What will happen in the F1 Chinese Grand Prix this weekend? Tell us for $4!

The Chinese Grand Prix is back this weekend for its first appearance since 2019 in Formula One and if prior races around the Shanghai circuit are anything to go by, we could well have a classic on our hands. We want you to tell us what you reckon will happen in the race! We're focusing on the main race here rather than practice, qualifying, or the sprint race, because this bounty will end on Sunday morning, however if you do submit your entry before the weekend has even begun, you're welcome to factor those into your prediction.

Who do you think will win the race? Who will round out the top three? Do you think there'll be any major upsets? Will this be Danny Ric's last chance at saving his seat, as rumoured? How will Zhou Guanyu fare in his home race? Will Verstappen be less than 30 seconds clear of the rest of the pack by the end? The lights go out at 8am BST this Sunday, so you have until an hour before to get your predictions in.

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Task: Predict the outcomes of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix

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Created at 8:16pm, 15th April, 2024. Page last updated at 2:44pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 6:00am, 21st April, 2024.

Submissions (6)

BeyondBelief4/19/2024

Won$4

I think it'll be mostly the usual condentors, I'd be suprised if it wasn't. Max will mostly likely win as always, with a propable 1st in qualifying. I'm a big fan of Lewis Hampton and would love to see him do well, but I think with the current car situation it's unlikely see him push on for the podium. It would be great to see Ricardo do well if the rumours are to be true! I would like to see Russel do well and think he could cause a upset and push for the podium places.

Josh B4/19/2024

Won$4

I can't imagine many shock outcomes in this one unfortunately. F1 is a little too predictable currently. We need some more innovation that will have a significant impact on the middle of the pack to propel them towards contention for more podium finishes.

Unless there's a crash or serious mechanical failure then Verstappen will win very comfortably, leading the pack start to finish.

The other podium places will be a toss up between Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, and potentially Norris in the mix if he has a flawless qualifying run.

Beyond that, I'd say Hamilton probably at 6 as he had some good success here in the past and the rest scrapping for the remaining few Driver and Constructor points between them.

MURRRAAAAY4/19/2024

Won$4

Max will win by a large margin!

Then for the other podium positions (outwith Perez if we dont get a RB 1/2 that is) ill say Charles Leclerc is usually among the top contenders for podium finishes and cuz I like him, I hope to see him do well! I also would love to see George Russell on the podium as he seems a chilled out dude!

Should be an exciting one since its the first time since pre covid in 2019 for all the drivers and first time in these new cars! Either way should be a fun race to watch!

Also this is one of these Sprint races, can someone give me the low down on what this actually means? is it just an add one before the GP race as i dont really get it?

Sturmer4/18/2024

Won$4

There are too many teams and factors to consider, especially given the five-year absence of data. The overly abrasive asphalt combined with high G-force turns will significantly influence the final results. I predict that strategy will outweigh the skill in this race.

One team that excels in strategic planning is Mercedes. My 'educated' guess is to expect George Russell on the podium, or at worst, in the top five.

Seems many betting on Max Verstappen, and I can see a reason why. But since we are not gambling here for real, I still keep my vote on Mercedes =)

Kane Carnifex4/16/2024

What will happen in the F1 Chinese Grand Prix this weekend?

I only watch the recap of all the fails.I am an accident tourist... Gimme Crash, Explosions, hot cooking emotions. Let the cars touch each other and then the tires break off… If they go 56 Laps without an accident.. than its a LAME race.