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1997 Australian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1997 Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1997
- Round
- 1
- Grand Prix
- Australian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
- Winner
- David Coulthard
- Classified drivers
- 22
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | Collision |
| 2 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Williams | Brakes |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | David Coulthard | McLaren | Finished |
| 5 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | Collision |
| 6 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | Finished |
| 7 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | Collision |
| 8 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | Out of fuel |
| 9 | Olivier Panis | Prost | Finished |
| 10 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | Finished |
| 11 | Rubens Barrichello | Stewart | Engine |
| 12 | Ralf Schumacher | Jordan | Gearbox |
| 13 | Nicola Larini | Sauber | Finished |
| 14 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | Spun off |
| 15 | Ukyo Katayama | Minardi | Electrical |
| 16 | Shinji Nakano | Prost | +2 laps |
| 17 | Jarno Trulli | Minardi | +3 laps |
| 18 | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | Engine |
| 19 | Jan Magnussen | Stewart | Suspension |
| 20 | Damon Hill | Arrows | Throttle |