Japanese Grand Prix 2014: B/R Experts Predict Pole, Race Winner and More

By
at Internationaled.org

Published: October 3, 2014

commentComment        

The Japanese Grand Prix is the first of back-to-back race weekends in Formula 1, and could be crucial in determining the destination of the drivers' title.

Lewis Hamilton returned to the top of the standings with victory in Singapore, but the margin between the Briton and team-mate Nico Rosberg is wafer-thin.

And the weather forecast for Suzuka suggests that rain could play a huge part, so whoever can respond best to changing circumstance could be in the best position for victory.

Here are our best guesses as to how the race will play out:  

 

Mark Patterson: Most drivers will have one eye on the weather, but Lewis Hamilton has both eyes focused squarely on the title. Imperious in the rain—and just how wet it gets on Sunday remains to be seen—Hamilton should dominate once more. But behind him there is room for some upsets, including a Marussia or Caterham in the points.

 

Oliver Harden: With only three points between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, the pressure of the title battle might become very apparent in qualifying at Suzuka, a circuit where no mistake goes unpunished. If an opportunity opens up on Saturday, Williams will be in a position to take advantage, while the huge uncertainty surrounding race day could allow Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel to upset the odds.

 

Matthew Walthert: It could be complete chaos if it rains on Sunday at Suzuka. But Mercedes' advantage is so great that they should be able to stay out of it. Hamilton's confidence is sky-high after two victories in a row and only a problem with his car will stop him in Japan.

 

Neil James: Saturday is set to be clear and dry, so a comfortable front-row lockout for the Mercedes' is on the cards with Lewis Hamilton leading Nico Rosberg. But even if the FIA brings the race forward a few hours to avoid the worst of Typhoon Phanfone, rain loo...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

Latest News


Comments

Comments are closed.

Sponsors

Bruins Tickets The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League.

Red Wings Tickets The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.

Penguins Tickets The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League.

New York Rangers Tickets play their home games at Madison Square Garden, they are one of the oldest teams in the NHL, having joined in 1926 as an expansion franchise, and are part of the group of teams referred to as the Original Six.

San Jose Sharks Tickets The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States.

Toronto Maple Leafs Tickets The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils Tickets The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League.

Washington Capitals Tickets The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C.

Buffalo Sabres Tickets The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League. Get the Sabres and all of your NHL Tickets here.

NASCAR season is on of the most attended sports in the world. NASCAR Tickets to the best tracks is a must every year. Some of these tracks are: Talladega Tickets, Lowes Motor Speedway Tickets, Pocono Raceway Tickets, located in Ridgeway Virginia you have Martinsville Speedway Tickets and southern US you have two of the most popular Atlanta Motor Speedway Tickets and Texas Motor Speedway Tickets. Don't miss all the racing events this year!

Boston Red Sox Tickets The Boston Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Since 1912, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park. This is one of the hottest MLB Tickets sales of any team in the major league.

New York Yankees Tickets The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of Major League Baseball's American League East Division. Get tickets to one of the hottest games of the season Yankees Red Sox Tickets.

Chicago Cubs Tickets The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League.

Phillies Tickets The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883.

Orioles Tickets The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Do you love wrestling? Get your WWE Tickets and WWE Survivor Series Tickets today!