The Japanese GP race weekend is underway at Suzuka. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

Guenther Steiner Is Rooting for Oscar Piastri!- Japanese GP Podium Predictions

Predictions for the Japanese Grand Prix podium!

The Japanese GP race weekend is underway at Suzuka. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

Guenther Steiner left F1 a few years ago. The quick witted and harsh team principal steered Haas’s operations in F1 for nearly one decade. Steiner is still an important part of Formula 1. He provides expert analysis about the teams and drivers from time to time. The Japanese Grand Prix is going to happen this weekend and there are many speculations about the best performing drivers. Steiner has named his favorite for the podiums in the Japanese GP. The race will take place on April 6th. Lando Norris leads the driver standings for the Japanese GP. McLaren is the team with the highest points in the constructor’s championship.

The Japanese GP is going to be a tough challenge for the rookie drivers. The track is known for its dangerously fast sections. One mistake, and you end up getting trapped in the runoff area or crash. Jack Doohan experienced this firsthand after he crashed during the free practice session. The Japanese GP is also going to be a special race for Yuki Tsunoda. After 5 years of waiting, Tsunoda has secured the chance to perform in a Red Bull in front of his home crowd. The Japanese home hero is ready to face the challenges at Red Bull.

Guenther Steiner Predicts a Results Similar to Chinese GP

Guenther Steiner has predicted Oscar Piastri’s victory in the race. George Russell and Lando Norris will bring home second and third place respectively. This podium is similar to the one at Chinese GP. The other guests of the podcast agreed with McLaren’s dominance. They predicted a victory from either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were the surprise additions to the podium.

Steiner’s predictions accurately align with the current grid. McLaren have been dominant since the first two races. They are easily the top contenders for a victory in Japan. Russell has also won two podiums since the start of the season. If Mercedes words are to be believed, the results substantiate the fact that Silver Arrows are the second fastest car on the grid. However, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen will have to work twice as hard as the other drivers to secure the podiums. Red Bull and Ferrari can’t seem to get anything right since Australia. Red Bull are trying to experiment with a different driver pairing. Ferrari, on the other hand, have to recover from a double disqualification in China.

The Playoffs Predictions for Japanese GP

Japanese Grand Prix is going to a be a test of speed and consistency. The tricky 130R and Degners are enough to disrupt the momentum of new drivers. The weather predictions also bring forth a chance of rain in the race. Considering these factors, Max Verstappen can win the race. The second and third place will be bagged by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell respectively. Among the top teams, Verstappen arguably has the best race craft in rain. He was able to close the gap to Norris by a huge margin in Australia due to a wet track.

Lewis Hamilton has a proven track record at Suzuka. The Briton won Ferrari’s first sprint race two weeks ago in Shanghai. He has proved that he can still steer his car to victory. Hamilton will have to overcome the issues Ferrari faces and put forward his best race in the wet if he wants to mitigate the damage caused in the earlier races. Yuki Tsunoda has shown a lot of speed this season but contrary to popular beliefs, we think that Tsunoda needs some time to settle in before he can hunt podiums or wins. Although, Tsunoda has a good chance of finishing in the top-5.

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