Going out on limb here: IF Kimi races (for Merc), he also win his 2nd WDC!
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It will be the beginning of Ferrari-Alonso dominance.
Vettel, Hamilton - and hopefully Kubica - will follow in a respectful distance.
Vettel, Hamilton - and hopefully Kubica - will follow in a respectful distance.
1. Rosberg
2. Hamilton
3. Vettel
4. Button
5. second Mercedes driver
I expect a huge decline for Ferrari.
2. Hamilton
3. Vettel
4. Button
5. second Mercedes driver
I expect a huge decline for Ferrari.
QUOTE (rmac923 @ Nov 19 2009, 01:39) 
Other Predictions:
- No British Grand Prix, but Donington finally secures funding and gets the race in 2011
- Despite winning the championship, Massa is ousted from Ferrari for Sebastian Vettel. The world press lashes against Ferrari.
- Shanghai, Istanbul and Malaysia all drop out of hosting a GP after 2010.
- With Casino backing, Las Vegas gets a race in 2011, the first Night to Dawn Race. Fans moan at pointless gimmick.
- Bernie Ecclestone says something so unforgiving, the CVC call for his dismissal. His replacement is just as greedy.
- Valencia will be boring... again.
- Ford buys USF1, marking the first American manufacturer team.
- Prodrive buys remains of Renault F1 for 2011 season.
- Toro Rosso is sold after being horribly uncompetitive.
- Todt becomes a surprisingly neutral FIA president.
- No British Grand Prix, but Donington finally secures funding and gets the race in 2011
- Despite winning the championship, Massa is ousted from Ferrari for Sebastian Vettel. The world press lashes against Ferrari.
- Shanghai, Istanbul and Malaysia all drop out of hosting a GP after 2010.
- With Casino backing, Las Vegas gets a race in 2011, the first Night to Dawn Race. Fans moan at pointless gimmick.
- Bernie Ecclestone says something so unforgiving, the CVC call for his dismissal. His replacement is just as greedy.
- Valencia will be boring... again.
- Ford buys USF1, marking the first American manufacturer team.
- Prodrive buys remains of Renault F1 for 2011 season.
- Toro Rosso is sold after being horribly uncompetitive.
- Todt becomes a surprisingly neutral FIA president.
Can't hapen, Bernie owns a "golden share" that means that he can't be dismissed so only place he will leave F1 is in a coffin
Vettel
Webber
Hamilton
Button
Kubica
Red Bull
McLaren
Renault
Force India
Mercedes GP
Webber
Hamilton
Button
Kubica
Red Bull
McLaren
Renault
Force India
Mercedes GP
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4. Mercedes
5. Williams
6. Renault
7. Lotus
8. Force India
9. Toro Rosso
10. Manor
11. Campos
12. USF1
Sauber 6th if they compete and Stefan GP 10th if they do
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4. Mercedes
5. Williams
6. Renault
7. Lotus
8. Force India
9. Toro Rosso
10. Manor
11. Campos
12. USF1
Sauber 6th if they compete and Stefan GP 10th if they do
If Heidfeld signs for Mercedes, he will take the WDC.
1) Hamilton
2) Button
3 etc The rest
2) Button
3 etc The rest
QUOTE (rmac923 @ Nov 19 2009, 01:39)
Other Predictions:
- No British Grand Prix, but Donington finally secures funding and gets the race in 2011
- Despite winning the championship, Massa is ousted from Ferrari for Sebastian Vettel. The world press lashes against Ferrari.
- Shanghai, Istanbul and Malaysia all drop out of hosting a GP after 2010.
- With Casino backing, Las Vegas gets a race in 2011, the first Night to Dawn Race. Fans moan at pointless gimmick.
- Bernie Ecclestone says something so unforgiving, the CVC call for his dismissal. His replacement is just as greedy.
- Valencia will be boring... again.
- Ford buys USF1, marking the first American manufacturer team.
- Prodrive buys remains of Renault F1 for 2011 season.
- Toro Rosso is sold after being horribly uncompetitive.
- Todt becomes a surprisingly neutral FIA president.
- No British Grand Prix, but Donington finally secures funding and gets the race in 2011
- Despite winning the championship, Massa is ousted from Ferrari for Sebastian Vettel. The world press lashes against Ferrari.
- Shanghai, Istanbul and Malaysia all drop out of hosting a GP after 2010.
- With Casino backing, Las Vegas gets a race in 2011, the first Night to Dawn Race. Fans moan at pointless gimmick.
- Bernie Ecclestone says something so unforgiving, the CVC call for his dismissal. His replacement is just as greedy.
- Valencia will be boring... again.
- Ford buys USF1, marking the first American manufacturer team.
- Prodrive buys remains of Renault F1 for 2011 season.
- Toro Rosso is sold after being horribly uncompetitive.
- Todt becomes a surprisingly neutral FIA president.
My Predictions
Jacques Villeneuve gets a podium for Lotus
Alan Donnelly appointed F1 commissioner to much outcry from teams
Briatore ban lifted and he heads consortium to buy Toro Rosso
Hamilton crowned champion at Spa after runaway McLaren dominance
Dave Richards buys RenaultF1
Richard Goddard complains to press about unequal treatment at McLaren for Button
Ron Dennis attends at least 10 races
Sex scandal involving a driver
Jonathan Legard steps down as commentator at end of season after fan complaints
Kimi Raikkonen announces F1 retirement after successful WRC campaign where he is 3rd in the championship
Mine is we might actually find out which teams are on the grid and who drives for those teams.
QUOTE (MinT @ Nov 27 2009, 14:39)
1) Hamilton
2) Button
3 etc The rest
2) Button
3 etc The rest
(I wish)
Impossible to predict, especially after this season. I give most chances to Hamilton, Button, Alonso, Vettel, Massa and Rosberg (no particular order).
For a laugh....
Top 5
1) Vettel
2) Hamilton
3) Alonso
4) Webber
5) Rosberg
6 to 10
6) Button
7) Massa
8) Merc #2 (Nick?)
9) Kubica
10) Senna
Top 5
1) Vettel
2) Hamilton
3) Alonso
4) Webber
5) Rosberg
6 to 10
6) Button
7) Massa
8) Merc #2 (Nick?)
9) Kubica
10) Senna
QUOTE (Rob @ Nov 27 2009, 09:29)
If Heidfeld signs for Mercedes, he will take the WDC.
You may be right.
It would be a Button repeat.
Unexpected, but solid drives.
Rosberg will moan about his bad luck.
Will claim that Heidfeld just sits there.
As the defuser was the issue this year,
Engine thirst will be the factor next year.
QUOTE (MegaManson @ Nov 27 2009, 09:41)
My Predictions
Jacques Villeneuve gets a podium for Lotus
Alan Donnelly appointed F1 commissioner to much outcry from teams
Briatore ban lifted and he heads consortium to buy Toro Rosso
Hamilton crowned champion at Spa after runaway McLaren dominance
Dave Richards buys RenaultF1
Richard Goddard complains to press about unequal treatment at McLaren for Button
Ron Dennis attends at least 10 races
Sex scandal involving a driver
Jonathan Legard steps down as commentator at end of season after fan complaints
Kimi Raikkonen announces F1 retirement after successful WRC campaign where he is 3rd in the championship
Jacques Villeneuve gets a podium for Lotus
Alan Donnelly appointed F1 commissioner to much outcry from teams
Briatore ban lifted and he heads consortium to buy Toro Rosso
Hamilton crowned champion at Spa after runaway McLaren dominance
Dave Richards buys RenaultF1
Richard Goddard complains to press about unequal treatment at McLaren for Button
Ron Dennis attends at least 10 races
Sex scandal involving a driver
Jonathan Legard steps down as commentator at end of season after fan complaints
Kimi Raikkonen announces F1 retirement after successful WRC campaign where he is 3rd in the championship
Unless there's total dominace (Think Senna/Prost in 88) I don't see anyone clinching in August.
1. Alonso
2. Lewis or Button
The rest.
1. Mclaren
2. Ferrari
The rest.
2. Lewis or Button
The rest.
1. Mclaren
2. Ferrari
The rest.
QUOTE (Buttoneer @ Nov 19 2009, 11:30)
I'll wait until I know who is driving where first.
Yep
1 Schumacher
1)MS (Best car+ great driver + Brawn + Todt + Mercedes + Andy Shovlin + slave Rosberg)
2) Alonso
3) LH
4) Massa
5) Rosberg/Vettel
2) Alonso
3) LH
4) Massa
5) Rosberg/Vettel
The Rosberg bandwagon has come to the end of the line.
Everybody off
Everybody off
hmmm ,
1- schumacher
the rest who knows ??????
1- schumacher
the rest who knows ??????
WCC
Mclaren
Merc
Ferrari
RB
WDC
1. Schumacher
2. Hamilton
3. Alonso
Mclaren
Merc
Ferrari
RB
WDC
1. Schumacher
2. Hamilton
3. Alonso
QUOTE (MARDRU @ Dec 22 2009, 22:56)
1)MS (Best car+ great driver + Brawn + Todt + Mercedes + Andy Shovlin + slave Rosberg)
2) Alonso
3) LH
4) Massa
5) Rosberg/Vettel
2) Alonso
3) LH
4) Massa
5) Rosberg/Vettel
How will Todt help MS's championship?
QUOTE (gillymuse @ Dec 22 2009, 21:19)
How will Todt help MS's championship?
The same way Max M. and Charlie Whiting did.
1. Alonso
2. Vettel
3. Schumacher
4. Button
5. Hamilton
6. Massa
7. Rosberg
8. Webber
9. Barrichello
10. Trulli
11. Kubica
12. Heidfeld
1. Ferrari
2. Mercedes
3. Red Bull
4. McLaren
5. Williams
6. Lotus
7. Sauber
8. Renault
The later part of course some wishful thinking by myself, the top could very well work out like this!
2. Vettel
3. Schumacher
4. Button
5. Hamilton
6. Massa
7. Rosberg
8. Webber
9. Barrichello
10. Trulli
11. Kubica
12. Heidfeld
1. Ferrari
2. Mercedes
3. Red Bull
4. McLaren
5. Williams
6. Lotus
7. Sauber
8. Renault
The later part of course some wishful thinking by myself, the top could very well work out like this!
Man, can you thinking of a time with so many top teams with so many awesome driver pairings?
My new prediction for 2010
Drivers top 10
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Fernando Alonso
3. Jenson Button
4. Felipe Massa
5. Sebastian Vettel
6. Michel Schumacher
7. Mark Webber
8. Nico Rosberg
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Robert Kubica
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4. Mercedes
5. Williams
6. Renault
7. Force India
8. Lotus
9. Sauber
10. Campos
11. Virgin
12. STR
13. US F1
Drivers top 10
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. Fernando Alonso
3. Jenson Button
4. Felipe Massa
5. Sebastian Vettel
6. Michel Schumacher
7. Mark Webber
8. Nico Rosberg
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Robert Kubica
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Red Bull
4. Mercedes
5. Williams
6. Renault
7. Force India
8. Lotus
9. Sauber
10. Campos
11. Virgin
12. STR
13. US F1
World Drivers' Championship top-10
1. Hamilton - cruising to relatively easy title with the best car
2. Alonso - has a good season but can't challenge in the end
3. Massa - narrowly beaten by Alonso
4. Vettel - RBR is not quite there with Macca & Ferrari
5. Button - destroyed by team mate
6. Schumacher - Mercedes is no championship contender
7. Rosberg
8. Webber
9. Barrichello
10. Heidfeld (if at Sauber-Ferrari) / Hülkenberg
World Constructors' Championship top-5
1. Ferrari
2. McLaren-Mercedes
3. Red Bull-Renault
4. Mercedes
5. Williams-Cosworth
1. Hamilton - cruising to relatively easy title with the best car
2. Alonso - has a good season but can't challenge in the end
3. Massa - narrowly beaten by Alonso
4. Vettel - RBR is not quite there with Macca & Ferrari
5. Button - destroyed by team mate
6. Schumacher - Mercedes is no championship contender
7. Rosberg
8. Webber
9. Barrichello
10. Heidfeld (if at Sauber-Ferrari) / Hülkenberg
World Constructors' Championship top-5
1. Ferrari
2. McLaren-Mercedes
3. Red Bull-Renault
4. Mercedes
5. Williams-Cosworth
Drivers
1. Schumi
2. Alonso
3. Button
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Mercedes
1. Schumi
2. Alonso
3. Button
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Ferrari
3. Mercedes
1, Fernando Alonso (best driver out there, and Ferrari doesn't make shit cars two years in a row).
2, Lewis Hamilton (throws away some wins, looks unbeatable at times, but loses it in the end).
3, Felipe Massa (a three-horse race unfolds, but Massa gets his customary misfortune and has to play second fiddle at the final round).
4, Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull looks in better shape than Mercedes, but development will trail off in the end).
5, Michael Schumacher (will beat Rosberg slightly, but the MGP squad was awful prior to 2009).
6, Jenson Button (he's no superstar IMO, and will struggle to match Lewis, starting to commit mistakes in desperation).
7, Nico Rosberg (close to MS, but lacks the final push to beat him).
8, Mark Webber (the way he threw away last year, he won't feature unless the car's dominant).
9, Nick Heidfeld (I suppose he'll stick on at Sauber, and with initial BMW resources, they'll be on the pace).
10, Nico Hülkenberg (will scare the sh*t of Rubens, but Williams isn't a top team anymore).
2, Lewis Hamilton (throws away some wins, looks unbeatable at times, but loses it in the end).
3, Felipe Massa (a three-horse race unfolds, but Massa gets his customary misfortune and has to play second fiddle at the final round).
4, Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull looks in better shape than Mercedes, but development will trail off in the end).
5, Michael Schumacher (will beat Rosberg slightly, but the MGP squad was awful prior to 2009).
6, Jenson Button (he's no superstar IMO, and will struggle to match Lewis, starting to commit mistakes in desperation).
7, Nico Rosberg (close to MS, but lacks the final push to beat him).
8, Mark Webber (the way he threw away last year, he won't feature unless the car's dominant).
9, Nick Heidfeld (I suppose he'll stick on at Sauber, and with initial BMW resources, they'll be on the pace).
10, Nico Hülkenberg (will scare the sh*t of Rubens, but Williams isn't a top team anymore).
looking forward to a great 4 way battle between MS LH FA & SV, FM could feature if fully recovered but not sure if Ferrari will want 2 drivers taking points off each other
A wdc will be 4th in every race.
(dnf's apart)
(dnf's apart)
Drivers
1. Hamilton
2. Vettel
3. Schumacher
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Red Bull
3. Ferrari
1. Hamilton
2. Vettel
3. Schumacher
Constructors
1. McLaren
2. Red Bull
3. Ferrari
1. Hamilton
2. Vettel
3. Alonso
4. Schumacher
5. Massa
2. Vettel
3. Alonso
4. Schumacher
5. Massa
Drivers
1. Schumacher
2. Massa
3. Alonso
4. Hamilton
5. Vettel
6. Button
7. Rosberg
Constructors
1. Ferrari
2. Mercedes
3. Red Bull
1. Schumacher
2. Massa
3. Alonso
4. Hamilton
5. Vettel
6. Button
7. Rosberg
Constructors
1. Ferrari
2. Mercedes
3. Red Bull
Well, I see that MS has set a cat amongst the pigeons...
I'm also surprised by the number of people who think that Lewis/McLaren will dominate - while I don't think that they'll fall off the radar, I do think that they're in an unenviable position viz; there engines...
My guess? (and a guess is all it is lacking any real information about next year's cars....)
1) Alonso - if the car is good, I think FA is hungry enough and anxious to set the controversies of the past couple of years behind him. I suspect that Ferrari life will suit him.
2) Vettel - I think this guy is only going to get better - but what will his car be like next year? If it's strong, expect him to compete for the WDC from the start.
3) Massa - If the Ferrari is strong, Massa will be back in the groove quickly.
4) Schumacher - Can he win the WDC? He could... but a lot will depend upon the immediate competitiveness of his car. This guess could put him lower than he deserves.
5) Hamilton - Not so much a reflection on Hamilton; I just can't help but think that McLaren are on the start of a bit of a slide...
6) Rosberg - This season with Schumacher could be the making or ruining of him - I suspect the former.
7) Button - may wish he'd stayed at Brawn/mercedes.
8) Webber - I like the guy, I just have no confidence in him.
Beyond that? No idea.
I'm also surprised by the number of people who think that Lewis/McLaren will dominate - while I don't think that they'll fall off the radar, I do think that they're in an unenviable position viz; there engines...
My guess? (and a guess is all it is lacking any real information about next year's cars....)
1) Alonso - if the car is good, I think FA is hungry enough and anxious to set the controversies of the past couple of years behind him. I suspect that Ferrari life will suit him.
2) Vettel - I think this guy is only going to get better - but what will his car be like next year? If it's strong, expect him to compete for the WDC from the start.
3) Massa - If the Ferrari is strong, Massa will be back in the groove quickly.
4) Schumacher - Can he win the WDC? He could... but a lot will depend upon the immediate competitiveness of his car. This guess could put him lower than he deserves.
5) Hamilton - Not so much a reflection on Hamilton; I just can't help but think that McLaren are on the start of a bit of a slide...
6) Rosberg - This season with Schumacher could be the making or ruining of him - I suspect the former.
7) Button - may wish he'd stayed at Brawn/mercedes.
8) Webber - I like the guy, I just have no confidence in him.
Beyond that? No idea.
its easy
Hamilton WDC closley followed by Schumi,Button will be lost and Mclaren will loose the Constructors to Mercedes Alonso will be third in an improving Ferrari
Hamilton WDC closley followed by Schumi,Button will be lost and Mclaren will loose the Constructors to Mercedes Alonso will be third in an improving Ferrari
Prediction for 2010 championship standings?
Drivers
1. Fernando Alonso - Ferrari
2. Lewis Hamilton - McLaren
3. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
4. Michael Schumacher - Mercedes
5. Jenson Button - McLaren
6. Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull
7. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes
8. Mark Webber - Red Bull
9. Pedro de la Rosa - Sauber
10. Rubens Barrichello - Williams
11. Robert Kubica - Renault
12. Adrian Sutil - Force India
13. Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber
14. Nico Hulkenberg - Williams
15. Jarno Trulli - Lotus
16. Sebastien Buemi - Toro Rosso
17. Vitaly Petrov - Renault
18. Vitantonio Liuzzi - Force India
19. Timo Glock - Virgin
20. Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus
(21). Ralf Schumacher - Stefan
22. Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso
23. Lucas di Grassi - Virgin
(24). Bruno Senna - Campos
(25). Kazuki Nakajima - Stefan
(26). Adam Carroll - Campos
27. Adrian Valles - USF1
28. Jose Maria Lopez - USF1
Vitantonio Liuzzi is replace by Paul di Resta 3/4 through season
Jaime Alguersuari is replace by Daniel Ricciardo 1/2 through season.
Constructors
1. Ferrari
2. McLaren
3. Mercedes
4. Red Bull
5. Sauber
6. Williams
7. Renault
8. Force India
9. Lotus
10. Toro Rosso
11. Virgin
(12). Stefan
(13). Campos
14. USF1
P.S sorry if there is such a thread.
Drivers
1. Fernando Alonso - Ferrari
2. Lewis Hamilton - McLaren
3. Felipe Massa - Ferrari
4. Michael Schumacher - Mercedes
5. Jenson Button - McLaren
6. Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull
7. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes
8. Mark Webber - Red Bull
9. Pedro de la Rosa - Sauber
10. Rubens Barrichello - Williams
11. Robert Kubica - Renault
12. Adrian Sutil - Force India
13. Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber
14. Nico Hulkenberg - Williams
15. Jarno Trulli - Lotus
16. Sebastien Buemi - Toro Rosso
17. Vitaly Petrov - Renault
18. Vitantonio Liuzzi - Force India
19. Timo Glock - Virgin
20. Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus
(21). Ralf Schumacher - Stefan
22. Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso
23. Lucas di Grassi - Virgin
(24). Bruno Senna - Campos
(25). Kazuki Nakajima - Stefan
(26). Adam Carroll - Campos
27. Adrian Valles - USF1
28. Jose Maria Lopez - USF1
Vitantonio Liuzzi is replace by Paul di Resta 3/4 through season
Jaime Alguersuari is replace by Daniel Ricciardo 1/2 through season.
Constructors
1. Ferrari
2. McLaren
3. Mercedes
4. Red Bull
5. Sauber
6. Williams
7. Renault
8. Force India
9. Lotus
10. Toro Rosso
11. Virgin
(12). Stefan
(13). Campos
14. USF1
P.S sorry if there is such a thread.
Not sure why you're even doing a prediction of where everyone will finish this season when we haven't seen every car yet, and there's only been 1 test. Bizarre.
QUOTE (THE @ Feb 6 2010, 06:04)
27. Adrian Valles - USF1
Why have you listed Valles as a driver, considering that he hasn't been confirmed?
Drivers
1. Jose Maria Lopez
2. Bruno Senna
3. Nicolas Prost
Constructors
1. USF1
2. Campos
3. Scuderia Toro Rosso
1. Jose Maria Lopez
2. Bruno Senna
3. Nicolas Prost
Constructors
1. USF1
2. Campos
3. Scuderia Toro Rosso
Drivers
1. Mark Webber
2. Felipe Massa
3. Sebastian Vettel
Constructors
1. Red Bull
2. Ferrari
3. McLaren
Anyway there is a thread already!
1. Mark Webber
2. Felipe Massa
3. Sebastian Vettel
Constructors
1. Red Bull
2. Ferrari
3. McLaren
Anyway there is a thread already!
QUOTE (Captain Tightpants @ Feb 6 2010, 01:23)
Why have you listed Valles as a driver, considering that he hasn't been confirmed?
PREDICTION
IPA: /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/
1. A statement of what will happen in the future.
What a pointless thread 
QUOTE (barteks @ Feb 6 2010, 11:04)
What a pointless thread
Not exactly. Could be funny
Bit early, i'll wait until all the cars are lunched before beginning to predict anything.
QUOTE (Classic Ferrari @ Feb 6 2010, 10:10)
Bit early, i'll wait until all the cars are lunched before beginning to predict anything.
Indeed, it's no good to predict on an empty stomach.
1. Hamilton
2. Alonso
3. Vettel
4. Schumacher
5. Massa
2. Alonso
3. Vettel
4. Schumacher
5. Massa
What is the point of predicting after the data is in ?
It's better to predict before we know too much
Nothing wrong with his thread
It's better to predict before we know too much
Nothing wrong with his thread
1. Lewis Hamilton 
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