article_snippet: One rivals at Saturday's qualifying for the opening race of the 2015 season.
article_snippet: While the British driver failed to finish the 2014 race -- the only time the British driver did not convert first on the grid to first at the checkered flag -- the British driver is more hopeful this time as the British driver seeks the British driver first victory in Melbourne since winning the British driver only other world title back in 2008.
article_snippet: Sauber's new pairing of Felipe Nasri and Marcus Ericsson qualified 11th and 16th respectively after Sauber's new pairing of Felipe Nasri and Marcus Ericsson were able to take to the track when last season's reserve driver Giedo van der Garde waived Giedo van der Garde court-won right to line up in Melbourne.
article_snippet: The Dutchman, who was successful in his legal battle to have an agreement for a race seat upheld, released a statement after Friday's practice sessions saying his would continue to negotiate with Sauber to resolve the situation.
article_snippet: McLaren, meanwhile, confirmed all the preseason evidence that McLaren new relationship with engine supplier Honda is yet to bear fruit.
article_snippet: With Marussia having failed to get Marussia hastily-prepared car ready in time, the English team -- which has won 12 drivers' titles and eight constructors' crowns -- will start at the back of the grid.