It is, as ever, difficult to determine what exactly will happen as the Formula One circus once again heads to sunny Melbourne to open the new F1 season.
One of the most significant rule changes in several years has been implemented, and the Formula One title will be decided on wins and not points.
Many people have voiced their objections, and on the whole, you don't see many people supporting the new regulations—even Ferrari fans who know only too well that such ruling would have seen Massa crowned champion last season.
One major problem with trying to anticipate the Australian GP weekend is one we ultimately see every year—that winter testing and practise times mean nothing and no predictions should be based on them.
Nothing is for certain, even with new team Brawn GP (who have apparently done well in testing) being tipped for good results.
One cannot doubt the quality of Jenson Button, but you have to question the team's overall potential after deciding to employ Sunday driver Rubens Barrichello, the man who seems to go nowhere but backwards come race day.
There is little difference in the teams' lineups for the start of the campaign to last season. As ever, it will probably take 2-3 races for us to see which teams and drivers are working well.
I will approach the Australian Grand Prix the same as I do every year, with the excitement and anticipation that comes with not quite knowing what is going to happen, and knowing that Melbourne always puts on a good show, whether the result is realistic in the long terms of the season or not.
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