5 things to look forward to at the 2017 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

#2 Pace of the Ferraris

Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel showed good pace in the season opener

Was Ferrari’s great show in Australia a one-off given the fact that they usually ace car ‘set-up’ in Melbourne, or are they truly on form with a fired up Vettel carrying the team the same way the great Michael Schumacher did in his first few years at Ferrari.

Mercedes will be hurting as it’s the first time in three years that they’ve been behind in the Drivers and Constructors championship. The pundits in the paddock still believe they are the side to beat this season, with probably the best all round car on the grid and a fired up Lewis Hamilton relishing, what seems to be a straight up fight between him and an equally fired up Vettel.

The Chinese Grand Prix circuit in Shanghai will test the cars more than Australia with the combination of long straights and a technical infield section which will test both the chassis and the power units. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top.