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Mercedes beaten on merit by a resurrected Scuderia: 2017 may not quite be a foregone conclusion. The Hamilton-Vettel duel could keep us in suspense if Ferrari confirms its strong new-found form. In Melbourne, Red Bull struggled far behind, Williams, Force India and Toro Rosso emerged.
Romain Grosjean (retired) : 9/10
The surprise last year laid groundwork for more of the same.. Sixth in qualifying behind the top three teams, Grosjean and Haas created a buzz. Overtaken by Massa at the start, Romain was a good seventh with the Williams in sight when a water leak put an end to his Sunday. Shanghai may confirm these excellent tendencies!
