With no time to lose, Formula 1 will return next weekend, with the Spanish GP, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a place that until last year served as the track for the pre-season. Because that, this is the best known track between drivers and teams. Despite being the scene of Max Verstappen's first victory, his rival this year, Lewis Hamilton, has won the last four GPs. The cars have not yet entered the track, but the Motorsport.com team has already selected some tips for the moment of your bets:
Although the safety car has been a constant presence in the Formula 1, the Spanish GP is known for not being the exciting in the series calendar. In the 2020 race, there was only one reirement, that of Charles Leclerc, without interruption of the race. It is impossible to imagine that all races in the championship will have a safety car, so the Spanish GP could be a good exception. Presence of Safety Car: No
The championship may return to a routine on Fridays. In the last two rounds, Valtteri Bottas leds the first free practice, a fact that was very much seen in 2020. With Mercedes returning to lead the pace of the championship, it is easy to imagine that the Finn will be the first to smile on Friday. Faster in TL1: Valtteri Bottas
Spain may be special to Max Verstappen, as it was the place of his first F1 victory, but Lewis Hamilton has won the last four races there. It is worth remembering that the Dutchman's triumph in 2016 came after the two Mercedes cars - favorites at the time - touched. The fight is more intense in 2021, but Hamilton's experience should make the difference. Victory: Lewis Hamilton
