F1 2018: 5 takeaways from the Australian GP

#1 One bold prediction

Renault powered teams have improved and can win further down the season

Last season had 3 different constructors winning races with 3 different engines (Mercedes, Ferrari, and Renault). McLaren now has got a Renault engine and a decent chassis so they will improve a lot, the question is how much and how soon.

Renault too have progressed rapidly and along with McLaren, they have the budget and personnel in place to make a push for those crucial gains to make the leaders worry.

Either Renault or McLaren could win this season and, make it 4 teams to taste victory apart from Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes. It might seem unlikely today, but something with even lesser odds can happen. Here's the evidence.