Paul Ricard circuit welcomed the Formula 1 cars for the first time this Friday and once again Mercedes and Red Bull prevailed. Valtteri Bottas was the fastest in FP1 and Max Verstappen gave the answer in the second free practice.

Based on what has been seen, the Brazilian Motorsport.com team has selected a few more betting tips for you.

  • Mercedes shows that things are 'back to normal' in F1, with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas on equal terms with Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. The seven-time world champion owns two victories in Paul Ricard when the circuit returned to the F1 calendar. With the team able to do the same to him, the race doesn't have a bigger favorite. To win: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's two victories came after two poles. If in France the tradition holds, the winner's bet can also be taken to whoever starts in front. Pole position: Lewis Hamilton

French GP has become notable as one of the least emotionally charged fans, which also suggests that big battles for positions don't happen in Paul Ricard. This year, only the Monaco GP did not have the safety car and if there is a place where this type of interruption may not happen, it is in France. Safety car in the race: No