Bahrain: Flashback 2018 and Prediction of the Winner
Formula 1 returns for a second Grand Prix weekend, this time on the Asian grounds of Bahrain. On this occasion, the editorial team offers you a retrospective of the 2018 Grand Prix and provides its predictions for the race.
2018 in Overview
A first red line
The qualification started very poorly for Lewis Hamilton, as he is penalized five grid places following a gearbox change during FP3. On the Ferrari side, despite a battle between the teammates of the Italian team, it is ultimately Vettel who comes out on top at the end of the qualifying session ahead of Räikkönen by just over a tenth, followed by the two Mercedes a few tenths behind. With his penalty, Hamilton will only start in ninth position. A notable event of this qualification is Verstappen’s off-track excursion in Q1, as the driver made a mistake upon accelerating after the first corner.
Things didn’t quite go to plan for @Max33Verstappen in qualifying… 🙈 💥 #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 #F1 pic.twitter.com/KsqmQZEbsI
— Formula 1 (@F1) 7 avril 2018
A victory for Vettel
When the lights go out, it’s Vettel who takes the lead in the race; however, just behind, Bottas quickly takes second place from Räikkönen. It’s a disaster for Red Bull: Ricciardo must retire due to an electrical problem with his car, and Verstappen, following contact with Hamilton’s car, is also forced to retire due to a puncture. Räikkönen, the victim of a catastrophic pit stop that injures one of his mechanics, is called back to his garage. Ultimately, Vettel wins, with Bottas and Hamilton completing the podium.
LAP 12/57
One system shutdown, one very costly puncture
All over for Red Bull after just a handful of laps#BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/DLoghnJMd4
— Formula 1 (@F1) 8 avril 2018
The editorial team’s prediction
For the second consecutive time this season, the Motors Inside editorial team offers you its predictions for the race. Add a dash of Australian experience, a slight glance towards 2018, a hint of chauvinism, and you get a victory for Hamilton for some, one for Gasly or Leclerc for others, or even a triumph for Vettel.
If opinions within the editorial team diverge, it remains that Hamilton is the one who garnered the most votes, convincing more than half of the editorial staff.
