The reigning champion, who returned to winning ways in Japan, remains the big favourite, with Leclerc, Sainz and Perez at 10. The Belgian, with the fastest time in qualifying for Saturday's race, wants to play his chances
After just one Grand Prix of abstinence, Max Verstappen (pictured) returned to winning ways in Japan. The Dutchman, who had not reached the top step of the podium in Australia, immediately took back the scepter in Suzuka and promises to also dominate in the Chinese GP, which will be held on the Shanghai circuit. The Snai odds, as always, are all on the side of the Red Bull driver, favorite at 1,30, followed by the trio of Leclerc, Sainz and Perez, all at 10. The Ferraris are still hoping for the podium: a placing among the top three, for both Leclerc and Sainz, pays 1,65.
Sprint race – The first Sprint race of the season will also take place in Shanghai on Saturday: Lando Norris's best qualifying time put the Belgian, at 4,25, immediately behind Verstappen, still favored at 1,65, with Hamilton on the lowest step of the blackboard podium at 10. Sainz, Alonso and Perez at 15, Leclerc even at 20.
Qualifications – After the Sprint, it will be the turn of qualifying to define the starting grid of the race: also in this case, there is obviously Verstappen at the head of the queue at 1,65. Behind, Perez, Leclerc and Sainz at 6,50.
