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Opinion: Don't judge 2017 overtaking on opener

– The 2017 Formula 1 season-opener in Australia featured a relative lack of overtaking, drawing complaints from some quarters, but GPUpdate.net argues that it's far too soon to form a definitive judgement.Formula 1's brave new era ended with a popular victory and plenty of talking points, though one drawback was the comparatively processional nature of the racing. However, to form cast-iron conclusions after a single round would be reactionary, an attitude which new Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn has been eager to change.The race was, to an extent, a throwback to the Brawn-era, with victory decided through pit strategy, Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel able to overhaul Lewis...
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