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[NewMrMe]

My thoughts

 

Mercedes - Hamilton. I think this season broke Bottas psychologically.

 

Ferrari - Vettel. It wouldn't surprise me though if Leclerc did beat him. I do expect Leclerc to be quick enough to worry Vettel even if he doesn't beat him.

 

Red Bull - Verstappen. I think the margin could be quite big. I don't agree with Red Bull's current recruitment policy which seems to be to always take the lead Toro Rosso driver at the time they have a vacancy. I think better drivers than Gasly have been passed over previously just because the opportunity to move up didn't happen in time.

 

Renault - Ricciardo but only just. I think this is the teammate battle where both drivers have the most to prove. If Hulkenberg is to show he has been wrongly overlooked for the top drives he needs to beat Ricciardo. If the Renault gamble ultimately doesn't pay off, Ricciardo has to beat Hulkenberg to have a chance of returning to one of the top three teams.

 

Haas - Magnussen. I think it will be very similar to this season. Both will have good races, both will do something stupid on occasions. I think Grosjean will get the teams best result but Magnussen will score the most points.

 

Sauber - Raikkonen. I have a gut feeling Giovanazzi may disappoint.

 

McLaren - Sainz. I think Norris has the talent but F1 may have come too early for him. Overall Sainz will win quite comfortably. Norris will have a couple of very good races, but I can also see him struggling on several occasions.

 

Toro Rosso - Kvyat. I have doubts about Albon. Got a feeling Kvyat may come back recharged and back to where he was when he showed promise.

 

Williams - Russel. I think Russel will win, but the big question in the team will be is Kubica as good as he was before the accident.

 

Force Whatnot - Perez. I think Perez will win it comfortably. I have a feeling that Stroll will pull a big result out of the bag at some in the season though.

Edited by NewMrMe, 11 December 2018 - 23:47.

[zanquis]

We already did this

https://forums.autos...-1-end-of-2018/

Sorry missed that one, I always try to search first but either overlooked or just used wrong keywords.

[Francesc]

LOL Bottas, the least voted of the whole grid.

 

Hulkenberg vs Ricciardo will be fascinating. I think Hulk will score more points, due to the perennial bad luck Ricciardo has.

[sopa]

Imagine if Bottas sprang a surprise next year, combined with Hamilton suffering from multiple car problems. A bit like early 2016, lol.

[zanquis]

Well since everyone is spewing their idea’s

Mercedes:
Hamilton will win but I have a feeling Bottas wil win a few races, especially on the few tracks he likes (like smooth tracks) but he will have to take them early in season as he otherwise needs to yield for the WDC fight. But Hamilton should be consistant on podium where Bottas will have ups and downs.

Ferrari:
Vettel wil not help Leclerc, he won’t risk being outshined bu the rising start twice in his career. That means Leclerc might get up to speed a bit later in season and will have to play second fiddle then to keep the Ferrari dream alive.

RedBull:
Max to win qualifying and racing. Gasly might surprise every now and then but more likely when Max has an offday. Otherwise I expect Max all the way.

Renault:
Ricciardo will win qualifying but not sure about racing he will need to adjust to racing in the pack without the great RedBull chassis. Will be tight call.

Haas:
Magnussen, more stable but Grosjean higher ups and down. Also Grosjean might win the Q battle.

Sauber:
I have hopes for Giovinazzi but expect Raikkonen to win it. Kimi often looked lack luster but hope he will just enjoy racing with less politics again.

McLaren:
Expect Sainz to win it, especially in qualifying and early oart of season. I don’t think Norris has the bagage yet to know how to setup a car to his style and it really depends on how fast he can learn it. But based on F2 I don’t have high hopes he kind of went backwards over the year compared to rivals as they picked up. Should he aurprise me it should spell doom for Sainz and expect lots of fun mindgames alla Alonso-Hamilton but now at the back of the grid just to win his teambattle.

STR:
Albon will probably win qualifying battle as his one-lap pace was his best feature in F2 but expect Kvyat to challange him more on the races. Still expect close but Albon to actually win it in the end.

Williams:
Hard to call this one, Russell has talent and he learned and grew in F2 where Norris didn’t so much. Kubica is so unknown if he still has it he should win it easily, but outcome will be determined by either a freak result or who ever collects most 10th places...

Racing Point:
I can’t believe anyone voted for Stroll honestly? But then again I feel Perez is hanging in F1 too long, he is not likely to ever move up to top team and would rather see new talent come forwards. But yeah he should destroy Stroll first so that it frees up 2 spots in F1 as he becomes youngest teamboss after his daddy says enough is enough.

[zanquis]

LOL Bottas, the least voted of the whole grid.

Hulkenberg vs Ricciardo will be fascinating. I think Hulk will score more points, due to the perennial bad luck Ricciardo has.

Yeah but compared to Stroll. I think Bottas gets no votes just based on how good Hamilton is, Stroll gets no real votes because of how good Stroll is.

[7MGTEsup]

Poor Bottas, it's a good job Toto has faith in his "other" Alpha driver.

[RECKLESS]

Poll goes BANG as I vote for Bottas! 💪

[alframsey]

How Bottas has any votes I will never understand...

 

I ultimately feel Vettel will have enough to deal with Leclerc come the seasons end too.

[BuddyHolly]

in my opinion

 

Mercedes - The biggest 'no brainer', Lewis will again wipe the floor with the 'wingman'

Ferrari - I'm setting myself up for a fall here, but Leclerc (if Ferrari don't restrain him)

Red Bull - Verstappen by a country mile

Renault - Ricciardo easily

Force Stroll - Perez (unless there are shenanigans)

Haas - Can't believe I'm saying this but.. Grosjean

McLaren - Sainz by a tiny margin

Sauber - Raikkonen by a mile

Toro Rosso - Kvyat easily

Williams - Kubica (my heart ruling my head here)