Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP
Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews
The pre-season favourites had done their level best to play down their expected advantage in the buildup to the Australian Grand Prix, but it was impossible to hide. A dominant one-two by the best part of a second for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in qualifying was followed by a similarly assured one-two finish in the race.