This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix not only signals the start of a new Formula 1 season, but it also kicks off a new era for the sport. After 12 days of pre-season testing, the F1 paddock heads to Melbourne and the Albert Park Circuit for a journey into the unknown. Some are better prepared than others, with the Mercedes-powered teams looking to have the early advantage. Last season, the rules were relatively stable and the sport travelled down under with a rough idea of what the running order was. This season is the complete opposite following arguably the biggest regulations shift in the history of F1. 1.6 litre V6 Turbo engines replace the previous 2.4 V8s, downforce levels have...
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