The orange flares were out in support of Max Verstappen in Austria last year but his hopes of victory were foiled. This year, he arrives having won all three of the last Grands Prix from pole position. It is hard to bet against him.
Charles Leclerc got the better of Verstappen on F1’s last visit after a tight battle, but with Ferrari under new management – Mattia Binotto was replaced by Fred Vasseur this year – they currently seem to be in a bit of a muddle.
