F1 2018: 5 things we learned from the Australian GP

Australian F1 Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel wins the first Grand Prix of the season

#1 Ferrari take an early lead in the Constructors' Championship

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Ferrari take an early lead over Mercedes
Ferrari take an early lead over Mercedes

Hamilton's teammate, Valtteri Bottas had a terrible start to the season. After crashing in the qualifying round, Bottas started 15th on the grid.

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It was a tough track to overtake but, Bottas somehow managed to finish 8th on the grid contributing 4 points to Mercedes.

With Hamilton getting 18 points, Mercedes are 2nd on the Constructors' Championship table with 22 points.

Ferrari made a bright start to the season with both Vettel and Raikkonen getting podium finishes.

Vettel won the Grand Prix and picked up 25 points whereas, Raikkonen came in 3rd and picked up 15 points. Ferrari now has an 18 point lead over Mercedes.

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The Mercedes-Ferrari rivalry will surely be interesting to watch for the rest of the season.

However, even though it's too early in the season, Ferrari looks like the right team to dethrone Mercedes off the Constructors' Championship.

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Edited by Alan John
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