"We still have work to do," admits Max Verstappen as he tips McLaren for success in the season opener. For the last two years, the Dutchman has won the season opener, going on to win 11 of the next 13 races in 2023 and six of the next nine in 2024.

As well as the added excitement of being the season opener, the Australian Grand Prix has also proven to be a good pointer to the championship. Of the 27 Australian Grand Prix held at Albert Park since 1996, the race winner has gone on to claim the drivers’ championship 14 times.

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