2008: Hamilton triumphs in Australia and Rosberg’s first podium

#OnThisDay 16th March, at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Rubens Barrichello celebrated his 250th Grand Prix start. However, it was a disappointing day for him after he was disqualified for ignoring a red light at the pit-lane exit. Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole, won the race, setting the stage for his eventual Drivers’ Championship victory that year.

Nick Heidfeld secured second for Sauber, and Nico Rosberg third in a Williams. This was Rosberg’s first F1 podium finish.

The race was also the first time in seven years, since the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix, not to feature cars using traction control, which the FIA had banned at the end of 2007.

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The Parc Fermé (@theparcferme):

RT @negativecamber_: I saw someone post saying there were 120 overtakes at #AustraliaGP this year. 45 last year. They said, “people were w…

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It's time for the F2 feature to get underway!

Who will win? Find out by following the live action at @FastestPitLive

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ARRANCA LA FÓRMULA 1

📌Primera carrera del 2026 en el circuito de #AustraliaGP.

📌Norris buscará defender su titulo 🫵🏻.

📌 Checo Pérez está de regreso y debutara con #Cadillac

Checa todos los detalles de este gran inicio de temporada, con @[email protected] 😉

In vista della stagione F1 2026, Apple arricchisce Mappe con un'esperienza dettagliata per il Gran Premio d'Australia. È il primo anno di diritti esclusivi per Apple TV+ negli Stati Uniti. 🏎️🇦🇺

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Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega):

Así queda la clasificación final con Antonelli en P4 y Albon P5
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