The season started positively for Vettel who secured third place and a podium in Australia, whilst Räikkönen was forced to retire due to a damaged turbo that caused a fire.[6] In Bahrain, the drivers luck swapped and Vettel retired on the formation lap, whilst Räikkönen managed to secure second place.[7] Across the first five races of the season, at least one of the SF16-H drivers finished on the podium.