The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Australia is set to kick off the new racing season, with defending champion Lando Norris and 21 other drivers taking to the grid. This season marks not just the start of racing, but a transformative period for Formula 1 as it welcomes a new team and significant changes in rules and regulations. The addition of a new team, Cadillac, born from a collaboration with General Motors and Andretti Global, expands the field to eleven teams with a total of 22 cars. It is seen as a strategic move to enhance the sport's presence in the United States, where Formula 1's popularity has surged over the past few years.