Supercomputer makes ominous

Max Verstappen prediction for Bahrain GP

The Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the Bahrain GP and all early signs point to another win for Verstappen.Red Bull were impressive in testing last week, with Verstappen and Sergio Perez recording the fastest lap times on day one . and two respectively. Continuation chances are weakRed Bull is confident of a good start to the season and Verstappen was given a statistically 80.1% chance of victory by the Action Network Supercomputer

🚨 | Max Verstappen goes even FASTER.

1:31.344

1.140 faster than P2. pic.twitter.com/vYGOyGIhEW

— formularacers (@formularacers_) February 21, 2024

He got the super computer. 94.8% chance of a podium finish, 0.2% chance of fourth place and 5% chance of not finishing the race.Verstappen’s teammate Perez has been given the second best chance to win the race, but only gets a four percent chance. Action Network says its Super Computer works by taking into account historical data, road conditions, car performance and driver characteristics.

With these in mind, a team of analysts creates code that can accurately simulate races, which are then run 1,000 times to achieve the highest possible accuracy.

An Action Network spokesman said: “The worrying trend of Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s dominance looks set to continue in Bahrain and our data analysts are predicting a one-sided race.”There has been an effort by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA and the management of the sport, to deal with these problems and make the race more competitive and more fun. Changes to technical rules, such as the introduction of hybrid powertrains, aerodynamic adaptations and changes to sporting regulations, aim to level and intensify competition..