When Max Verstappen won the season-opening Grand Prix in Bahrain, little did we know this year would be one of the most record-breaking in history, with 18 victories (so far) for the Dutch driver and just one non-Red Bull win all season.
That may suggest this season has been dull and un-dramatic, but in actual fact, there has been plenty to talk about. These are just some of the memorable moments…
EPIC ALONSO
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin caused a stir from the start. The three-time world champion showed he meant business with not one but two stunning wheel-to-wheel moments on his way to a shock podium at the opening race in Bahrain.
In a thrilling battle with Lewis Hamilton that lasted almost a lap, the pair traded places several times before Alonso took the place at turn 10. He then went on to catch Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz for an equally hard but fair battle that also went Alonso’s way.
The Aston man went on to claim six podiums in the first eight races but the team failed to keep pace with development and he has only had two podiums in the last nine races. The odds of another to close out the season are.
AUSTRALIAN ANNIHALATION
The third race of the season in Australia was filled with drama – with two safety car periods, one virtual safety car and an all-time record three red flags. The odds of a safety car this weekend is 5/6, the odds of more than one are 5/2while a red flag is at 9/2.
Source: Autosport