The 2013 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that was held on 17 March 2013 as the opening round of the 2013 World Championship. The race was held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park. It was the 78th race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix – which dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928 – and the 18th time the event has been held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. The race was won by Kimi Räikkönen with Fernando Alonso coming second and Sebastian Vettel coming third. Round 1 of 19 · 2013 Formula One World Championship March 17, 2013 at 06:00 UTC Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia Podium: 1. Kimi Raikkonen · 2. Fernando Alonso · 3. Sebastian Vettel Pole position: Sebastian Vettel Wiki link