Mercedes' run of flopped F1 starts or Max Verstappen issuing yet another quit threat, such is his dislike of the rules?
Jonathan Wheatley unexpectedly quitting as Audi team principal or Aston Martin's horror start with Honda?
They are just some of the biggest shocks of the new F1 season so far, but which is the biggest, in your opinion?
Below, we've listed those options and some more in a poll, and simply want you to vote for what has been your biggest shock, and to let us know in the comments as well!
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