[Monster Hesh]

A few shots of setup.

So what are we thinking? 

Slam dunk Merc? It's 2016 all over again, front row lock out, easy cruise. Unless, tyre issues surface, which would be good from the neutrals perspective as races could get unpredictable. But they had so much pace through the corners in Melbourne, that their DF level might take care of the tyres as suggested in the F1Tech preview article.
Top drawer Bottas needs to turn up this weekend. For the championship sake, for the sports sake, it needs to be competitive. Praying he can put on a show in qualifying like last year, although Melbourne looks like Lewis still has that magical 0.3s pace gap.

Ferrari were at the top of the speed traps in Melbourne, but only by a few KPH. I expect Ferrari to do alot of running all weekend, to further their understanding of their newer wheel base concept, and unlock the efficient downforce that  should come with it.
Raikkonen likes it here so I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the podium, especially if Vettel is struggling with the rear still.

RedBull, erm, moaning about engine, best chassis claim. They will shine in sector 2, so much so, maybe even mixing on the second row.

Haas should shine again, they have done in the past here.
Renault and McLaren are going to suffer, even more of a gifting to Haas. Due to the top speed deficit. Perhaps McLarens upgrades bring a more efficient cooling package, that allows them to run a little high tuned.

The Mercedes customers, big questions are already being asked of Williams. Less so of FI, but both need to show they haven't lost their way in a year. i'm gonna say FI will do well, certinally in the race.

A real test of TR and Honda, anyone know if it was a full engine failure after the MGU-H failure at AUS? Last I read they were back at the factory seeing what they could save.

We could start to hear more "who's got the best chassis" with the very lower speed corners into straights, traction is a big aspect, hope we get some good slow mo's from those corners.