Australian GP: Sebastian Vettel seizes win from Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel (R) celebrates his Australian Grand Prix win on the podium with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Mar 25, 2018 9:10 PM IST

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Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel (R) celebrates his Australian Grand Prix win on the podium with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. (REUTERS)

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Sebastian Vettel’s season-opening came thanks to a pit stop made during the safety car. (REUTERS)

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Haas' Kevin Magnussen was forced to retire, as was his teammate. (REUTERS)

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Lewis Hamilton started the race from pole position. (REUTERS)

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At one point, Kimi Raikkonen lead Sebastian Vettel during the race. (REUTERS)

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Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel celebrates his win on the podium with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. (REUTERS)

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Lewis Hamilton lead the race for long periods and looked set for a win. (REUTERS)

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However, the introduction of the safety car and a timely pit-stop from Sebastian Vettel saw the German take the lead. (REUTERS)

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Sebastian Vettel can’t hide his joy at winning the maiden race of the season. (REUTERS)

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Sebastian Vettel celebrates his win on the podium with the trophy. (REUTERS)