French GP 2022

French GP 2022

Charles Leclerc finally managed to get a race victory after 3 winless months! Despite that, he reduced the points difference from Max by only 5 points thanks to the sprint race result and the fastest lap extra point given to the latter. Mercedes showed some signs of genuine performance improvements and the upcoming, smooth, French GP should suit their high-bouncing car. Can this be the race where Lewis gets his first win of the season? I doubt it but let’s see if the 7-time world champion can pull a rabbit out of his hat.

The model gives Verstappen a 61% chance over Leclerc in qualifying and a 72% in the race. I believe that the real chances of a 3rd straight Ferrari win are better than that. I think the Maranello team will be able to get an 1-2 and gain moment just before the summer break.

You can access the power predictions here.

Sainz and Magnussen are required to start race from the back of the grid for use of additional power unit elements.

Driver Qualifying Prediction Actual Qualifying Result Race Prediction Actual Race Result
Verstappen 1 2 2 1
Hamilton 5 4 5 2
Russell 6 6 6 3
Perez 4 3 3 4
Sainz 3 19 4 5
Alonso 9 7 8 6
Norris 10 5 7 7
Ocon 8 10 10 8
Ricciardo 13 9 11 9
Stroll 20 15 17 10
Vettel 17 12 15 11
Gasly 14 14 16 12
Albon 18 13 19 13
Bottas 7 11 9 14
Schumacher 12 17 18 15
Zhou 15 16 14 16
Latifi 19 18 20 R
Magnussen 11 20 12 R
Leclerc 2 1 1 R
Tsunoda 16 8 13 R

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