Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton:"It's not about defending the title. It's about winning the title. I'm not here to defend anything." #AusGP #F1
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Return to form for @ScuderiaFerrari: 2014 Podiums = 2 (whole season) 2015 Podiums = 1 (after one race) #AusGP #Vettel pic.twitter.com/eZpCqoL5i5
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Nico Rosberg come second followed by Sebastian Vettel

Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian Grand Prix for the second time

Out on lap 42, Kimi Raikkonen won't be adding to his 5 podium finishes at the #AusGP today pic.twitter.com/mW1nejX47N
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ON THE CHARGE: @MassaFelipe19 is closing the gap on Vettel - gap is under three seconds with 10 laps to go #AusGP pic.twitter.com/xXSB6ddixE
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Hamilton now leads Rosberg by 2 seconds

The young Brazilian is currently in 5th place

Felipe Nasr is having a terrific race

Hulkenberg makes his final pitstop; rejoins the race in 7th position

Rosberg sets another fastest lap; Now 1.8 seconds adrift of Hamilton

LAP 45/58: 1 HAM 2 ROS (+2.2) 3 VET (+27.0) 4 MAS (+30.2) 5 NAS (+64.6) 6 RIC (66.2) #AusGP pic.twitter.com/TloSyASy9A
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OUT: Kimi Raikkonen's race is over on lap 42. Left rear tyre not fitted properly after pit stop #AusGP pic.twitter.com/wcofzNS5eP
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Ericsson rejoins the race in 9th place after a pitstop

Nasr & Ricciardo now in a battle for 5th after Raikkonen's retirement. Car performance ratings via #F1Access pic.twitter.com/t52EKMJZca
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Perez is back to 10th place as he overtakes Button

Just 1.5 seconds separating Hamilton and Rosberg at the top of the grid

Jenson Button is in 10th position thanks to Raikkonen's retirement

DRS is now enabled

Raikkonen is out; Miscommunication in the pitstop cost Raikkkoen dear

LAP 34: Heartbreak for Max Verstappen, whose F1 debut ends due to Power Unit failure. Yellow flags here. #AusGP pic.twitter.com/uoQQhARDNI
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LAP 40: Red Bull tell Ricciardo: "You're faster than Nasr, let's have him!" Gap is 0.8secs #AusGP
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Sainz junior attempts a brilliant overtaking move over Perez

Rosberg sets the fastest lap time; reduces Hamilton's lead

There are now 12 cars on the grid with 22 laps to go

Max Verstappen pulls to a halt after smoke in his car

The Finn will aim to finish closer to Vettel

Raikkonen now sets the fastest lap; closing in on Massa in fourth place

We are now half way through the Australian Grand Prix; It is Hamilton, Rosberg, Vettel, Massa and Raikkonen leading the race

Hamilton now leads Rosberg by 3,5 seconds after 29 laps

Ericsson races past Perez in turn 1; currenlty in 10th place

After a disastrous pit stop, Sainz Jr drops down the grid

Raikkonen is in fifth in the 28th lap

Hamilton leads the race again

Rosberg pits

Rosberg leads the race after Hamilton pits

Can Vettel overtake Massa?

Vettel pits in third place

Massa is in fifth place

Ricciardo pits on lap 24

Hulkenberg takes a pitstop

Massa takes a pitstop; Returns to the track in sixth place

Close contest between Ericsson and Hulkenberg for ninth place; just 0.6 seconds separating them

Rosberg touched the wall at turn 11; radios to check for tyre degradation

Raikkonen now sets the fastest lap on those new softs

Hamilton leads Rosberg by 2.8 seconds in the 18th lap

Intriguing battle between Sergio Perez and Jenson Button

Raikkonen moves past Sainz Junior for seventh place

Romain Grosjean retires from the race; Only 13 cars on the grid

Pastor Maldonado hits the barriers; Safety car comes on the track