The 2016 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that was held on 20 March 2016 in Melbourne. The race was contested over fifty-seven laps of the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit and was the first round of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship. The race marked the 81st race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix – which dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928 – and the 21st time the event was held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg was the race winner. Round 1 of 21 · 2016 Formula One World Championship March 20, 2016 at 05:00 UTC Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia Podium: 1. Nico Rosberg · 2. Lewis Hamilton · 3. Sebastian Vettel Pole position: Lewis Hamilton Wiki link