Winter’s over, race fans, and it’s time to blow off the cobwebs and get stuck into the 2020 F1 action proper. So, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix season opener, which drivers are looking set to deliver the thunder Down Under? Here’s our run-down of the favourites for Melbourne.
Vying for pole Here's a factette that will make your brain hurt: the last time Lewis Hamilton failed to score a pole position at Melbourne was 2013. It is hard, therefore, to look past the eight-time Aussie GP pole-winner – that’s the highest number of poles he’s scored at any circuit ever, by the way – for P1 honours once more this year, especially given Mercedes' imperious pre-season testing form. For the same reason, team mate Valtteri Bottas must also be considered a threat for top slot on the grid.
