– Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team is braced for a "big fight" with rival Ferrari ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.Mercedes claimed honours during qualifying at Albert Park, with Lewis Hamilton recording his fourth successive pole position at the circuit, Mercedes' 57th from the most recent 60 events.However, Mercedes was unable to secure a front row lock-out for the first time since Singapore last year, as Sebastian Vettel edged ahead of Valtteri Bottas to grab second on the grid.Vettel surged into the lead at the start of last year's opener, but Ferrari's decision to plan another pit-stop after a red-flag period backfired, and Vettel ultimately...
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