It’s another race week and time once again to take a closer look at the potential F1 fantasy game-changers this week in Baku
We had a roller-coaster start to the season but we finally seem to have some stability as we approach the mid-season mark. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc seem to be the reliable duo up top and the more this season progresses, it’s becoming more like a two-horse race. Sergio Perez, Carlos Sainz and George Russell have emerged as effective budget picks.
Lewis Hamilton’s performances have been a cause of cause concern for most of the fantasy teams. Hamilton was a part of most of our fantasy teams at the start but most managers seem to have had enough of him for the season. Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc – who should be the No. 1 pick? Which constructor seems to be the safest bet going forward – Ferrari or Mercedes or Red Bull? We have got all the answers you’re looking for and we’re back after a break with your weekly dose of F1 Fantasy!
Either Verstappen or Leclerc is a must in your team. Kevin Magnussen started as a great budget pick with the Haas driver following up his P5 finish with a P9 in Saudi Arabia. However, there seems to be a dip in form and you might have to look for alternative options like Esteban Ocon. George Russell has been very consistent and is a must buy, if you still don’t have him. Red Bull have emerged as the safest bet when it comes to the single constructor slot and seems to be the go-to option ahead of both Ferrari and Mercedes.
What should be the strategy going forward?
You will get three free substitutions ahead of the Grand Prix. Use them to bring in drivers you feel will do well in Miami. If you don’t have Leclerc yet, just get him in! Verstappen or Leclerc is a must in your team and you can build your team around them. If that requires you to remove Lewis Hamilton, we would suggest you go ahead and do that.
Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez or George Russell are potentially good picks as a cover for your marquee driver. For the Azerbaijan GP, Daniel Ricciardo is our wild card pick. The Australian has the experience of finishing on the podium, having won the GP in 2017 and is in good form lately.
The most important part is – Remember to save and submit your teams before the deadline which is the qualifying on Saturday evening.
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