Lewis Hamilton will be on pole for the first race of the new Formula One season in Melbourne . Mercedes ' snatches top spot from Red Bull 's new driver Daniel Schumacher . Ricciardo impresses the fans as he beats Mercedes ' Nico Rosberg to front row . Two - time world champion Sebastian Vettel will start 12th after engine management issues .
Lewis Hamilton will be on pole for the first race of the new Formula One season in Melbourne . Mercedes driver snatches top spot from Red Bull 's new signing Daniel Ricciardo . Ricciardo impresses home fans as he beats Mercedes ' Nico Rosberg to front row . Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will start 12th after engine software issues .