SHOULD YOU WATCH?
WATCH FULL
RACE TIMELINE
58 laps
L1–1010 laps
L11–2818 laps
L29–4517 laps
L46–5813 laps
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
A season opener that quietly over-delivered, with a flurry of lead changes and wheel-to-wheel battling that had many fans calling the new era a pleasant surprise. There's a hard-charging recovery drive to follow and plenty to enjoy, though a few grumbled about durable tyres and the new-regs engine quirks flattening some intrigue. Overall the mood was upbeat and this one earns a full watch.