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The 2012 Australian Grand Prix (formally, the 2012 Formula 1 Qantas 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.

The race, contested over 58 laps, was won by McLaren driver Jenson Button who took his third victory at the Albert Park Circuit. Reigning Double World Champion Sebastian Vettel, driving for Red Bull Racing, finished in second place, while polesitter and McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton completed the podium. Australian Mark Webber was fourth, his best result in his home grand prix.

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• * Ricciardo did not complete a flying lap in the third part of qualifying.
• Friday Practice 1 – McLaren set the Melbourne standard
• Friday Practice 2 – Schumacher tops unsettled session
• Saturday Practice – Hamilton pips Grosjean
• Qualifying – Hamilton heads McLaren one-two
• Race – Button proves untouchable in Melbourne

• ¹ – Total time includes time elapsed under red flag conditions.
• * Räikkönen was given a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change after the second practice session. Raikkonen facing five-place grid penalty
• Friday Practice 1 – Hamilton stakes claim at Sepang
• Friday Practice 2 – Hamilton stays on top for McLaren
• Saturday Practice – Rosberg flies for Mercedes
• Qualifying – Hamilton beats Button to Sepang pole
• Race – Alonso holds off stellar Perez for Sepang victory