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March 16th marks 10 years to the day since F1 held the first turbo hybrid era race, with the 2014 Australian Grand Prix. RacingNews365 takes a look back.
Sebastian Vettel acknowledged Red Bull’s struggles in pre-season testing ahead of the 2014 Australian Grand Prix, hinting at a challenging race but a different outlook for the championship. The transition to turbo hybrid 1.6L V6 engines had altered the F1 landscape, with Mercedes emerging as a dominant force. The weekend in Melbourne saw surprises, from Hamilton’s early power loss to Rosberg’s commanding win. Despite a dramatic race, with incidents like Kobayashi’s crash, Mercedes secured a 1-2 finish. McLaren’s Kevin Magnussen initially placed third, but a post-race disqualified Ricciardo later promoted Button to third. Mercedes continued their dominance throughout the season, culminating in Hamilton’s second World Championship.
