All the 24 drivers during a photocall before the race.
Michelle Yeoh, wife of FIA President Jean Todt, exchanges pleasentries with Michael Schumacher before the start of the race. Photo: AP
It was a perfect start for the top three as they negotiated the first corner of the circuit.
But, there was a moment of drama in the first lap as Mark Webber's Red BUll started emitting lots of smoke blinding the drivers behind him.
After going through the initial laps unscathed, Vettel did not look in any trouble. He opened up a huge gap back to the chasing pack.
Williams' Nico Hulkenberg (bottom) of Germany spins during the race.
Alonso drives his car ahead of Massa. Alonso was always in control of the race once Vettel developed mechanical problems.
Alonso exults after winning the race - his first win in his debut race for the Scarlet car.
Alonso and Massa, after overtaking Vettel, were never in any trouble of relinquishing their positions. They eventually occupied the top two steps of the podium, the Spaniard finishing in front of the Brazilian.