Australian Grand Prix 2016: 5 Bold Predictions for Albert Park Race

After almost four months of waiting, the 2016 Formula One season will kick off at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Having dominated for the last two years, Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are expected to face a stern challenge from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen in what will be the longest season in F1 history with 21 races. As the reigning world champion, Hamilton—a winner at Albert Park in 2008 and 2015—will enter the Melbourne-based event as the favourite for both the race and this year's title, but how will the first grand prix of the season play out? With a look at how the new qualifying format might affect proceedings, our tip for a shock podium finish, the driver(s) who ...

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