Vettel beats Hamilton: F1 finally gets the rivalry it craves

Ferrari provide some competition for Mercedes, but will a lack of overtaking undermine their battle this season?

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Formula 1
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel (centre) celebrates after winning the Australian Grand Prix
(Image credit: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty)

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel roared to victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne yesterday, beating Lewis Hamilton by almost ten seconds and setting down a marker for what could be a thrilling season for F1.

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