article_snippet: Daniel Ricciardo (right), taking a break from pre-season testing, hopes to build on three race wins during last season .
article_snippet: Australian driver Ricciardo is optimistic about the season opener but admits Mercedes are clear favourites: . '
article_snippet: In terms of the pecking order, which is obviously what everyone wants to talk about, it's hard to say where anyone is at,' Australian driver Ricciardo told Red Bull Racing's website.
article_snippet: Aside from one team, I'd say it's pretty close after that, but we'll see in Melbourne.
article_snippet: Personally, I feel really ready to race now
article_snippet: Australian driver Ricciardo and Kyvat, who has replaced Ferrari's new signing Sebastian Vettell in the hotseat, will hit the grid for the first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne on March 15.
highlights_snippet: The 2015 Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne March 12-15 .