That first race was brilliant. Personally feel it was a poetic outcome, bearing in mind last year's finale.
Happy to see Scuderia being competitive again, and I predict they will maintain that stance for the better part of the season.
RedBull tasted victory last year, and they (by that I mean Maxxy-boy) will probably fight tooth'n'nail for another shiny set of goblets... But Mercedes, is gonna keep on Mercedes-ing. I mean they pulled that hard tire tactic out, and it didn't do them any good, but they still managed to pull through regardless. I'm going to put it out there: Russell is showing to be a much better driver than Bottas, and I won't be surprised to see Russell ahead of Hamilton this year.
I predict next week's outcome to be: Leclerc; Sainz; Hamilton; Verstappen... assuming the redbulls actually make it to the finish line.
But, the real golden driver in my eyes was Magnussen in a Haas, no less! I really hope to see him stay in the top 8 at Jeddah.
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