The 2009 Grand Prix of Australia

The 2009 Grand Prix of Australia was held on March 29 2009. It was the 1st event of the season. The Grand Prix was held at the Albert Park circuit and was 58 laps long. The race was won by Jenson Button. It was his first win towards his world championship that year. The Brit, who drove for Brawn-Mercedes, finished the race in 1:34:15.784. He had a lead of 0.8 secs to Rubens Barrichello who came in second and finished 1.6 secs in front of Jarno Trulli who was third. Of the 20 drivers who competed in the race, 4 retired.
It was the 25th time that the Grand Prix of Australia was held and the 14th time at the Albert Park circuit.