Jennie Gow
BBC Radio 5 live pit-lane reporter

"Can Arnie come back and do all the podium interviews please….brilliant value and the highlight of the race?"

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David Brabham:, external Well done to Lewis Hamilton for winning the Sir Jack Brabham trophy. The old man would approve of that dominant display.

Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer in Melbourne

"A round of applause for Hamilton as he walks through the media centre on the way to the news conference room."

• Lewis Hamilton takes his seventh win in the last eight races.

• Mercedes have now scored 12 one-two finishes in the last 12 months.

• Nico Rosberg has only beaten Lewis Hamilton once in the last eight races (Brazil).

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, who finished third: "It feels great to be with Ferrari. It's a very big honour and I'm very happy.

"We've had a great winter and I said to the guys thanks very much. I'm very proud, there's a lot of work ahead to beat these two and Mercedes."

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, who finished second: "It's a nice feeling to be second because it is an awesome start to the season for Mercedes. The team have given us an absolutely stunning car this year so thank you to the team for that.

"Lewis drove like a world champion today but I was driving to the max every lap and I will be doing my best to give this guy a big run for his money.

"A lot is in the head not just during the whole race but during whole season. To not make a mistake the whole way round while being challenged physically and mentally is demanding."

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Oh now this is just glorious. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Lewis Hamilton after interviewing Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel and together they say those iconic three words: "I'll BE BACK!"

Amazing scenes.

A serious response now from race winner Lewis Hamilton: "It is incredibly physical in these cars.

"I am very honoured to be up here with these amazing drivers and great work from the team."

First question to Lewis Hamilton, who, pretty much like the rest of us, is just amazed at being interviewed by Arnie.

"It is an incredibly feeling to continue winning but also great to be up here with you," says Hamilton. "I thought you were taller!"

Trophies presented, champagne sprayed and it is time now to hear from the three drivers.

And, look at this! Arnold Schwarzenegger is the man to do the interviews!

"Hey man! Wow," says a delighted Lewis Hamilton.

Waѕiyullah Budye: Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian Grand. What a way to start the new season! Legend.

Ben Wright: Great drives by Nasr and Hulkenberg though. Good effort from Button too.

James Humberstone: The constructors' championship is pretty much over already. No one can touch the Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel head on up to the podium.

Hamilton leaps on to the top step, shaking the hand of Vettel and patting his Mercedes team-mate Rosberg. A good first battle of 2015 between the two, but first blood to Hamilton.

Mercedes: Nico Rosberg: "Great job guys - incredible car, you deserved that."

1) Lewis Hamilton 2) Nico Rosberg 3) Sebastian Vettel 4) Felipe Massa 5) Felipe Nasr 6) Daniel Ricciardo 7) Nico Hulkenberg 8) Marcus Ericsson 9) Carlos Sainz 10) Sergio Perez

11) Jenson Button

Nico Rosberg pushed hard but he has to settle for second. Sebastian Vettel, on his Ferrari debut, secures a superb third.

Ben Edwards
BBC F1 commentator

"It's been an absolutely brilliant weekend for Lewis Hamilton. He's starting the season in the style he wanted."

LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX.

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Marcus Ericsson is still pushing Carlos Sainz for P8 and he goes for the pass at Turn 13, beautifully done and he steals the position.

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