A preview of the 2014 F1 season opener at Melbourne and concerns about the extent of the regulations changes becoming a success.

Mercedes did not have a quick car throughout the 2012 F1 season. They struggled to have both cars qualify in the top ten. It was difficult for the cars to finish the race in the podium and earn high points. In the first 9 races of the 2012 Grand prix, both drivers finished twice in the points standings. They experienced car failures and retirement in majority of the Grand Prix.