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Melbourne 2005 - chronology

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chronology of race weekend

lap
Sat PMTakuma Satoretired - driving mistake
Kimi Räikkonenrace stopped
Michael Schumacher, Tiago Monteiroovertaking
David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Christijan Albersovertaking try
17Christijan Albersretired - unknown
Fernando Alonso, Jacques Villeneuveovertaking
Felipe Massadriving mistake
Fernando Alonso, Jarno Trulliovertaking
43Michael Schumacher, Nick Heidfeldretired - collision
Great season-debut for Renault
In the first Qualifying the unsteady weather shuffles the starting grid. Fisichella leads 2. seconds to Trulli and gains another second in the second qualifying session. Michael Schumacher starts only from the 19th place.

In the race there is remarkably few overtaking, despite the mixed starting grid. Fisichella drives away in front and loses the lead only during pitstops.

The biggest surprise is Red Bull, although the team had much luck during qualifying, Coulthard shows that the car is competitive.

Alonso's performance as he drives from 13th place to the podium shows the real potential of the Renault. Also Alonso was pretty much the only driver who overtook others on the track.

In the end, Fisichella wins easily the grand prix.