race Qualifying: 16.5


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Max Verstappen

TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO TEAM CAR: STR10

Date of Birth: September 30, 1997Born: Hasselt, BelgiumF1 Debut: 2015 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2014 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2014 FIA European Formula 3 Championship 3rd overall

FAST FACTS Last Round N/A2014 Australian GP, debut in 2015

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 0Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: N/APodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2015 SEASON Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

LAST ROUND – Debut in 2015

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD Debut in 2015

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS

#33

Debut: 2015Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

#55TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO TEAM CAR: STR10

Carlos Sainz JnrDate of Birth: September 1, 1994Born: Madrid, SpainF1 Debut: 2015 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2014 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 champion, 2011 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC champion






CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2015Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A


Romain Grosjean

TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E23

Date of Birth: April 17, 1986Born: Geneve, Switzerland, French nationalF1 Debut: 2009 European Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 7th (2013)2014 Championship Finish: 14thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 EuroSeries champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 14th F: 13th2014 Australian GP, Q: 21st F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 64Race Wins: 0

First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 2nd x1Podiums: 8First Podium: 2012 Bahrain Grand PrixLast Podium: 2013 USA Grand Prix



#8

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 21st F: DNF2013, Q: 8th F: 10th2012, Q: 3rd F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 3Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 10th (2013)Best Qualifying:3rd (2012)Average Race Finish: 10.0Average Race Qualifying: 11.0

#13TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E23

Pastor Maldonado Date of Birth: March 10, 1985Born: Maracay, VenezuelaF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15th (2012)2014 Championship Finish: 16thCareer Highlights: Spanish Grand Prix victory 2012, 2010 GP2 champion 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 3rd

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP), Q: 16th F: DNF2014 Australian GP Q: DNQ F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 77Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st 2012 Spanish

Grand PrixPodiums: 1First Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixLast Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand Prix


LAST ROUND – ABU DHABI (ROUND 19)Q: 16th F: DNF

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: DNQ F: DNF2013, Q: 17th F: DNF2012, Q: 8th F: 13th2011, Q: 15th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 4Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 13th (2012)Best Qualifying: 8th (2012)Average Race Finish: 13.0 (3 DNF)Average Race Qualifying: 15.3


Marcus Ericsson

TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C34

Date of Birth: September 2, 1990Born: Kumla, SwedenF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 19th 20142014 Championship Finish: 19thCareer Highlights: 2009 Japanese F3 champion, 2007 Formula BMW UK champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Russian GP), Q: 17th F: 19th 2014 Australian GP, Q: 20th F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 16Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 19th 2014 Australian Grand Prix, Spanish Grand Prix

Podiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A


LAST ROUND – RUSSIAN GP (ROUND 16) Q: 17th F: 19th

#9

AUSTRALIAN GP RECORD 2014, Q: 20th F: DNF

CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 1Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: 20thAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: 20.0

#12TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C34

Felipe NasrDate of Birth: August 22, 1992Born: Brasilia, BrazilF1 Debut: 2015 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2014 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2011 British F3 champion, 2009 Formula BMW Europe champion






CAREER AUSTRALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2015Starts: 0Finishes: 0

Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A


Will Stevens

TEAM: MANOR MARUSSIA TEAM CAR: TBA

Date of Birth: May 28, 1991Born: Madrid, SpainF1 Debut: 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 23rd, 20142014 Championship Finish: 23rdCareer Highlights: 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Championship 6th overall

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP) Q: 18th F: 17th2014 Australian GP, debut in 2015

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 1Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/A

Best Qualifying: 18th Podiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A




TBA


Roberto Merhi

TEAM: MANOR MARUSSIA TEAM CAR: TBA

Date of Birth: March 22, 1991Born: Castellon, SpainF1 Debut: 2015 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2014 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Championship 3rd overall

FAST FACTS Last Round (Abu Dhabi GP) Q: 18th F: 17thAustralian GP, debut in 2015

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 0Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 18th Podiums: 0

First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A




TBA



Year Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points

2014 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 11 7 384

2013 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 13 9 397




2009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 95

2008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98

2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 110

2006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134

2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 133

2004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148





1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 76

1998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 100

1997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81

1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 97

1995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102

1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 92

1993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 99

1992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108

1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 96

1990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 78

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EVENTSSCHEDULE OF

Friday March 13Start Category Session Duration11am Heritage Touring Cars Race 1 20 Minutes11.30am Shannons Historic

DemonstrationDemo 15 Minutes

12pm RAAF Roulettes Demo 15 Minutes12.30pm Formula 1 Practice 1 90 Minutes2.20pm V8 Supercars Race 1 30 Minutes3pm Ultimate Speed Comparison Demo 20 Minutes3.30pm Porsche Carrera Cup

AustraliaRace 1 10 Laps

3.55pm RAAF F/A 18 Jet Air Display Demo 10 Minutes4.30pm Formula 1 Practice 2 90 Minutes6.20pm V8 Supercars Race 2 30 Minutes

Thursday March 12Start Category Session Duration11am Shannons Historic


11.30am V8 Supercar and Porsche Activity

50 Minutes

12.15pm Albert Park Challenge driven by Renault

15 Minutes

12.40pm Heritage Touring Cars Practice 20 Minutes1.15pm V8 Supercars Practice 1 30 Minutes1.55pm RAAF Roulettes Demo 15 Minutes2.10pm Ultimate Speed

ComparisonPractice 20 Minutes

2.40pm Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

Practice 1 20 Minutes

3.10pm V8 Supercars Practice 2 30 Minutes3.50pm Heritage Touring Cars Qualifying 20 Minutes4.20pm Ultimate Speed

ComparisonDemo 15 Minutes

4.45pm Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

Qualifying 20 Minutes

5.15pm V8 Supercars Qualifying 30 Minutes

Sunday March 15Start Category Session Duration10.50am Shannons Historic


11.15am Heritage Touring Cars Race 3 20 Minutes11.40pm Ferrari Road Car Parade Demo 15 Minutes12.05pm V8 Supercars Race 4 40 Minutes12.55pm Porsche Carrera Cup

AustraliaRace 3 25 Minutes

1.35pm Junior GP Challenge 15 Minutes2pm Ultimate Speed Comparison Demo 15 Minutes2.30pm Formula 1 Drivers

Parade10 Minutes

2.40pm RAAF Roulettes Demo 15 Minutes3.10pm RAAF F/A 18 Jet Air Display Demo 10 Minutes4pm Formula 1 Australian Grand

PrixRace 58 Laps

Saturday March 14Start Category Session Duration11am Shannons Historic


11.35am Track Activity 25 Minutes12.10pm Heritage Touring Cars Race 2 20 Minutes12.45pm Porsche Carrera Cup

AustraliaRace 2 8 Laps

1.30pm RAAF Roulettes Demo 15 Minutes2pm Formula 1 Practice 3 60 Minutes3.20pm V8 Supercars Race 3 35 Minutes4.05pm Ultimate Speed Comparison Demo 15 Minutes4.30pm RAAF Roulettes Demo 10 Minutes5pm Formula 1 Qualifying 60 Minutes

32 F1 Australian Grand Prix I Schedule of Events


33F1 Australian Grand Prix I Schedule of Events





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