5 Race Predictions for Sochi, the 2018 Russian Grand Prix

Alonso shall set the fastest lap

Alonso will deliver an ace at Sochi

Back in 2017, at the Hungaroring, it was Fernando Alonso who set the fastest lap, that too in a recalcitrant and barely drivable McLaren. There are certain things that only 'El Nino' can do.

Having said that, at Sochi, which will be Alonso's final appearance at the Russian Grand Prix, he will excite fans by setting the fastest lap of the race, breaking the previous lap record and that too, in the penultimate lap.

In so doing, Alonso will astonish his critics who've bemoaned his presence in a dubious car and also finish inside the top ten.