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Who will win the first pole in the history of the Formula 1 in Portimao? After the free practice sessions, a first trend emerged: the Mercedes are favorites.

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Systematically author of the best times in EL1, Valtteri Bottas has a slight advantage over Lewis Hamilton but the Briton, uncompromising in the pole exercise, will not give in. Third behind the Silver Arrows, Max Verstappen could enter the fight even if his Red Bull remains slightly behind.

Behind, the fight between the mid-pack teams could rage on. Discreet, the Renaults should increase their pace in qualifying. The McLarens of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris should also liven up this battle, as should Sergio Pérez and his Racing Point.

In good shape this Saturday morning, Pierre Gasly is also aiming for a good position on the starting grid for the Portuguese Grand Prix. Fourth behind the Mercedes and Max Verstappen in EL3, the Alpha Tauri driver can consider qualifying in Q3 and a very good place for Sunday.

Romain Grosjean for his part should not create a sensation in qualifying. In difficulty on his Haas, the Habs are unable to find their feet on the Portuguese track. What to expect for a complicated afternoon.