The 2011 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 27 March 2011 at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. It was the 76th race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix that dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928. Originally planned as the second race of the 2011 Formula One season, it became the season opener with the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix due to civil unrest in the country. Round 1 of 19 · 2011 Formula One World Championship March 27, 2011 at 06:00 UTC Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Lewis Hamilton · 3. Vitaly Petrov Pole position: Sebastian Vettel Wiki link