the race, and was noticeably the fastest car on track for most of the event. Both BARs pulled into the pits on the final lap of the race; by not officially finishing the event, they effectively exempted themselves from the new two-race engine rule. By taking advantage of this loophole in 2005 regulations, they were entitled to replace the cars' Honda engines in Malaysia without incurring any penalty. The loophole was immediately closed, as a car was in future required to have a genuine technical problem to be entitled to a new engine. Classification Qualifying Race Räikkönen would start the race from the pit lane. Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References External links Grand Prix Australian Grand Prix Australian Grand Prix Australian Grand Prix