F1 2018: 5 early predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese GP Circuit from Above
Chinese GP Circuit from above

#2 Toro Rosso double failure

A Toro Rosso with a failed engine in 2017
A Toro Rosso with a failed engine in 2017

F1 is sometimes a cruel sport, and just a week after Toro Rosso's sister team Red Bull, was the victim of a double failure in Bahrain, we predict that the same ailment will befall the Scuderia in China. After a stunning performance in Bahrain produced a P4 for Pierre Gasly, we can only hope that the team has continuous luck like this in the future.

However, if we've learnt anything from Honda's recent re-entry into F1, it's to always wait with bated breath when it comes to their engines. After being pushed so hard in Bahrain by Pierre Gasly, if there's ever a time for a Honda Engine failure it's right now.

On top of this, Gasly shaved his lucky beard ahead of the Chinese GP, yet another omen looming over Honda's engine this weekend.

As for Brendon Hartley, after finishing P15 in Australia and P17 in Bahrain after a shunt with Sergio Perez, he will be looking for a break in China. However, looking at his luck as of now, the only thing that seems likely to break is his engine.

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