F1 2018: 5 early predictions for the Bahrain Grand Prix

#4 Red Bull's own Duel in The Desert

Daniel Ricciardo & Max Verstappen racing closely in 2017

The Bahrain Grand Prix has been rather inconsistent in its entertainment value over the years, but as a hopeful and optimistic fan, there's nothing I want to see more than a recreation of 2014. To Formula 1 fans, the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix brings back images of Lewis Hamilton & Nico Rosberg battling it out to the end for the victory, in what is lovingly known as the 'Duel In The Desert.'

The circuit in Bahrain does have a few places for overtaking, and in recent years, even in an era where it is hard to follow cars, we have seen great battles take place here. Therefore I hope and I believe that this year we'll see a desert duel between Ricciardo and Verstappen who often find themselves near the same position on the grid.

With the Ferraris & Mercedes likely dividing each other on the grid, I would happily watch Max & Daniel take advantage of the set up in Bahrain and fight it out, maybe not even for P1, to see who is the best bull under the lights.