F1 2018: 5 takeaways from the Australian GP

#3 Driver duel of the season

A Verstappen versus Hamilton battle guarantees fireworks.

The plot of Lewis Hamilton against Sebastian Vettel, and the battle between Mercedes, Ferrari and, Red Bull. has heated up really quickly.

Hamilton battling Vettel is a given, but Verstappen challenging the defending Champion is what will make it an explosive, enticing battle.

Hamilton has the fastest engine, Verstappen has the best chassis. Both of them have the most vocal fan base, especially on social media.

A continued run of the wheel to wheel battles for top spoils would go a long way in establishing a marquee rivalry that is brimming with potential.

Defender versus pretender, Experienced versus new. Formula 1 needs them to clash.