2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix
2008 Round 1 · Melbourne · 2008-03-16
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- Laps
- 58
- Distance
- 307.574 km
- Circuit Type
- STREET
- Direction
- Clockwise
Circuit Details
| Course Length | 5.303 km |
|---|---|
| Turns | 16 |
| Qualifying Format | KNOCKOUT |
Race Results
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Starting Grid
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Qualifying
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No qualifying 1 data available.
No qualifying 2 data available.
No pre-qualifying data available.
No sprint qualifying data available.
No sprint race data available for this event.
No sprint grid available for this event.
Fastest Laps
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Pit Stops
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Safety Car Periods
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| Cause | Deployed | Retreated | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Accident | 27 | 31 | 3 |
| Accident | 45 | 49 | 3 |
No virtual safety car periods recorded for this event.
No red flag periods recorded for this event.
No Driver of the Day voting for this event.
Drivers' Championship after Race
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| Pos ↑ | Driver | Pts | +/- | Champ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton | 10 | — | — |
| 2 | Nick Lars Heidfeld | 8 | — | — |
| 3 | Nico Erik Rosberg | 6 | — | — |
| 4 | Fernando Alonso Díaz | 5 | — | — |
| 5 | Heikki Johannes Kovalainen | 4 | — | — |
| 6 | Kazuki Nakajima | 3 | — | — |
| 7 | Sébastien Olivier Bourdais | 2 | — | — |
| 8 | Kimi-Matias Räikkönen | 1 | — | — |
Constructors' Championship after Race
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Free Practice 1
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Free Practice 2
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Free Practice 3
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No Free Practice 4 data available for this event.
No Warming Up data available for this event.
Lap Leaders
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008?
Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008 for McLaren.
Who took pole position for the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008?
Lewis Hamilton started the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008 from pole position.
Where was the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008 held?
The 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008 was held at Melbourne on March 16, 2008.
Were there safety cars or red flags at the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008?
A safety car was deployed at the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix 2008.