The 2012 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 18 March 2012 as the opening round of the 2012 Formula One season. It was the 77th race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix that dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928, and the 17th time the event has been held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park. Round 1 of 20 · 2012 Formula One World Championship March 18, 2012 at 06:00 UTC Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia Podium: 1. Jenson Button · 2. Sebastian Vettel · 3. Lewis Hamilton Pole position: Lewis Hamilton Wiki link