F1 Australian GP: List of all pole sitters over the years

The Australian GP is one of the country’s oldest motorsport events!

As the F1 community prepares for another exciting race of the season, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the rich history of pole position winners at the Australian GP. The Australian GP has always been a memorable track on the calendar, from its “special” winning trophy to the nail-biting final moments that have compelled the drivers to portray their exceptional skills.

One standout driver we can’t forget is Lewis Hamilton, who’s been a pole position superstar. He currently holds the record for the most pole positions at the Australian Grand Prix, securing the prime starting spot eight times.

But Hamilton isn’t alone in the spotlight. Take Mika Hakkinen, for example. He’s a two-time champ and he rocked the qualifying sessions at Albert Park from 1998 to 2000, grabbing pole position three times. His win in 1998 proved he was one of the fastest drivers out there.

Then there’s Michael Schumacher, a true legend. He clinched pole position three times too, in 2001, 2003, and 2004. Despite tough competition, he showed his skills on the track and made history.

And let’s not forget Sebastian Vettel. He’s a former champ too and he ruled the qualifying sessions in 2010, 2011, and 2013. His ability to shine with different teams proved he’s one of the best in the game.

Looking back at these incredible drivers, it’s clear that getting pole position at the Australian Grand Prix is a big deal. While Hamilton holds the record, turning those poles into wins is a whole other challenge.

As we dig deeper into the history of the Australian Grand Prix, let us explore the list of all pole sitters at one of the most challenging tracks on the F1 calendar.

Also Read: F1: Australian GP winners over the years

List of all drivers starting from pole position at the Australian GP

Year	Circuit	Driver	Constructor
1985	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	Lotus-Renault
1986	Adelaide	Nigel Mansell	Williams-Honda
1987	Adelaide	Gerhard Berger	Ferrari
1988	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1989	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1990	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1991	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1992	Adelaide	Nigel Mansell	Williams-Renault
1993	Adelaide	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Ford Cosworth
1994	Adelaide	Nigel Mansell	Williams-Renault
1995	Adelaide	Damon Hill	Williams-Renault
1996	Melbourne	Jacques Villeneuve	Williams-Renault
1997	Melbourne	Jacques Villeneuve	Williams-Renault
1998	Melbourne	Mika Hakkinen	McLaren-Mercedes
1999	Melbourne	Mika Hakkinen	McLaren-Mercedes
2000	Melbourne	Mika Hakkinen	McLaren-Mercedes
2001	Melbourne	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2002	Melbourne	Rubens Barrichello	Ferrari
2003	Melbourne	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2004	Melbourne	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2005	Melbourne	Giancarlo Fisichella	Renault
2006	Melbourne	Jenson Button	Honda
2007	Melbourne	Kimi Raikkonen	Ferrari
2008	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes
2009	Melbourne	Jenson Button	Brawn GP-Mercedes
2010	Melbourne	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2011	Melbourne	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2012	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes
2013	Melbourne	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2014	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2015	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2016	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2017	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2018	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2019	Melbourne	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2022	Melbourne	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
2023	Melbourne	Max Verstappen	Red Bull-Honda RBPT
2024	Melbourne	Max Verstappen	Red Bull-Honda RBPT
2025	Melbourne	Lando Norris	McLaren Mercedes

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