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Vettel wins strategy battle against Mercedes in Australia – Race Report

Australian Grand Prix – Sebastian Vettel won the season opener in Australia after a strategic battle with Mercedes. Polesitter Lewis Hamilton led the field away, but Vettel was able to comfortably stay close to the Mercedes during the first stint. Hamilton made his one and only pit stop on Lap 17 for soft tyres but, despite being quicker on fresher tyres, got stuck behind the Red Bull of Max Verstappen which allowed Vettel to create a gap up front. That meant that when Vettel pitted on Lap 23, he came out just ahead of the Verstappen/Hamilton battle. On cold tyres, the Dutchman attempted to take full advantage on the run into Turn 3, but the Ferrari crucially defended to stay ahead....
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