The first 4 seasons were no more predictable than the later seasons since the Fast Forward was available for every leg except for the final leg. Note that season 4, the last season to have the Fast Forward available for every leg other than the final leg, had the most teams finishing first. That season, 4 teams (Steve & Dave, Steve & Josh, Tian & Jaree, Millie & Chuck) won only a single leg and that was because they took the Fast Forward. All of those teams won their only leg within the first 5 legs of the race.