Bahrain Grand Prix 2014: B/R Experts Predict Pole, Race Winner and More

The Bahrain Grand Prix is upon us, and our Bleacher Report F1 team are predicting the key results in this year's race.

Mercedes have dominated the early season races, but behind them there are signs that Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull are returning to form.

Additionally, the dry heat of Sakhir International Circuit throws up another challenge for the drivers. With that in mind, how do we see the race panning out?

Here are our best guesses:

B/R Expert Picks: Bahrain GP

Columnist	Mark Patterson	Oliver Harden	Matthew Walthert	Neil James
Pole Position	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton
Race Winner	Lewis Hamilton	Felipe Massa	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton
Fastest Lap	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton	Valtteri Bottas	Lewis Hamilton
Top Team	Mercedes	Red Bull	Mercedes	Mercedes
Number of Finishers	16	17	14	16

Here's how we did in Malaysia and what the results did to our scores so far this season: 

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B/R Expert Picks: Malaysian GP

Columnist	Mark Patterson	Oliver Harden	Matthew Walthert	Neil James	RESULT
Pole Position	Lewis Hamilton	Nico Rosberg	Nico Rosberg	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton
Race Winner	Fernando Alonso	Nico Rosberg	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton	Lewis Hamilton
Fastest Lap	Nico Rosberg	Nico Rosberg	Kimi Raikkonen	Nico Rosberg	Lewis Hamilton
Top Team	Ferrari	Mercedes	Mercedes	Mercedes	Mercedes
Number of Finishers	12	17	14	11	15
Malaysia Points	1	3	3	3	-
Points This Season	4	6	5	6	-

How the scores are calculated

The right answer earns you one point, except in the case of total finishers, where you can be two cars either side. If you predict the exact correct number of finishers, however, you pick up two points.

Feel free to play along in the comments and see how you fare against our predictions!