Australian Grand Prix 2015 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton opened the 2015 season with a commanding victory at the Australian Grand Prix, defeating Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel at Albert Park. Starting from pole, Hamilton controlled the race from the front, demonstrating that Mercedes' dominance would continue into F1's second hybrid season. Vettel's podium on his Ferrari debut was impressive, showing the Scuderia's resurgence under new leadership and providing hope they could challenge Mercedes more effectively than in 2014.

The race showcased Hamilton's complete mastery as he led every lap and set the fastest lap, never giving his rivals any opportunity to challenge. Rosberg followed home in second, already facing the uphill task of defeating his in-form teammate. Vettel's Ferrari debut podium delighted the tifosi and suggested that Ferrari's technical recovery under James Allison and Maurizio Arrivabene was bearing fruit.

Hamilton's Australian triumph launched his 2015 title defense in perfect fashion, establishing early dominance over the championship. The victory demonstrated that Mercedes had maintained their technical advantage over the winter, while Hamilton's form suggested he would be even more formidable than in his championship-winning 2014 campaign. The season opener set the template for what would become Hamilton's third world championship.