Community Contest - Scuderia Ferrari Prediction Challenge

Alexandru_BD

Dear Bitdefender community members,

We are launching a contest that will set your hearts racing. Get ready to unleash your inner strategist and dive into the thrilling world of motorsport predictions. We present to you the "Scuderia Ferrari Prediction Challenge" for the ongoing 2023 racing season!

Do you have what it takes to predict how the races will unfold for Scuderia Ferrari this year?

Put your racing knowledge to the ultimate test and compete against fellow fans from around the globe. Here's your chance to showcase your racing intuition and claim the title of the ultimate Grand Prix expert. Participants will predict a series of selected race events for Scuderia Ferrari, such as tyre usage, lap times, number of pitstops, number of safety cars, weather conditions, the final positions of the drivers at the end of an upcoming Grand Prix and more. Use your expertise and intuition to predict the key events that will shape the race for glory.

Starting with the race at Zandvoort, we will ask a series of questions for each Grand Prix until the final event of the season at Abu Dhabi.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Join the Bitdefender Expert Community to stay updated on the race calendar and contest announcements.

2. For each race, answer the question asked on this thread and make sure to submit your predictions after the qualifying session ends. The questions will revolve around the team's performance, strategy, and race conditions. It’s not necessary to provide your contact details on the contest thread, we'll use your email address to get in touch if you win.

PRIZE INFORMATION

If you are a Scuderia Ferrari fan, you'll love the prizes we got for you. Whenever you accurately answer the questions at any race this season, starting with the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix that takes place on Sunday, August 27th, you win a Scuderia Ferrari Team cap and tshirt! And there's more.

This contest will take place throughout the 2023 season and the community member with the highest number of correct predictions will be awarded an exclusive prize package at the finish line.

We are offering a 1:18 scale model of the SF-23 F1 car and a Bitdefender Premium Security license (1 year, 10 devices). Not to mention that, at the end of the season our number one guesser will be symbolically crowned "Race Prediction Champion". In the event we won't have a Race Prediction Champion when the contest ends, we will do a special draw including all the participants from the beginning of the contest until the end, and we will award the car to the winner of this draw. The special drawing will be achieved using a randomization program established at the time.

WINNER SELECTION

The winners will be selected as follows:

After each Grand Prix is concluded, we’ll check for winners and if you win, we'll notify you using your registered email address. In case of a tie, the participant with the earliest entry submission will be declared the winner. In case of multiple correct answers, the same rule applies. Kindly be advised that only one entry per participant will be accepted for each race and the predictions must be submitted before the race starts. Any subsequent entries will be disregarded. The contest prizes will be shipped to the winners in the shortest time possible after making contact and establishing the delivery details. Please note that although the delivery expenses are supported by Bitdefender, unforseeable custom charges may apply when the package arrives at its destination.

The drawing will held on each Monday after the Sunday's race at 11:00 AM and the winners will be announced on the Contest thread. Don't forget to predict after qualifying ends, to enter the chance to win on race day! (GMT +2).

Mark your calendars, and get ready to rev your prediction engines for an action-packed season of high-speed racing, iconic circuits, and intense competition. With unpredictable twists and turns waiting to unfold, this will be an exhilarating challenge!

Spread the word, tag your fellow motorsport fanatics, and let the battle for prediction supremacy begin! Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your expertise and win our amazing prizes. Join us for the "Scuderia Ferrari Prediction Challenge" - the ultimate Bitdefender Community contest of 2023!

The present Contest Terms Sheet is governed by the provisions of the Contest General Terms and Conditions which is available, free of charge, to any applicant (and/or participant) on the Contest’s web site: Contest General Terms And Conditions (bitdefender.com).

If the Contest is terminated due to tampering or technical difficulties prior to its expiration date, a notice will be posted on Bitdefender’s Contest lading page.

Note: This contest is purely for entertainment purposes and is not officially affiliated with Formula 1.

Alexandru_BD

We start this challenge with the upcoming race at Zandvoort this weekend, and here is the question:

What will be the finishing positions of the Scuderia Ferrari drivers in the Dutch Grand Prix?

Gjoksi

Position 5 & Position 6

Alexandru_BD

🏁 The Dutch Grand Prix proved to be a complicated race for Scuderia Ferrari. Carlos Sainz showed us once again that he is a fighter and despite the extremely difficult track conditions, he managed to secure fifth place. Unfortunately, Charles Leclerc had to retire the car with floor damage after the colision with Piastri.

The Zandvoort race concluded without any winners for our contest. The World Championship resumes in a couple of days, so let's gear up for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 3rd.

🔜 We'll post the next question on Friday. Stay tuned!

Alexandru_BD

📣 This weekend, the Temple of Speed will host the 94th edition of the Italian Grand Prix! 🏆️

As we prepare for the home race at Monza, here's the question that you must answer:

Who will be the first Scuderia Ferrari driver to set a fastest lap during the race?* ⏱️

a) Charles Leclerc

b) Carlos Sainz

*in the event no Ferrari driver sets a fastest lap on Sunday, the question is voided.

You have the opportunity to post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends! ⬇️

Alexandru_BD

📣 Scuderia Ferrari put on a great show in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Carlos Sainz led the race for 14 laps and duelled with his team mate Charles Leclerc to the flag. The Spaniard crossed the finish line on P3 and also set a fastest lap - 1:25.501 on lap 30. ⏱️🏁

There were no entries for this race and the competition resumes for the next round in Singapore on September 17.

Alexandru_BD

📣 The race weekend started promisingly for Scuderia Ferrari. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were first and second fastest in the second free practice session at the Marina Bay circuit, repeating the FP1 performance but with the positions switched.

The Singapore track almost always produces exciting racing and here's the question that you must answer:

Who will step on the podium at the Singapore Grand Prix? 🥇🥈🥉

a) Charles Leclerc

b) Carlos Sainz

c) both drivers

*in the event that none of the Ferrari drivers will be on the podium at the end of the race, the question is voided.

You have the opportunity to post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends! ⬇️

Gjoksi

b) Carlos Sainz

Alexandru_BD

📣 Carlos Sainz converted pole position into a second career victory and it gives me great pleasure to announce that we also have a contest winner for the stage in Singapore! 🏆️

@Gjoksi correctly predicted the Scuderia Ferrari driver who got on the podium at Marina Bay this weekend. Congratulations and Forza Ferrari! 🎉

The contest resumes with the upcoming race at Suzuka on September 24th.

Alexandru_BD

📣 Scuderia Ferrari finished the first day of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with the two SF-23s finishing both sessions in second and fourth places. With one more practice session to go and qualifying getting underway tomorrow, here's the question that you must answer:

What is the total number of points that Scuderia Ferrari drivers will score at the Suzuka circuit?

You have the opportunity to post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends! ⬇️

iduta

20 points

Gjoksi

25 (twenty five) points

Alexandru_BD

📣 Scuderia Ferrari leaves Japan with 20 points, courtesy of a fourth place for Charles Leclerc and a sixth for Carlos Sainz, and we have a new winner! 🏆️

@iduta congratulations, you predicted the exact number of points and you will hear from us soon!

The contest resumes with the Qatar Grand Prix taking place at the Lusail track on October 8th.

Alexandru_BD

📣 We kick-off the race weekend in Qatar. The Lusail circuit marks the return of the Sprint format and we are looking forward to an action-packed weekend of racing! Qualifying takes place today and here's the question that you must answer:

How many non-virtual Safety cars will be deployed in the 2 races (Sprint and Race) on the Lusail track?

Let's see your best predictions in the comments below! ⬇️

Gjoksi

0 (zero)

iduta

1

Sorina

2

Alexandru_BD

📣 Within the first four laps of the Qatar sprint race two safety cars were deployed, followed by a third one on lap 11. During the race on Sunday, the safety car was deployed shortly after the start. A total of 4 safety cars deployed on the Lusail track this weekend defied all predictions, resulting in no contest winners for the Qatar Grand Prix.

The challenge resumes with the United States Grand Prix which takes place over 56 laps of the Circuit of The Americas in Austin on Sunday, October 22.

Alexandru_BD

📣 Both championships may have already been won but there is still plenty of action happening in Austin as we prepare for the race weekend.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were second and eighth fastest respectively in the only free practice session for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

For this race, we propose the following question:

What will be the tyre strategy for Scuderia Ferrari in the pitstops during the race on Sunday?

For example, 1st pitstop - hard tyres, 2nd pitstop - medium tyres, etc.

As always, you can post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends. ⬇️

Gjoksi

1st pitstop - medium tyres, 2nd pitstop - hard tyres and 3rd pitstop - medium tyres.

Alexandru_BD

📣 There was a shock following the outcome of the United States Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc was stripped of his P6 finish. A physical floor and a plank wear inspection revealed Leclerc’s skid blocks “to be not in compliance” with the rules.

The team split the strategies: a two-stop for Carlos and a one-stop for Charles.

Carlos Sainz entered the pit lane for the first time on lap 17 and changed to a new set of Mediums. Charles Leclerc changed to Hard tyres on lap 23. Carlos Sainz made another pit stop for Hards on lap 35.

The race in Austin leaves us with no winners for our contest and the attention turns to the next round, the Mexico City Grand Prix, taking place next weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. 🏁

Alexandru_BD

📣 It's time for the Mexican Grand Prix! Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were third and eleventh fastest respectively in the second free practice session and here's the question that you must answer before the race:

When the chequered flag is waved, in which positions will the Scuderia Ferrari drivers finish the race? 🏁

As always, you can post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends. ⬇️

Gjoksi

Charles Leclerc - 1st position

Carlos Sainz - 2nd position

iduta

Charles Leclerc P2

Carlos Sainz P4

Sorina

Charles Leclerc P2

Carlos Sainz P3

Alexandru_BD

📣 Scuderia Ferrari finished third and fourth in the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Charles Leclerc secured the 28th podium finish of his career, and Carlos Sainz is moving up to fourth place in the Drivers’ classification. The outcome of the race left us without any winners in our contest. Next Sunday we move to Brazil which hosts the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit.

Alexandru_BD

📣 This weekend Scuderia Ferrari is in Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix and the last Sprint race of the year. The Brazilian circuit is generally known as Interlagos and made a name for itself because of the atmosphere and the dramatic moments it produced. It's one of the best tracks of the season, where overtaking is possible and racing is very special here. It was once the home race of the three-time world champion, Ayrton Senna. Carlos Sainz got his first Formula 1 podium here, so it's a special circuit for him. As we prepare for racing, here's the question that you must answer:

Which Scuderia Ferrari driver will win the São Paulo Grand Prix?

a) Charles Leclerc

b) Carlos Sainz

*in the event the race is not won by a Ferrari driver, the question is voided.

As always, you have the opportunity to post your best predictions after the qualifying session ends, but pay close attention to how the drivers perform in the Sprint Shootout and Sprint race as well! 😉

Sorina

Charles Leclerc

iduta

Carlos Sainz

Alexandru_BD

📣 With Charles Leclerc starting from P2 we were hoping to see a battle for the win in the Brazilian Grand Prix, but unfortunately Charles had to retire the car because of a reliability problem which cut the engine and sent him into the barriers. Scuderia Ferrari leaves Brazil with a sixth place courtesy of Carlos Sainz.

The challenge resumes in the penultimate round of the season, the Las Vegas Grand Prix which takes place on November 18. 🔜

Alexandru_BD

📣 There’s already a huge buzz building in the heart of Las Vegas as the race weekend has started and the second free practice session saw Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, ahead of Carlos Sainz. The drivers tackle an all-new street circuit with 6.2km and 17 turns winding through iconic locations like Caesars Palace, the Bellagio and the Venetian. The average speeds are expected to match Monza, otherwise known as the ‘Temple of Speed’, so the track promises plenty of action and overtaking. With one more practice session to go and qualifying scheduled for tomorrow, here's the question we propose:

What is the total number of points that Scuderia Ferrari drivers will score at the Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Gjoksi

25 (twenty five) points

Sorina

28

iduta

30

Alexandru_BD

📣 The Las Vegas Grand Prix was meant to be spectacular and it did not disappoint. Charles Leclerc secured a very well deserved second place after a thrilling race with the RedBulls and Carlos Sainz crossed the finish line in sixth place. The Scuderia Ferrari drivers collected 26 points in Las Vegas, bringing the team just 4 points behind Mercedes in the Constructors’ championship. There is no winner in our competition for this race, but we have high hopes for the next race in Abu Dhabi on November 26. 🏁

Gjoksi

ouch, i missed for just 1 (one) point... damn... 😁

Alexandru_BD

📣 We are getting closer to the season finale at the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, and the Ferrari pace looks very, very encouraging. Charles Leclerc was able to extract a lot of performance out of the soft tyre during practice, however we didn’t get the chance to see what Carlos Sainz can deliver because his SF-23 ended up in the barriers. All eyes are on the battle for the final podium of the Constructors' Championship and as we dive into the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, here's the question you must answer:

By how many points will Scuderia Ferrari take 2nd place in the Constructors' standings from Mercedes after the race?

*in the event Ferrari doesn't beat Mercedes for 2nd place, the question is voided. But we are confident :)

Gjoksi

3 (three) points

iduta

4 points

Sorina

2 points

Alexandru_BD

📣 Scuderia Ferrari entered the final race of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit four points behind Mercedes and they were in the position to turn the table at some point during the race. Over the last few laps, Charles tried everything to try and secure Ferrari second place in the Constructors’ World Championship and he even let Sergio Perez in the Red Bull, who had a five second time penalty, pass him in the hope this would help the Mexican pull out a five second gap and thus finish between him and George Russell, but the move didn’t work, so that in the end, Leclerc was still second on the podium, alongside Verstappen and the aforementioned Russell, who had therefore done enough to prevent the Scuderia catching Mercedes in the Constructors’ standings. Carlos Sainz had a difficult day and the team decided to retire the car and he was classified 18th.

Second place in the Constructors’ championship was not to be, although the gap to Mercedes was a mere three points in the end. This outcome voids the question and leaves us with no winners for the last prediction challenge of the season.

The 2023 season is now over, but stay tuned as we have one more prize to give! 🏆️

Alexandru_BD

📣 It's time to reveal our absolute winner for the 2023 Prediction Challenge!

As we stated at the beginning of this contest, our number one guesser wins a 1:18 scale model of the SF-23 F1 car and a Bitdefender Premium Security license (1 year, 10 devices). However, since the remaining races of this season didn't bring us an absolute winner, we organized a draw using a randomization program. During the competition, we received predictions from 3 active participants. Aaaand the winner is:

🏆️ Congratulations, @iduta! 🙌🙌🙌

We'll get in touch to confirm the shipping details.

Thank you all for your participation and predictions! The 2023 Scuderia Ferrari Prediction Challenge has officially reached the finish line! 🏁🏁🏁

Gjoksi

@iduta congrats on the award... 🙂

iduta

Thank you!! 😁

Alexandru_BD

The car will soon leave our HQ!

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/331732#Comment_331732

@Alexandru_BD make sure the fuel tank is full, since fuel prices are increasing rapidly 😂

Regards