Five Japanese Grand Prix tips as Rosberg looks to extend Formula 1 Championship lead

The Championship front runner finished third in Malaysia last time out, while Hamilton endured a dreadful circuit as his car caught fire and forced him retire, though Rosberg did secure victory in the three tracks prior in Singapore, Italy and Belgium.

Hamilton to record fastest lap

Britain’s Hamilton knows exactly what it takes to earn success at this circuit in the Far East, having won three times in his illustrious career, including last season when he also stormed to the quickest lap time.

With plenty of circuit knowledge the Mercedes driver is 13/8 to bounce back from his Malaysian misery by recording the fastest lap on his outing in Japan, having done so for the past two campaigns there.

Vettel to finish on podium again

Behind only compatriot and legendary seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher in the all-time Japanese GP wins, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel will be confident of a strong showing on a track he has emerged successful on four times in his career.

The four-time Championship victor rallied to first place in all of 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013, and has at least finished on the podium since 2008, making him a tasty 5/2 to land another top three position on Sunday.

Button to gain top six finish

British McLaren steerer Jenson Button prevailed in Japan back in 2011 and was knocking on the door for a top six finish last time out in Malaysia.

With plenty of experience at the Suzuka Circuit, the 2009 world champion is 15/8 to enjoy a position in the top six in his latest outing in Japan.

German driver to prevail in Japan

With Rosberg set to lead the challenge for Japanese GP supremacy this weekend on the back of dominant recent performances and fellow countryman Vettel boasting four previous triumphs at the Suzuka Circuit, a German winner can be backed at 13/10.

Vettel is yet to earn a GP success this season, but Rosberg looks likely of adding another victory to his ever-growing tally, so hedge your bets by simply backing there to be a German finishing top of the podium.

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