International media amazed by new way of racing: 'F1 promises to thrill!'

"This is the new Formula 1... the fun is back. The most uncertain era in the history of the premier category opened with a Grand Prix to remember. Battles, problems, and strategic wars converged. While it may not have the mystique of the '80s or '90s, it is an F1 that promises to thrill," the Spanish newspaper wrote amid the drivers' criticism of the new generation of Formula 1 cars.

In Italy, the mood was positive after the first race of the season. Both Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari finished on the podium.

"A dominant Mercedes, a solid Ferrari, and a new set of regulations that certainly delivered action on track and also shuffled the competitive order," the Italian newspaper writes.

The German newspaper was also fascinated by the battle between Charles Leclerc and George Russell in Melbourne.

They wrote: "The lead goes back and forth between the Monegasque and the Brit, changing hands several times. New rules, new excitement!"

The Austrian newspaper saw Mercedes clearly outperformed everybody, as only a single team could keep up with the Germans.

"Leclerc, with Hamilton close behind, set similar lap times to Mercedes in the closing stages, but the rest of the field was already far behind the two top teams. Norris finished 51 seconds behind, Verstappen 54. All the other drivers were lapped," they conclude.