Crashes, drama and surprise in Formula 1's best opening races
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Ahead of the first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of Formula 1's most spectacular opening races.
Highlights include Alain Prost's recovery from a puncture to take victory in the 1982 South African Grand Prix,, external Nigel Mansell's surprise win in his first race for Ferrari, external and Jacques Villeneuve narrowly failing to win for Williams on his debut in 1996., external
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