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Australian GP: Top photos from the race

Motorsport.com's selection of photos from the Australian Grand Prix, the first round of the 2018 Formula 1 season.

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

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Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing, poses for a selfie with a fan

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing, poses for a selfie with a fan

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Nico Rosberg signs autographs for fans

Nico Rosberg signs autographs for fans

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Air display

Air display

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Fan

Fan

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Drivers group photo

Drivers group photo

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Samantha Jade sings the Australian national anthem prior to the start

Samantha Jade sings the Australian national anthem prior to the start

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Niki Lauda, Mercedes AMG F1 Non-Executive Chairman and Chase Carey, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Formula One Group

Niki Lauda, Mercedes AMG F1 Non-Executive Chairman and Chase Carey, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Formula One Group

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A Melbourne grid mascot in front of the car of Brendon Hartley, Toro Rosso

A Melbourne grid mascot in front of the car of Brendon Hartley, Toro Rosso

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade

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Force India F1 mechanics on the grid

Force India F1 mechanics on the grid

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Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33 Renault, climbs out of his car on the grid

Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33 Renault, climbs out of his car on the grid

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power  leads at the start of the race

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power leads at the start of the race

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Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14 at the start of the race

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14 at the start of the race

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Marcus Ericsson, Sauber C37, Brendon Hartley, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13, Pierre Gasly, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13, Sergey Sirotkin, Williams FW41 and Charles Leclerc, Sauber C37

Marcus Ericsson, Sauber C37, Brendon Hartley, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13, Pierre Gasly, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13, Sergey Sirotkin, Williams FW41 and Charles Leclerc, Sauber C37

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Track action

Track action

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H, Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, and the rest of the field at the start

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H, Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, and the rest of the field at the start

Photo by: Andrew Hone / Motorsport Images

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 Tag Heuer, spins in the path of Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-18 Ferrari

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 Tag Heuer, spins in the path of Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-18 Ferrari

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 spins

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 spins

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 spins

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 spins

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Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-18 after stopping

Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-18 after stopping

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Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11 Mercedes

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11 Mercedes

Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14

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Safety car

Safety car

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 Tag Heuer, Carlos Sainz Jr., Renault Sport F1 Team R.S. 18

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14 Tag Heuer, Carlos Sainz Jr., Renault Sport F1 Team R.S. 18

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Charles Leclerc, Sauber C37 Ferrari, battles with Lance Stroll, Williams FW41 Mercedes

Charles Leclerc, Sauber C37 Ferrari, battles with Lance Stroll, Williams FW41 Mercedes

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Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H

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Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

Esteban Ocon, Force India VJM11

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Pit board for Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33

Pit board for Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, makes a pit stop

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, makes a pit stop

Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, makes a pit stop

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, makes a pit stop

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Sergio Perez, Force India VJM11 pit stop

Sergio Perez, Force India VJM11 pit stop

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H crosses the line and takes the chequered flag

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H crosses the line and takes the chequered flag

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H celebrates

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H celebrates

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H celebrates in parc ferme

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Inaki Rueda, Race Strategist, Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 3rd position. and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd position

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Inaki Rueda, Race Strategist, Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 3rd position. and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd position

Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, celebrates victory on the podium

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, celebrates victory on the podium

Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd position, Inaki Rueda, Race Strategist, Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1st position, and Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 3rd position, on the podium

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd position, Inaki Rueda, Race Strategist, Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1st position, and Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 3rd position, on the podium

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari celebrates with the champagne on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari celebrates with the champagne on the podium

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1st position, celebrates on the podium with Champagne

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1st position, celebrates on the podium with Champagne

Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, third place, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, celebrate on the podium as confetti rains down

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, third place, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, celebrate on the podium as confetti rains down

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari celebrates on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari celebrates on the podium

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Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, with his trophy and Champagne

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, with his trophy and Champagne

Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, celebrates victory on the podium

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, celebrates victory on the podium

Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images

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