The 2017 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that took place on 26 March 2017 in Melbourne. The race was contested over fifty-seven laps of the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit and was the first round of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship. The race marked the 82nd race in the combined history of the Australian Grand Prix – which dates back to the 100 Miles Road Race of 1928 – and the 22nd time the event was held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. The reigning World Champion Nico Rosberg was the winner of the 2016 race, but he did not defend his win as he retired from the sport after the 2016 season. Round 1 of 20 · 2017 Formula One World Championship March 26, 2017 at 05:00 UTC Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Lewis Hamilton · 3. Valtteri Bottas Pole position: Lewis Hamilton Wiki link