Nico Rosberg was fastest in both practice sessions on the opening day of the Formula One season in Melbourne.
Nico Rosberg was fastest in both practice sessions on the opening day of the Formula One season in Melbourne.
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The Mercedes driver was all smiles afterwards, not just because of his first place in both of Friday's practice sessions. Rosberg along with other members of the German team sported red noses in support of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event organized by British-based Comic Relief.
The Mercedes driver was all smiles afterwards, not just because of his first place in both of Friday's practice sessions. Rosberg along with other members of the German team sported red noses in support of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event organized by British-based Comic Relief.
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Lewis Hamilton guided his Silver Arrows to second place in both practice sessions.
Lewis Hamilton guided his Silver Arrows to second place in both practice sessions.
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Sebastian Vettel was third fastest in his first outing for his new team Ferrari. The four-time world champion switched team from Red Bull at the beginning of 2015.
Sebastian Vettel was third fastest in his first outing for his new team Ferrari. The four-time world champion switched team from Red Bull at the beginning of 2015.
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Vettel's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo had a frustrating first day back at the office, suffering engine failure during Friday's practice.
Vettel's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo had a frustrating first day back at the office, suffering engine failure during Friday's practice.
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Giedo van der Garde seen here in the Sauber garage during Friday's practice session. The Dutch driver recently took the Swiss team to court saying they had reneged on a promise that he would be a lead driver in 2015. Van der Garde won the case and the appeal held earlier this week but did not appear on the track on Friday.
Giedo van der Garde seen here in the Sauber garage during Friday's practice session. The Dutch driver recently took the Swiss team to court saying they had reneged on a promise that he would be a lead driver in 2015. Van der Garde won the case and the appeal held earlier this week but did not appear on the track on Friday.
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The Australian Grand Prix, the first of 20 races this season, gets underway on Saturday.
The Australian Grand Prix, the first of 20 races this season, gets underway on Saturday.
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