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The Australian Grand Prix

Raikkonen celebrates after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

The 27-year-old, stepping into the seat vacated by the retired Michael Schumacher at the Italian Formula One team, punched the air with both fists as he crossed the line 7.2 seconds ahead of McLaren's double world champion Alonso.

It was the 10th victory of Raikkonen's career and he became the first driver to win on his Ferrari debut since Briton Nigel Mansell in Brazil in 1989.

"We didn't need to really push as hard as we could have," he said.