By the usual criteria, the Australian Grand Prix wasn't a classic.  Very few drivers were able to take advantage of the double DRS zone and even when the tyres began to drop off, quicker cars struggled to pass slower ones.

Mark Webber couldn't pass Nico Rosberg after the first round of stops.  Pastor Maldonado couldn't pass Fernando Alonso from the safety car to the end.  And at the same time, a large train of cars led by Rosberg couldn't overtake Sergio Perez.

But the race was fascinating.  Fans yearn for unpredictability, and the Australian Grand Prix gave us plenty of that.  Did any of us foresee Red Bull recovering from a poor qualifying to match the McLarens, or Mercedes struggling for race pace? ...

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By the usual criteria, the Australian Grand Prix wasn't a classic.  Very few drivers were able to take advantage of the double DRS zone and even when the tyres began to drop off, quicker cars struggled to pass slower ones.

Mark Webber couldn't pass Nico Rosberg after the first round of stops.  Pastor Maldonado couldn't pass Fernando Alonso from the safety car to the end.  And at the same time, a large train of cars led by Rosberg couldn't overtake Sergio Perez.

But the race was fascinating.  Fans yearn for unpredictability, and the Australian Grand Prix gave us plenty of that.  Did any of us foresee Red Bull recovering from a poor qualifying to match the McLarens, or Mercedes struggling for race pace? ...

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Article is property of BleacherReport.com