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I lean toward LUK Lublin. They beat Jastrzebski in a 3??"2 semi-final last season and have shown they can perform under pressure.

3??"1 to Lublin. Lublin are likely to take control after dropping the opening set, using their momentum and experience to close in four.

One of the strongest signals right now is the momentum of Lando Norris ??" he has been in very good form in recent events, locking down poles and converting several into wins. For example, he won in Australia and Brazil this season. His car (with McLaren) appears to suit circuits with a mix of medium and high-speed corners, and he manages pressure well. So if the track is one where overtaking is tricky and qualifying is important, Norris is a very compelling pick to win.

On the flip side, Max Verstappen remains one of the most consistent threats ??" when his car is working he tends to extract every bit of performance and has excellent qualifying pace. His head-to-head record is strong and he’s likely to place on the podium again. If the track suits strong aero and good straight-line speed (and if McLaren don’t have a flawless weekend), Verstappen is very likely to slot into 2nd ??" or even challenge for the win.

For 3rd place, something of an outsider but still very credible is George Russell. His recent win at Singapore and ability to perform under tricky conditions gives him a good chance of making the podium. If qualifying falls his way and he avoids any strategic or tyre count issues, Russell has the pace to finish strong.