Vettel begins defence with masterful win!!!

Sebastian Vettel began the defence of his world title in Australia with a dominant performance in the Red Bull to win from Lewis Hamilton of McLaren at Albert Park!!!

RACE STANDINGS

P. Driver Team Time

1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 1:29:30.259
2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren + 22.297
3 Vitaly Petrov Renault + 30.560
4 Fernando Alonso Ferrari + 31.772
5 Mark Webber Red Bull + 38.171
6 Jenson Button McLaren + 54.304
7 Sergio Perez Sauber + 1:05.845
8 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber + 1:16.872
9 Felipe Massa Ferrari + 1:25.186
10 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso at 1 lap
11 Adrian Sutil Force India at 1 lap
12 Paul Di Resta Force India at 1 lap
13 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso at 1 lap
14 Nick Heidfeld Renault at 1 lap
15 Jarno Trulli Lotus at 2 laps
16 Jerome d' Ambrosio Virgin at 4 laps
17 Timo Glock Virgin at 9 laps (NC)
18 Rubens Barrichello Williams at 10 laps (DNF)
19 Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP at 36 laps (DNF)
20 Michael Schumacher Mercedes GP at 39 laps (DNF)
21 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus at 39 laps (DNF)
22 Pastor Maldonado Williams at 49 laps (DNF)