Like the rest of the sporting world, Formula 1 has been impacted immeasurably by the outbreak of the virus that has spread across the globe.
The Canadian Grand Prix was the latest to fall foul of the effects caused by the virus – its postponement the ninth of the season – which is yet to see a car take to the track.
The priority of all drivers and teams is rightly focused on preserving human life, but attention will hopefully soon turn to matters on-track and those who want to predict the next title winner could use a Melbet bonus when making thier selection.
Lewis Hamilton was dominant yet again last year, winning his sixth championship to become the second most successful F1 driver of all time, behind the legendary Michael Schumacher.
You’d be wise not to bet against Mercedes’ superstar, but could one of his rivals do what many perceive to be unthinkable and use their time in lockdown to hatch a plan to defeat him?
With no fixed date for the sport’s return, there is seemingly ample time for the likes of Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel to plot their way to glory.
Away from the podium, Haas’ Romain Grosjean moved up to second for most starts without a pole position (164), just 12 behind unwanted record-holder Sergio Perez.
The French driver isn’t likely to trouble the top of the standings once normality resumes, but the prospect of him taking Perez’s undesirable mantle is all too realistic for the 33-year-old, who is still seeking his first victory.
Vettel has tasted his fair share of glory over the past decade, but it would take something extraordinary for him to be stripped of his unwanted record.
The German received the fastest F1 penalty in the championship’s history back in 2006, when he was penalised for speeding in the pitlane whilst driving in a practice session for BMW Sauber in Turkey.
The session was six seconds old at the time; could somebody find a way of being penalised in five?
