F1: The Australian Grand Prix - in pictures

Lewis Hamilton looks out from beneath his visor before the start of the Australian Grand Prix
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Jenson Button, who began second on the grid, passes his McLaren team-mate Hamilton on the first corner
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Williams-Renault's Bruno Senna is involved in a collision at the first corner
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Button leads the field into turn nine, with Hamilton not far behind Photograph: John Donegan/AP

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel goes off-road as he misjudges a corner while chasing the Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, meanwhile, shows how it should be done Photograph: Diego Azubel/EPA

Vettel leads Hamilton and Button later in the race
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Button takes the chequered flag to win the Australian Grand Prix Photograph: Andrew Brownbill/AP

Button celebrates after his win
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Vettel, who finished second, joins Button on the podium to toast their achievements
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