The Australian Grand Prix

David Coulthard of McLaren Mercedes defied all odds to win the Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the 2003 Formula One season.

Juan Pablo Montoya of Williams-BMW finished second and Kimi Raikkonen of McLaren third.

Starting 11th, Coulthard found both luck and strategy playing into his hands for a 13th career win.

The 2003 season had rules and regulations modified following a year of Ferrari domination. World champions Ferrari were pushed off the podium for the first time since 1999 as Michael Schumacher finished fourth in the race, ending his record run of 19 successive podium finishes.

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