In conclusion, a pretty eventful opening race that arguably showed the new regulations in a more positive light than many had predicted.

Mercedes indeed has the edge, but Ferrari made sure it wasn’t a walkover. In fact, it looks ready to challenge.

Did Ferrari’s strategy call scupper its chances? Maybe, Leclerc isn’t convinced, but how many times have we said that in the past, eh?

Norris and McLaren never looked in the fight, though seemed to find better pace as the race settled. Piastri’s sighting lap crash a heartbreaking early end to his weekend 

Hadjar’s early exit and Verstappen’s grid penalty means it’s hard to draw conclusions about Red Bull, so we’ll wait until China.