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The morning sun bathed Albert Park in a haze of hot tarmac and eucalyptus, illuminating the surgical precision of the Aston Martin garage. While Red Bull’s paddock buzzed with the quiet drama of Mekies replacing Horner, all eyes eventually drifted to the half-shadowed AM bay. F1TV’s anchor voiced the paddock’s collective disbelief: a mystery rookie had replaced Lance Stroll. Fans pressed against barriers, whispering theories, as the second car sat pristine and silent, its new nameplate gleaming under the scrutiny of a world waiting for a debut.