ESPNF1 Columnist

March 18, 2012: A look at how each of the drivers faired in the Australian Grand Prix

March 18, 2012: Sergio Perez said that he lost a number of positions on the final lap because of contact with Nico Rosberg and badly worn tyres

March 18, 2012: Felipe Massa blamed his dismal performance at the Australian Grand Prix on a poor balance in his Ferrari, which resulted in excessive tyre degradation

March 18, 2012: Romain Grosjean has blamed Pastor Maldonado for the collision which prematurely ended his Australian Grand Prix

March 18, 2012: Kimi Raikkonen is confident his Lotus was capable of a much better result at the Canadian Grand Prix, but after qualifying 18th and working back through the field, said he was happy to settle for seventh

March 18, 2012: Heikki Kovalainen has been handed a five-place grid penalty for next week's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang

March 18, 2012: Michael Schumacher explained that he lost drive early in the Australian Grand Prix, forcing him off the track and eventually in to retirement

March 18, 2012: Nico Rosberg said Mercedes "weren't where we wanted to be" in the Australian Grand Prix due to tyre degradation issues

March 18, 2012: Fernando Alonso said fifth place at the Australian Grand Prix was a good result for Ferrari after its disastrous qualifying session on Saturday, but is still not happy with the car's performance

March 18, 2012: Mark Webber admits that the early signs are for a season fought between Red Bull and McLaren after he finished fourth in the Australian Grand Prix

March 18, 2012: Lewis Hamilton said he was at a loss to explain why he struggled for pace compared to team-mate Jenson Button at the Australian Grand Prix

March 18, 2012: Sebastian Vettel believes that there is "a lot of potential" in the RB8 after finishing second at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix

March 18, 2012: Jenson Button says that a strong winter for McLaren was the key to his victory in the Australian Grand Prix