Just for fun: 1. Podium: Leclerc (1), Sainz (2), Norris (3); 2. Both Leclerc and Sainz pass Russell by lap 6; 3. Russell whines about #2 through lap 8; 4. LH beats out Russell because ... 5. Russell DNF due to the first serious reliability problems of the season for Merc; 6. Latifi crashes, but does not take anyone else with him because no one is near him at the time; 7. Leclerc leads by 15+ seconds by lap 50; 8. 99% of tifosi bite off six or more fingernails, fully expecting an error or reliability problem with Leclerc from lap 50 through lap 70; 9. Ferrari pit stops average 3.1 seconds; and 10. Max ends up in fifth position; Perez ends up in 7th position. Bonus: In an uncharacteristic moment of exuberance after the race, Binotto promises to die his hair bright red and retire if Ferrari wins the Constructor's trophy; McDonalds makes contingency plans to bring back Ronald McDonald.
11. There were two overtakes in total, but one was accidentally, and erroneously under the Safety Car caused by Latifi crash (6th point).
I was actually talking about this today with the lady. Ferrari and the spotty results really open the door to a george or Norris victory. Ferrari has had better starts so we can see a red car upfront early. Hoping that is. My surprise picks on the betline are alpine. With one or two incidents we can see Alonso or ocon on the podium.
