Analysis
Melbourne is going to be the first indication of the genuine capabilities of the teams after their efforts through the off season: whilst testing has revealed that some teams are capable of some excellent speed, the need to be able to run a full race distance on the same tyres has helped to mask a lot of the capabilities of the teams. It is particularly interesting to remember that the far harder tyres in use this season have been offering the best laptimes at the end of long runs implying that the manufacturers may be more conservative than strictly necessary.
The Australian Grand Prix is hosted at Albert Park using a temporary circuit put together specifically for the event. Like all temporary tracks, the surface will start out green, making for a slippery start, and though it should rubber in as the weekend progresses, the new limited tyre rules will make this process slower and less complete. Traditionally, the circuit is tough on braking, and this year will require a near-maximum downforce setup.
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