Lewis Hamilton plans to toast his Australian Grand Prix triumph with Hollywood A-Lister Arnold Schwarzenegger in Melbourne . Hamilton issued an emphatic defence of his Formula One world championship with a flawless drive at the Albert Park Circuit in Sunday ’ s season opener . The 30-year-old Briton left Nico Rosberg chomping on his Mercedes exhaust fumes on the run down to Turn 1 and from then on in the result never appeared in doubt . Lewis Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger share a joke on the podium at the Australian Grand Prix . Hamilton , who stormed to victory ahead of Nico Rosberg , made a joke about Schwarzenegger 's height . They ended the interview by saying : ' I 'll be back ' ; Schwarzenegger 's catchphrase from the Terminator films . It was the perfect start to Hamilton ’ s hopes of becoming the first British driver to win back-to-back titles , and join the likes of Ayrton Senna , Niki Lauda and Sir Jackie Stewart with a hat-trick of F1 championships . And a jubilant Hamilton hopes to celebrate his latest victory , the 34th of his grand prix career , with Schwarzenegger who conducted the podium interviews after the race . 'If he is around I will go out for a drink with him , ’ said Hamilton . ‘ I am not starstruck by many people but I was with him . I am a big fan . ' Hamilton provoked much hilarity on the podium when he appeared to be taken by surprise by the appearance of the Terminator star . Hamilton led from start-to-finish ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Australia . Sir Jackie Stewart runs for cover as Robserg and Hamilton drench the Scotsman with champagne . Hamilton is hopeful of hooking up with Schwarzenegger for a drink to toast his victory later on Sunday . ‘ Hey , man ! Wow , ’ Hamilton said when Schwarzenegger walked on to the podium . ‘ It ’ s an incredible feeling to continue winning , but also great to be up here with you… I thought you were taller ! ’ Schwarzenegger replied : ' I 'm not wearing my high heels . ' Moving to clarify his comments about the Austrian 's height , Hamilton later said : ‘ I don ’ t know what I said . I hope I did n't offend anyone . ‘ It ’ s not like I said he was short , but I honestly thought he was taller. ’ Hamilton and Schwarzenegger ended the interview by both saying ' I 'll be back ' , the catchphrase made famous in the Terminator films .
Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted the post - race podium interviews . Hamilton , who won the race , stated he is a fan of the rising star . British driver appeared interviewed by Schwarzenegger before speaking about his height ... ' I wish you were taller , ' said the driver . The pair then ended their interview by saying together : ' I will be back '