F1 2016 Chinese GP - Paddock Pass: Chinese Grand Prix Preview
The start of a new series here in Rach F1 where we do a quick review of the previous race and we advance to the next round will take place between this two races without further ado, let's get.
First, F1 2017 is here and with a bang - literally in some cases Finally, we got what we all want - a car to challenge the powerful Mercedes Of course it is early days and we've had a long coming season, but least it's a start, it's actually the first time a non-Mercedes driver has led the standings since Sebastian Vettel won the title in 2013.
Red Bull, however, seems less solid Clearly the third best car in the first game, combined with the scorching chance Ricciardo, left the Giants after F1 face a potential poor season by against Toro Rosso as close to the big bosses as ever and with the same Renault engine supplier could also spring a shock if Red Bull can not find some form soon.
Finally, in terms of drivers, Kevin Magnussen has struggled to Haas with Brembo brakes heavily criticized Lance Stroll and Jolyon Palmer were also significantly behind their teammates Kimi Raikkonen appeared anonymously and color while Antonio Giovinazzi shines brighter than most imagined and was recently confirmed for China with Wehrlein still injured.
Ferrari junior likely that we have spoken Giovinazzi will once again partner Marcus Ericsson for Sauber, to eclipse the Swede, while seeking to claim some big scalps and earn some more respect from his critics and the media.
Up front, Raikkonen wants back to full fitness after a very unspectacular opening around its contribution will be crucial to challenge Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and Vettel in both championships If Ferrari remains true to form and limit in the second half of the year when he will get his first win since Australia in 2013 before it is too late.
Key Questions Is Massa build on P6 to challenge the Red Bulls pulling China out back along Ferrari can directly save their early form with another challenge for victory may Finnish driver Bottas and Raikkonen review their talented teammates before the number 1 status is decided finally, will be another race wear see shocks, spills and surprises or it will be another form of racing.
Finally predictions Pole Position - Lewis Hamilton Race Win - Valtteri Bottas Podium - Bottas, Hamilton, Raikkonen driver update - Max Verstappen Stop fastest stand - Williams First Crash - Lance Stroll.
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