The Marussia Virgin Racing team achieved its objective of bringing two cars to the chequered flag in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
The sun shone at last over Albert Park, with the track temperature registering 17°C for the start of the race and peaking at 23°C. As the action got underway, Timo recovered well after running wide to get a good opening stint under his belt, avoiding incident and preserving his Pirelli P-Zero tyres until he pitted for the first time on lap 18. Shortly after rejoining the track he radioed in to report a loose front left wheel and was forced to make his way slowly back to the pits. Refitting the wheel proved problematic and Timo was confined to the garage for five laps while the team repaired damage sustained to the drive pegs. He rejoined the race in 18th position and as a consequence of losing so much track time he fell further back. From there he could do no more than concentrate on finishing the race and eventually brought his car home but in an unclassified position.
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