A walk in the park :- How the opening round of the season shapes the championship

24 drivers , 20 circuits , 12 teams , One winner. But it all begins at round one. Melbourne. In previous years it has seen many moments which define the modern era , new hopes rise whilst others simply fade. But people don't realise how crucial a good performance in Australia really is.

Jenson flies through Albert Park to pick up his first victory since 2006

Hamilton and Kubica in a drag race towards turn one

               There are 20 rounds this year but if you can get early points in the bank , it alleviates the pressure which is destined to mount during the closing stages of the season. It is also the first opportunity both teams and drivers get to see what their rivals have brought to the track. Just look back to 2009. Brawn GP , a team which was formed at the last minute out of the remains of a dying Honda team. Yet through all of the financial troubles , Jenson Button still claimed victory and the championship for that matter.
          Melbourne has always thrown up some unthinkable results and brilliant driving. It also helps rookies experience what it's like to compete with a full field of 24 of the most elite drivers in the world. They can feed off of their teammates or perhaps previous champions.
         Lewis Hamilton is a fine example when he made his debut with Mclaren back in 2007. Feeding off of the vibes from Alonso , Lewis managed to create a start like something our of a hollywood movie. Edging out life long rival Robert Kubica and getting passed his teammate all in one corner! First impressions are key and he paved his way into greatness. 
     In conclusion Melbourne is very much the first step on the journey to greatness , we could see another Vettel dominant performance or perhaps the "Iceman" could take the world by storm. In this unpredictable sport all we can do is simply wait and see what lies ahead of us at Albert Park.