The Japanese track, which has returned after more than two years of absence from the premier category calendar, is one of the most loved by riders and fans. nicknamed "the roller coaster” due to its very particular shape similar to an 8, the Suzuka circuit is a rather varied old-school circuit, with slow corners and very fast sections where it is easy to lose control. Since its introduction into the World Championship in 1987, it has established itself as one of the most fearsome and at the same time exhilarating stages on the calendar. In Japan Max Verstappen, could take home Red Bull the second drivers' championship, also celebrating the collaboration with Honda which took advantage of the failed agreement between Red Bull and Porsche, to be present again in the pits of the Austrian team. The weekend is approaching and threatening like rain clouds. What race awaits us? Let's see him with the advice on predictions at Fanta F1!
Our choices
Safety Car in the race: SI
Old school track, with very fast sections where the riders push themselves to the limit. The chances of Safety coming into play are quite high.
Virtual Safety Car in the race: YES
The Virtual is not very common but during this season we have seen the race direction make a fair use of it. We try.
Red Flag in the race: NO
After the disappointment in Singapore, a citizen who could have given joy with the rain, let's go back to the most common forecast. No red flags at Suzuka.
Drivers distinguish between wet/full wet tires in the race: DO NOT
Last week in Singapore we broke the Fanta F1 in the rain. This time, however, we are hoping for a clement weather even if the sky for Sunday is currently overcast. At the moment no rain is forecast in the race but it's best to wait until Saturday morning to make the final prediction.
Team double in the race: SI
Red Bull has already set the table and tables together with the Honda employees who are particularly proud to return to their home track with such a strong RB18. Max Verstappen's big title celebration is around the corner and the newfound victory of Perez in Singapore it may have marked the awakening of the Mexican who had fallen into a partial lethargy after Munich.
Driver who starts on pole wins the race: DO NOT
On the flying lap the redhead is very strong but the pole conversion - victories is still scarce. In the event that someone other than Red Bull starts from pole, it will be difficult to hold the position in the race where the RB18 has no rivals.
Stables to bring both riders into the top 10: 4
For Suzuka we return to the classic prediction of the four teams to bring both riders into the top 10.
Drivers forced to retire: 3
Slightly lower average for withdrawals. We're aiming for 3 also considering that the engines are heavily stressed here.