Fernando Alonso 'lucky to be alive' - see the worst F1 crash in years

McLaren driver emerges unhurt while Nico Rosberg is first past the flag in the Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso McLaren
Fernando Alonso emerged unscathed after a terrifying crash at the Australian Grand Prix
(Image credit: Getty)

Nico Rosberg started the new F1 season as he finished the last, winning his fourth race in a row as he triumphed in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

The German finished in front of team-mate and defending champion Lewis Hamilton, who started badly from the front of the grid and could not overhaul Rosberg after falling to sixth. Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari rounded out the podium.

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