Il Japanese Grand Prix this year it opens the season as the fourth event. A novelty that promises excitement and new challenges on the Suzuka track, famous for its high-speed corners and the technical challenges it offers to drivers and teams. With the first free practice sessions affected by changing weather conditions, the teams have begun to test the waters, but the unknowns remain high. However, interesting ideas are already emerging that outline the possible scenarios for the weekend. With the fight in the lead between Ferrari and Red Bull, and the possibility of surprises from the comeback teams, the Japanese Grand Prix promises to be an event not to be missed. Let's see our advice at Fanta F1, looking for the best drivers to line up to maximize points in this key stage of the season in Suzuka.
Ferrari tries to stay close to Red Bull
In Australia, Ferrari managed to maximize the result by exploiting a competitiveness never before shown by the SF-24 and taking advantage of the early difficulties of the Red Bull champions. In Suzuka the Maranello team wants to find confirmations, demonstrating that Australia was not just a coincidence. But to do so he will have to give everything. Especially because Red Bull, despite not much running on this day of free practice it immediately proved solid with Verstappen and Perez. So far the comparison between the two teams sees Red Bull leading both in qualifying and in the race. Although Ferrari seemed very close, especially with Sainz, the feeling is that of finding a more "classic" picture in Suzuka with Red Bull leading the way and Ferrari the best candidate for the podium.
Ferrari will not only have to think about getting closer to Red Bull but also defending themselves from McLaren and Mercedes, who appear optimistic despite the uncertainties of the first day. Instead, Racing Bulls, playing at home with Yuki Tsunoda, is catching attention as a possible surprise of the weekend. After going through a transition phase, the Faenza team aims to get closer to the top cars with significant updates. Aston Martin also brought important updates to Suzuka to improve the race as well.
Williams and Haas appear less confident, dealing with another annoying accident, this time caused by Sargeant. Magnussen has already expressed his doubts about the performance of the American single-seater on a track like Suzuka.
Taking all this into account, let's see who we can field at the Fanta F1 in Suzuka with a base of 100 credits. Remembering that in Australia there were the first changes in driver prices.
VERSTAPPEN – ALONSO – ZHOU – HULKENBERG – SARGEANT
Fanta F1 predictions
We continue with the Fanta F1 advice for the Suzuka weekend with the forecasts also considering that there is a risk of rain during the race.
Safety Car in the race: Yes
Virtual Safety Car in the race: Yes
Red Flag in the race: No
Drivers distinguish wet or full wet tires in the race: Yes
Team double in the race: Si
Driver who starts on pole wins the race: Yes
Stables to bring both cars into the top 10: 4
Vehicles forced to retire: 2
