Race our Writers! First sprint weekend, fresh fantasy challenges

After the rain wreaked havoc on track – and on F1 Fantasy teams – in Australia last weekend, the season rolls onto Shanghai and brings with it a primary dash race of the yr.

As predicted, Motorsport Network groups obtained off to a rocky begin as Joshua Fernandes set the tempo as the primary chief of the inaugural Motorsport: Race our Writers league, which at present has over 31,000 gamers.

With it being a dash weekend, opting to play the appropriate chips could possibly be important for rating particularly if the 3x DRS enhance results in robust factors in each the dash race and the grand prix itself.

Regardless of not main the pack, we predict we will nonetheless supply up some knowledgeable perception into what’s going to play out in China – will Lando Norris prolong his lead, or can McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri prise away the factors? Possibly one other staff might emerge as candidates for achievement?

Banking on Bortoleto

Haydn Cobb, Editor, Autosport.com, ‘Sign, Sainz, Manoeuvre’: “After a nightmare begin to the season it was tempting for wholesale adjustments however given the moist and wild Australian GP I’m hoping regular service resumes this weekend.

“That’s why I’ve made one minor tweak by bringing in Gabriel Bortoleto to switch Oliver Bearman. Haas is struggling for tempo unexpectedly, whereas Sauber aren’t reduce adrift on the again this yr and up till his crash Bortoleto was excelling alongside Nico Hulkenberg.

“If Bortoleto can comply with that up with a stable lead to China, and my star drivers and groups are capable of carry out this time round, I’m optimistic the injury of Australia might be undone.”

No knee-jerk response

Sam Shephard, Director of Digital, ‘You Can’t Park There Mate’: “I’m resisting the urge to make any knee-jerk adjustments to my line-up this week. Oscar Piastri and McLaren nonetheless really feel like must-haves given the Australian’s worth level and the way dominant the Woking-based outfit regarded Down Beneath.

“I’m additionally sticking with Carlos Sainz over Alex Albon within the hope that the extra skilled Spaniard can keep out of bother in China and with Williams trying like a correct midfield contender this yr, there needs to be extra factors up for grabs.

“The remainder of my squad is made up of Esteban Ocon, Hulkenberg and Yuki Tsunoda who all managed to complete in difficult situations final week and impressed in moments.

“One driver this staff supervisor will probably be retaining an in depth eye on his Kimi Antonelli – if the rookie continues to impress – I might properly be tempted to make room for the younger Italian.”

For these already within the league, be certain that to make your adjustments earlier than Dash Qualifying.

Then examine again on Motorsport.com and on our social channels on Monday to see who the winners and losers from the Chinese language Grand Prix.

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