(L to R): Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W07 Hybrid, Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF16-H, and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W07 Hybrid at the start of the race.
20.03.2016. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
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After delivering a very poor spectacle indeed with a new-but-alread-canned qualifying system on Saturday, Formula One entertained us with a wild 2016 opener. Who says the show needs spicing up?

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