Ten years ago, on this very day, the Mercedes-AMG-Petronas F1 team recorded its first race win in 57 years and the rest, as we all know, is history.
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, or simply Imola, has been part of racing history since 1953.
Mercedes has found itself chasing not only its rivals but also the intricacies and subtleties of its new generation of cars.
Mercedes has been lagging behind Ferrari and Red Bull in the first two rounds of the 2022 Formula One season as it tries to solve the porpoising issue.
The Albert Park track has undergone a number of changes since the last time Formula One cars zoomed on its asphalt.
David Coulthard believes that George Russell has done an exceptional job so far with the car that he has been given.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, admitted his team has their work cut out for them this year after finishing 10th in Saudi Arabia.
Mercedes, who had won the previous eight Constructors' Championships, is now scraping for whatever points they can.
With a second wind in the closing stages, Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap, but reigning champion Max Verstappen kept him at bay.
The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz secured P2 and P3 respectively while reigning champion Max Verstappen could only manage P4.