Did you predict a podium finish for Russell? Or that both Spaniards would pick up points at home? How many of your pre-race predictions for the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix were correct? Find out below!
1. WILL MERCEDES FINISH ON THE PODIUM?
1. Will Mercedes finish on the podium at the 2022 #SpanishGP? #LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: NO
CORRECT ANSWER: YES
Mercedes brought a number of updates to the Spanish Grand Prix and appeared more competitive than in previous races. Lewis Hamilton’s race was compromised by first lap contact with Kevin Magnussen but he still managed to finish fifth. Meanwhile, George Russell was in a battle for the lead in the mid part of the race and ultimately finished third, recording his second podium result of 2022.
2. WILL ALBON SCORE A POINT?
2. Will Alex Albon score a point at the 2022 #SpanishGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: NO
CORRECT ANSWER: NO
No amount of red hair dye could help Alex Albon score points this weekend. He finished 18th – last of the drivers still running at the end of the race.
3. WILL THE SPANIARDS SCORE?
3. Will both Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso score points in their home race?#SpanishGP #LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: THEY BOTH WILL
CORRECT ANSWER: THEY BOTH WILL
Both Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso scored at their home race, despite encountering adversities. Sainz spun off the circuit early on in the race, but was able to recover to fourth place. Meanwhile, Alonso started last following a power unit change and recovered to ninth place in the final order.
4. WHAT WILL ASTON MARTIN’S BEST RESULT BE?
4. Where will the best-placed Aston Martin driver finish in the 2022 #SpanishGP?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: 6TH, 7TH OR 8TH
CORRECT ANSWER: OUTSIDE THE TOP 10
Aston Martin raised a few eyebrows with a new version of the AMR22. The new car did little to help them out on track. Both cars were eliminated in Q1 on Saturday. Sebastian Vettel came close to scoring points in 11th place, while Lance Stroll was only 16th.
5. HOW MANY OF THE TOP 5 STARTERS WILL FINISH IN THE TOP 5?
5. How many of the top five on the grid will finish in the top five at the end of the race?#LightsOutF1Predictions #F1
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YOUR PREDICTION: 3 OR 4
CORRECT ANSWER: 3 OR 4
Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, George Russell and Carlos Sainz all finished in the top five having started from the top five grid positions. The only top five starter who failed to finish in the top five was Charles Leclerc – who retired while leading the Grand Prix.
Let us know how you got on with this race’s predictions! There’ll be more predictions to be made ahead of the next Grand Prix. Follow Lights Out on twitter to take part: @LightsOutF1Blog!