5 Early Predictions for the Bahrain Grand Prix

#4 - Haas to Beat Renault (again)

Magnussen and Hulkenberg were best of the rest in Australia.

Those that have watched the series Formula 1: Drive to Survive will know of the intense rivalry between Renault and Haas for the "best of the rest" spot in 2018. After just one race completed in 2019, it seems as though this could be continued into 2019, as Haas' Kevin Magnussen was best of the rest in Australia and Renault's Nico Hulkenberg was directly behind the Dane in seventh.

The likes of Alfa Romeo and McLaren can't be discounted, of course, but on current pace, last year's 4th and 5th placed teams are fastest of the midfield. With Bahrain being a power track thanks to its long straights, you'd expect the VF-19 to better suit the Sakhir track, but it will also likely be another close battle in the mid-pack with plenty of overtaking throughout the race.

Haas also have an impressive record in Bahrain, with Romain Grosjean finishing what was then the team's highest ever finish of fifth in 2016. Magnussen replicated the feat last year, and there's always been a Haas in the top ten since the American team came into the sport.