Australian GP takeaways: Mercedes set the benchmark, Ferrari close behind, and Arvid Linblad shines

The opening race weekend of the new F1 season saw George Russell win the season opener, converting pole position into a race-winning Mercedes one-two with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Despite the pressure from Ferrari on the Silver Arrows, the first race of the season showed the potential of the Prancing Horse and a promising rookie debut.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the takeaways from the Australian Grand Prix.