Is the Mercedes dominance already back?

After watching the mess in Melbourne, it feels like we’re right back in 2014. Mercedes looks untouchable with the new engines, and seeing a rookie like Antonelli pull a P2 in his first race for them is insane.

On the other side, I really feel for Alonso. Newey or not, that Aston-Honda package looks like it's in a different category entirely (and not a good one).

Do you think the other teams can actually close the gap this year, or is the WCC already settled? Also, are we actually liking the new "active aero" during the races or is it just making things too complicated?