Japanese Grand Prix 2024 Predictions

Max Verstappen will be the next F1 race winner as per the latest Japanese Grand Prix 2024 predictions. However, the Australian drama adds a twist, raising questions about whether it could thwart his odds for the top spot on the podium. The previous Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park was an entertaining watch, and the upcoming race promised to be no less interesting.

3 fails in Australian that can influence the race in Japan

Against all odds, Max Verstappen failed to finish. He had to retire on lap 3 due to brake issues that got overheated. There have been reports that the driver mistakenly engaged the hand brake at some point, which wore out and obliterated the right rear brake. There is no doubt that Max will win more than 15 races this year, so having him retire is a once-in-a-year opportunity for a different winner. 

Secondly, Ferrari got a 1-2, which has not happened since the Bahrain GP in 2022. Carlos Sainz proved to Ferrari that they had to stick with him rather than signing Lewis Hamilton who lacks motivation on all fronts and falls behind at online gambling sites in Japan.

Thirdly, Haas’s rise was remarkable. The team had been suffering from tire degradation last year, and they specifically tackled this issue during tests at Sakhir, doing long stints of up to 80-90 laps. Both Magnussen and Hulkenberg admitted that last year, whatever position they started 6th or 20th, they would be in for a frustrating race. This year, whatever position they start, they have the best race pace amongst bottom-5 teams compared which is proven by the double points finish in 9th and 10th.

What do Japanese Grand Prix 2024 predictions say?

Regarding the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, we saw Max Verstappen and McLaren dominate, taking all the podium spots last season. Who will join Red Bull this time on the podium is a topic for discussion, though online sportsbooks in Japan favor Perez and Sainz.

Ferrari looked much stronger than McLaren in the last race, especially in tyre management. Fans would have been in for some incredible action had Max not retired from the race after being overtaken by Carlos Sainz. Many pundits believe that Sainz would have still won even if Max raced to the end—this is how Sainz was on for that race.

Both Mercedes retired, and while Hamilton failed to reach the finish because of car issues, Russell crashed out on the last lap. The stewards decided that he crashed because of Fernando Alonso’s defense. The stewards believe that a driver is supposed to drive in a straight line and brake and accelerate at the same spots all the time. What was alright in 2005 (Alonso’s defense against Schumacher at Imola) is not anymore. This is 2024 Formula 1, where Aston Martin has a good chance of challenging Mercedes.

RB and Haas are going to fight for the last points spots, especially if any of the top runners retire, as happened last race. Ricciardo was given two races to improve his results; otherwise, he will be replaced by Liam Lawson, who is favored by Helmuth Marko. Williams, Sauber, and Alpine’s situation looks terrible, so it is hopeless to expect them to score points in Japan. 

All in all, Japanese Grand Prix 2024 predictions at Bet365 are the following:

1. Max Verstappen – 1.20
2. Sergio Perez – 13.00
3. Carlos Sainz – 15.00
4. Charles Leclerc – 15.00
5. Lando Norris – 26.00
6. Oscar Piastri – 29.00
7. George Russell – 41.00
8. Lewis Hamilton – 41.00
9. Fernando Alonso – 67.00
10. Lance Stroll – 126.00

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