F1 2024 Prediction League

[RandoEFC+]

Two no-shows this time. We haven't managed all ten people predicting for 4 races in a row. Predictions were posted on Tuesday morning so I tried .

[Stan]

6 hours ago, RandoEFC said:

Two no-shows this time. We haven't managed all ten people predicting for 4 races in a row. Predictions were posted on Tuesday morning so I tried .

What's the plans for my team... 

[Coma+]

On 04/05/2024 at 19:03, RandoEFC said:

Two no-shows this time. We haven't managed all ten people predicting for 4 races in a row. Predictions were posted on Tuesday morning so I tried .

Sorry mate, I was on a work trip all of last week and was swamped.

[RandoEFC+]

Results - Miami Grand Prix

Apologies again for the lateness here, been a busy week!

Our first week of a non-Verstappen pole position prediction saw the field split between opting for Sergio Perez or Charles Leclerc for best of the rest. With Perez out-qualified by both Ferraris and Leclerc putting his on the front row, @RandoEFC, @nudge and @OrangeKhrush bag the 5 points here.

Onto the race, and the non-Verstappen podium ended up with Lando Norris 1st followed by Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. Everyone who predicted (except for @OrangeKhrush) put Perez in 1st place, meaning that they couldn't pick up 5 points either for Norris finishing there, or for the Mexican finishing 3rd. @RandoEFC, @Stan, @Tommy, @The Palace Fan and @DeadLinesman all bag 5 points at least for putting Leclerc in the middle of their podium. @OrangeKhrush picked up 6 points for having the correct 3 drivers in the wrong order, while @MUFC and @Tommy were let down by Carlos Sainz and had to settle for 4 points each from this prediction.

This week's random driver was Lando Norris and it was no surprise that nobody had him finishing in 1st place. @Stan receives 2 points for being the only person to back the McLaren driver to finish as high as 3rd.

Finally, this week's bonus question was to predict the biggest under-performer of the weekend. @Stan, @nudge, @DeadLinesman and @OrangeKhrush are all desperately unlucky not to bag the full 5 points for picking Lance Stroll, whose poor weekend in Miami saw him finish 6 positions below his championship position. However, Oscar Piastri "won" this category, finishing a whopping 7 positions below his championship position, leaving these four predictors with just 2 points instead.

@Whiskey and @Coma didn't predict in time so end up with 0 points. I'm still considering what to do as "Insurance" in the Constructors championship for the team-mates of people who don't predict so bear with me.

Here's what the standings look like:

@Stan retains his narrow lead at the top of the standings after a close week across the board. @OrangeKhrush and @RandoEFC outscored our championship leader this weekend to close the gap. McLaren were this week's top scorers in the Constructors' championship by enough to move ahead of Red Bull into top spot. A good weekend to be papaya!

I'll get the Imola predictions posted tomorrow morning.

[MUFC]

With Ferrari and McLaren trading blows. This is a difficult league to predict this year which is a good thing. Ferrari looked on it in practice and qualifying but McLaren in the race came to life. Throw in the mix Perez being randomly shite, it makes for an very unpredictable season as far as predicting second to fourth is concerned. 

[Coma+]

@OrangeKhrush just has to realize that I'm the Lance Stroll of this Aston Martin partnership.  Sometimes I just don't show up.  Other times I do show up but it's still a car crash.

[OrangeKhrush]

1 hour ago, Coma said:

@OrangeKhrush just has to realize that I'm the Lance Stroll of this Aston Martin partnership.  Sometimes I just don't show up.  Other times I do show up but it's still a car crash.

[RandoEFC+]

Predictions - Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix

For what feels like the first time all season, we have a race at a normal time, on a Sunday, with no sprint. Your deadline is the start of qualifying on Saturday - let's see if we can get 10/10 this week! If you see this and you know you're potentially likely to miss your chance on Friday night/Saturday morning, I'd suggest making placeholder predictions and then editing them after Practice if you have time.

@RandoEFC @Stan @MUFC @Tommy @nudge @Whiskey @The Palace Fan @Coma @DeadLinesman @OrangeKhrush

 

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

[INSERT DRIVER]

 

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. [INSERT DRIVER]

2. [INSERT DRIVER]

3. [INSERT DRIVER]

 

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

[INSERT POSITION]

 

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

[INSERT DRIVER]

[RandoEFC+]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

Charles Leclerc

 

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. Charles Leclerc

2. Carlos Sainz

3. Lando Norris

 

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

11th

 

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Gasly

[Coma+]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

Leclerc

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. Leclerc

2. Norris

3. Perez

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

P9

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Gasly

[OrangeKhrush]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

Norris

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. Norris

2. Perez

3. Sainz

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

11th

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Sainz

[Stan]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

LECLERC

 

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. LECLERC

2. PEREZ

3. NORRIS

 

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

13th

 

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

GASLY

[Dave]

Leclerc 

 

Norris

Leclerc

Sainz

 

13th

 

Gasly

[nudge]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

LEC

 

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. LEC

2. PER

3. NOR

 

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

P13

 

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Gasly

[RandoEFC+]

@Whiskey @Tommy @MUFC don't forget!

[Tommy]

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

Charles Leclerc

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. Leclerc

2. Sainz

3. Perez

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

10th

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Piastri

[Whiskey]

17 hours ago, Tommy said:

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

NOR

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. NOR

2. LEC

3. SAI

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

10th

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

GAS

 

Edited May 18 by Whiskey

[RandoEFC+]

Deadlinesman's predictions:

Leclerc

 

Leclerc

Norris

Perez

 

12th

 

Gasly

 

Looking like a full house!

[MUFC]

On 14/05/2024 at 18:18, RandoEFC said:

Predictions - Emilia Romagna (Imola) Grand Prix

For what feels like the first time all season, we have a race at a normal time, on a Sunday, with no sprint. Your deadline is the start of qualifying on Saturday - let's see if we can get 10/10 this week! If you see this and you know you're potentially likely to miss your chance on Friday night/Saturday morning, I'd suggest making placeholder predictions and then editing them after Practice if you have time.

@RandoEFC @Stan @MUFC @Tommy @nudge @Whiskey @The Palace Fan @Coma @DeadLinesman @OrangeKhrush

 

Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

[Charles

 

Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

1. Charles

2. Norris

3. Sainz

 

Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Nico Hulkenberg.

13

 

Bonus Question - I've selected 8 drivers - Perez, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly and Sargeant - that are trailing their team-mates in the world championship so far. Tip one of these drivers to finish ahead of their team-mate on Sunday and if they do it, you will receive 5 points.

Ricciardo

 

[MUFC]

Was going to pick Norris for pole but everyone went for Charles. If wrong I'd be 5 down early on.

[RandoEFC+]

42 minutes ago, MUFC said:

Was going to pick Norris for pole but everyone went for Charles. If wrong I'd be 5 down early on.

You almost had the regrets there but Piastri saved your blushes .

[MUFC]

10 minutes ago, RandoEFC said:

You almost had the regrets there but Piastri saved your blushes .

*Wipes sweat from forehead*

[RandoEFC+]

Results - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Getting the results up quickly this week as we're going back to back with Monaco this weekend.

As we can see, it's a very low-scoring week, with a certain Australian driver scuppering a lot of people's predictions. The non-Verstappen pole vote was split between Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris this week. It looked as if @Whiskey and @OrangeKhrush could have been in for a nice differential score here but Norris was pipped to 2nd place by Oscar Piastri in the final Q3 runs. It's been so long since nobody picked "pole position" correctly that I actually had to look up the rules to see if I ever gave out 2 points as a consolation to whoever got closest but I never have so it's 0 across the board for qualifying.

Onto the race, and everyone picked 3 of 4 drivers to fill their non-Verstappen podium - Leclerc, Sainz, Perez and Norris. @Whiskey and @The Palace Fan hoovered up here, sticking Norris and Leclerc in their exact positions, while @OrangeKhrush was the only other person to bag 5 points for a driver in the exact correct spot. @RandoEFC, @Stan, @MUFC, @nudge, @Coma and @DeadLinesman all pick up 4 points for having 2 of the 3 drivers correct but neither in the right place. @Tommy suffered the most this weekend as he and @OrangeKhrush were the only ones to be let down by both Sainz and Perez. Nobody predicted Oscar Piastri in their top three or for pole position which is one of the two major reasons why we have such a low-scoring week.

Onto the random driver, @RandoEFC and @OrangeKhrush were the only beneficiaries of Nico Hulkenberg's 11th placed finish so score 5 points each. @Tommy and @DeadLinesman can consider themselves unlucky to have missed by one position on either side.

The Bonus Question turned out to be a dud this week. Of the 8 drivers trailing their team-mates in the championship (I omitted Hamilton and Bottas as "obvious" picks although even then, Bottas didn't beat his team-mate and Hamilton only did because of a weird decision by Mercedes), only the most ridiculous picks - Lance Stroll and Logan Sargeant - would have bagged 5 points here, and only because their team-mates retired. Gasly, Ricciardo, Piastri and Sainz all saw backing, but none of them were able to defy the form book to finish ahead of their team-mates on Sunday.

A poor week overall, but joint Driver of the Day goes to @OrangeKhrush, @The Palace Fan and @Whiskey. @OrangeKhrush sneaking into double figures is enough for him to become the latest narrow leader of the Drivers' Championship, while previous leader @Stan is also overtaken by @RandoEFC. @The Palace Fan is still very much in the hunt with another strong score mitigating his no-show in China. If @Whiskey can continue to close on the competitors in front of him at a rate of 6 points a week, he'll be off the bottom of the table before the halfway point of the season despite missing three rounds of predictions.

In the Constructors' championship, the only notable performance really was Red Bull's poor one, the only team to score anything other than 13-14 points. They lose a spot to Aston Martin in the standings while McLaren retain their lead overall.

Monaco predictions will be posted tomorrow.

[Tommy]

@nudge we need some big upgrades for Monaco. 

[MUFC]

Good work but can I make a suggestion? I feel like pole battles are now close with nothing really Max from a couple of near challengers. I also feel that if a driver or even 2 qualify infront of Max, they will likely win the race.

Maybe for a couple of races or just see how Monaco is. Include Max in the choice for pole and the podium? I think they'll be close at Monaco for qualy and race.