5 Predictions for 2019 Russian Grand Prix

Leclerc beats Vettel and Hamilton to collect third F1 win

F1 Grand Prix of Russia - Leclerc will beat Hamilton

Charles Leclerc experienced a bag of mixed emotions at the recently-concluded Singapore Grand Prix. Despite scoring a strong P2 and therefore, collecting a hat-trick of podiums since the resumption of the ongoing season, the 21-year-old was left jaded, Ferrari's successful undercut helping his teammate, who began from third on the grid.

But at Sochi, where Leclerc has scored yet another pole, the sixth in his maiden season with the Scuderia and his fourth on the trot, thus matching the iconic Michael Schumacher, the Monegasque will end up with bright smiles and won't be sulking.

He will control the race pace sufficiently well after beginning strongly on the long straights to deny Hamilton the lead of the race. From that point on, Leclerc will sit comfortably in the leadership position and will also get the first preference in terms of pits, to eventually recover well to cross the checkered flag as the race-winner.