While many drivers complained in the Melbourne paddock about “yo-yo racing” and overtaking that was, according to Lando Norris, “way too artificial”, another factor also stood out during the first weekend of Formula 1's new era – one made clear when looking at the onboard footage after qualifying.
The Turn 9-10 combination used to be one of the most challenging sections of the Albert Park circuit, but last weekend drivers had already switched to super clipping several hundred metres before the corner – meaning they were charging the battery while driving flat out.
