F1 Qualifying Predictions: French Grand Prix 2018

#2 Turn six throws up a surprise

Turn six has already claimed more victims than anyone would have liked

Turn six has already claimed more victims than anyone would have liked, with drivers from Kimi Räikkönen to Brendon Hartley losing the rear end of their car and going for a spin onto the blue painted area. The cars have lost grip and downforce and the wind has caused trouble for almost everyone.

The change in wind direction at the chicane that is in the middle of the long Mistral Straight is a matter of concern to a few racers during the practice sessions and it would be possible to see an upset at the turn six during qualifying.

Although, the turn also provides an opportunity to gain a few tenths if the drivers get a good use from the curbs after running flat out from the straight.

If the racers can manage to get an advantage without running all four tires off the track, it could help them during qualifying.