PRACTICE DEBRIEF: A close fight up front while two midfield teams impress – how is the pecking order looking in Australia?

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Melbourne's Albert Park was rocking as a highly-anticipated Friday practice got under way ahead of what could be Formula 1's closest ever season. And while teams were keen to keep their cards close to their respective chests, a pecking order of sorts has started to emerge.

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