The first race of the 2015 F1 season is just ten days away, and it’s time for our traditional attempt to guess what the year ahead might have in store.
Mercedes’ season of joy meant misery for most of their rivals in 2014. The season ahead is likely to turn on whether Ferrari and Renault reduce their engine performance shortfall, and whether Honda’s first turbocharged F1 engine in a generation can approach the awesome legacy of its predecessors.
World champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso begin new chapters in their careers. But at the back of the grid some teams are fighting just to stay in the game.
How will the 2015 season unfold? Post your answers to these 20 questions in the comments – and I’ll add mine shortly.
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
7. How many points will Sauber score?
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
11. And who will take their place?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
19. The constructors’ championship?
Who will win the constructors' championship?
- Sauber (0%)
- Manor (1%)
- Lotus (0%)
- Toro Rosso (0%)
- Force India (0%)
- McLaren (1%)
- Ferrari (2%)
- Williams (1%)
- Red Bull (1%)
- Mercedes (95%)
Total Voters: 371
20. The drivers’ championship?
Who will win the drivers' championship?
- Kevin Magnussen (0%)
- Will Stevens (1%)
- Felipe Nasr (0%)
- Marcus Ericsson (0%)
- Pastor Maldonado (0%)
- Romain Grosjean (0%)
- Carlos Sainz Jnr (0%)
- Max Verstappen (0%)
- Sergio Perez (0%)
- Nico Hulkenberg (0%)
- Jenson Button (0%)
- Fernando Alonso (1%)
- Kimi Raikkonen (0%)
- Sebastian Vettel (2%)
- Valtteri Bottas (1%)
- Felipe Massa (0%)
- Daniil Kvyat (0%)
- Daniel Ricciardo (2%)
- Nico Rosberg (25%)
- Lewis Hamilton (67%)
Total Voters: 378
Previously…
Here are your answers from previous years:
- The 2014 F1 season in 20 questions
- The 2013 F1 season in 20 questions
- The 2012 F1 season in 20 questions
- The 2011 F1 season in 20 questions
- The 2010 F1 season in 20 questions
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PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
4th March 2015, 12:11
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari and Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel, no doubt.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes – Williams – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
0,5 back in the good direction, on average.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
More than STR I hope. 20.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Canada
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Sainz
11. And who will take their place?
Lynn
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Alonso leaving McLaren but he does not want to pay out his contract.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Silverstone or Spa
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
4th March 2015, 12:13
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes – Williams – Lotus – Force India
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
4th March 2015, 12:27
@xtwl Lynn has parted ways with Red Bull.
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
4th March 2015, 12:31
@hunocsi Oh that’s right. Completely forgot about that.
giraty
5th March 2015, 0:58
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
All teams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3 wins
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.5 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
100
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Vettel
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Hamilton
11. And who will take their place?
Werhlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Dunno
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
WILL STEVENS
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Nobody
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
??
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Nothing
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
All race
19. Ferrari
20. Alonso
Mashiat2 (@mashiat2)
4th March 2015, 12:15
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Mercedes, Williams, Force India & Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.5 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 17
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Rossi?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor F1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Lotus, Force India and Sauber threatening to quit.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? China
Bradley Downton (@bradley13)
4th March 2015, 12:18
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull & Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Up from 2014 by 0.8 on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
13
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
No-one
11. And who will take their place?
N/A
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The contract negotiations of Hamilton-Mercedes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Australia
matiascasali (@matiascasali)
4th March 2015, 12:19
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams/Ferrari/Red Bull in that order
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Some lucky podium
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes Williams Lotus Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
they’ll get around the same times of 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
between 15-25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
4th race
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted
for a race?
Some of the marussias, proably
11. And who will take their place?
someone with a big wallet? (Max Chilton is out of the question, he took his money to the WEC)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado FTW! :D
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Valteri Bottas
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado FTW 2!
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor/Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
19
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Probably something ith flexing wings again
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Interlagos
Ben Needham (@ben-n)
4th March 2015, 12:19
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Williams and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – 0.5 seconds on average faster than 2014.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? No idea!!
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor F1 if they compete – if not, Toro Rosso
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Several teams looking to leave
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
19: WCC? – Mercedes
20: WDC? – Lewis Hamilton
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
4th March 2015, 12:19
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull and McLaren – I like Arrivabene’s confidence but I don’t think Ferrari has it in them.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 1st place
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Depends on the part of the season (as it did last year): 3 seconds faster early on, 1.5 in the closing stages
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? about 20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australian GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Raffaele Marciello already has an FP1 drive at Sauber for the second race so probably him replacing a weak Marcus Ericsson in the middle of the season
11. And who will take their place? Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Carlos Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Carlos Sainz Jr.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Prize money allocation
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
4th March 2015, 12:27
But Mclaren does???
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
4th March 2015, 12:33
@xtwl When the reliability woes are reduced I believe it will do, but sure, they will probably still struggle at the first few rounds.
jodrell (@jodrell)
4th March 2015, 12:20
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
— Red Bull, Williams, Ferrari, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
— Daniil Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
— single race win
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
— Mercedes, Williams, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
— improved by 2 seconds over 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
— Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
— 5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
— Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
— Monaco
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
— whoever gets the 2nd Manor seat
11. And who will take their place?
— Max Chilton
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
— Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
— Jenson Button
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
— Max Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
— Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
— USA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
— Bernie leaving as the head of F1 after an internal coup
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
— Spa
jodrell (@jodrell)
4th March 2015, 12:22
oops…
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
— Williams, Lotus, Force India
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
4th March 2015, 12:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull and Williams. 1 or 2 each.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Faster than 2013, by just a smidge
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari. Kvyat won’t get as many as Seb, Kimi or Dan.
7. How many points will Sauber score? 25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Who cares?
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? The second Manor driver
11. And who will take their place? Somebody with a bigger sack of cash.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu fecking Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Tokengate, zzzzz.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? A wet/dry epic somewhere. Silverstone.
Winners: Mercedes & Lewis again.
Lucas Wilson (@full-throttle-f1)
4th March 2015, 12:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1 sec faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 6pts
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Loss of an F1 team mid-season
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
4th March 2015, 12:28
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. Williams won’t I’m afraid.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
1st, by Alonso. Button will get a podium finish too somewhere.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Was it only 1.5 seconds? I think they’ll improve by about a second this year.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari, since Raikkonen will get his act together.
7. How many points will Sauber score?
About 15, even Ericsson might score one.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Malaysia.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens’ teammate, otherwise I reckon none – though that has never happened before.
11. And who will take their place?
Stoffel Vandoorne.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Sergio Perez.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor or Sauber.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexican Grand Prix.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie Ecclestone’s illness and who to replace him (I sincerely hope not! But who knows)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Malaysia, in soaked conditions.
Pukka T Pie (@pukktpie)
4th March 2015, 12:46
Re: your answer to Q.10, check out the 2008 season… ;)
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
4th March 2015, 12:58
I counted the disappearance of Super Aguri – never have the same drivers that started a season participated in every event in an entire season.
Fixy (@)
4th March 2015, 12:31
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.2s faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 3
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? The second Manor driver
11. And who will take their place? Raffaele Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Bottas
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Kvyat
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Team orders at Ferrari
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
Srdjan Mandic (@srga91)
4th March 2015, 15:25
I don’t think Marciello will join Manor. He just joined Sauber for this season. So why should he drive for Manor? He already has a safe seat at Sauber for 2016.
Fixy (@)
3rd April 2015, 17:30
Questions 1 and 7 already wrong! But I correctly predicted #9!
Fixy (@)
8th December 2015, 20:49
So, to recap:
1. wrong
2. correct
3. correct
4. correct
5. probably wrong
6. wrong
7. wrong
8. correct
9. correct
10. correct
11. wrong
12. wrong
13. wrong
14. wrong
15. correct
16. wrong
17. wrong
18. wrong
19. correct
20. correct
9/20.
melkurion (@melkurion)
4th March 2015, 12:35
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Red Bull , Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
a random fourth place
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
About on par with 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault, because Sauber will suck
7. How many points will Sauber score?
10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Probably the second driver at Marussia, who will be replaced by someone with deeper pockets
11. And who will take their place?
See previous
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Marussia/Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Sauber going out of buisiness before the end of the year
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Rosberg
Broke84 (@broke84)
4th March 2015, 12:36
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams 2nd Lotud 4th and Force India 6th
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?1.5 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault, I don’t see Sauber scoring as High as Torro Rosso
7. How many points will Sauber score? 8
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? 5th round
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor if they make it, or Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Loss of Force India
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? COTA
Jules Winfield (@jules-winfield)
4th March 2015, 12:39
1. Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull (being optimistic!).
2. Seb.
3. Third, but only towards the very end of the season. Unreliability will blight their season.
4. Williams, FI, Lotus.
5. 1.5 seconds faster than 2014.
6. Renault, as the Sauber drivers won’t score much/at all.
7. Nine.
8. Hamilton.
9. China.
10. Maldonado – a race ban for being Maldonado.
11. Jolyon Palmer, thanks to a bunch of sponsorship money.
12. Maldonado (duh).
13. Hamilton.
14. Ericcson.
15. Manor.
16. Brazil.
17. More team struggles down the end of the grid. Bernie won’t care. Todt ineffectual.
18. Russia (it will snow and Putin will drive one of the cars).
Jules Winfield (@jules-winfield)
4th March 2015, 12:40
19. Mercedes.
20. Hamilton.
W-K (@w-k)
4th March 2015, 12:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? none
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Seb
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? third
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? 2nd, 4th and 6th
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1 sec faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 16
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Hungary
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Maldonado
11. And who will take their place? Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? EU investigation, Bernie sacked
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? US GP
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis
James
4th March 2015, 12:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2.5 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 0
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
11. And who will take their place? —
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The final race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Mercedes team orders
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australia
Girts (@girts)
4th March 2015, 12:41
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? 1.Williams 2.Lotus 3.Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.8 seconds quicker than in 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australian Grand Prix
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nico Hulkenberg
11. And who will take their place? Pascal Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Felipe Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor. If they do not appear on the grid, then Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Financial crisis at Lotus, Force India and Sauber
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austrian Grand Prix
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
Adz76 (@adz76)
4th March 2015, 12:41
1. Ferrari
2. Seb
3. 4th
4. Williams , Findia , Lotus
5. 1.6 faster than last year
6. Renault
7. 45
8. Nico
9. None
10.None
11.None
12.Maldonardo
13.Lewis
14.Maldonardo
15.Manor
16.Brasil
17.Financing for small teams
18.Spa
19. Merc
20. Lewis ( Go Hamo ! )
Enigma (@enigma)
4th March 2015, 12:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams and Ferrari.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd place.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? They’ll be similar to 2013.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score? Four.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? First.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nobody.
11. And who will take their place? Nobody.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor if they make it, otherwise Sauber.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Financial struggles of smaller teams.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada.
19. Lewis Hamilton.
20. Mercedes.
Sven (@crammond)
4th March 2015, 12:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? That´s unpredictable wild guessing: P5
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Claiming back those 1.5 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? They will score points. Single or low double digit
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hmm… Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Within the first 4 races
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? The not yet announced 2nd Manor driver
11. And who will take their place? The one who pays most
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Guess Maldonado is a goog guess on this one.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado ^^
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 2nd to last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Drivers not allowed to change socks during the season
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? If all are dry, canada. More likely, a wet one, whichever it is.
19. Merc
20. Hamilton
andae23 (@andae23)
4th March 2015, 12:45
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? seventh
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Literally no one cares
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Second to last race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone finally announcing his retirement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Ciaran (@ciaran)
4th March 2015, 12:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 3 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens. If Manor don’t make the grid, then I’d say Macrus Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Raffaele Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Felipe Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor, if they don’t survive then I’d say Toro Rosso
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? COTA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Justin King trying to overthrow Bernie Ecclestone
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austria
Keith Campbell (@keithedin)
4th March 2015, 12:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
RedBull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.1 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
15
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Manor’s second driver (still to be announced?)
11. And who will take their place?
Someone with more cash
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Felipe Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Carlos Sainz Jnr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Debate over what type of engine (power unit) to use from 2017 on.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Monaco! Just kidding, i’ll go with Bahrain.
19. Who will win the Constructors’ Championship?
Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers’ Championship?
Hamilton – probably more comfortably than last year.
Sharon H (@sharoncom)
4th March 2015, 12:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari and Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 sec faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Austria
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Manor’s as yet unannounced #2 driver
11. And who will take their place?
Someone with a large chequebook
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado, it’s why he’s there
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado (see 12)
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor seem the obvious choice, Stevens is no Bianchi
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Rebellion from the have-not teams
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil usually does the business
John H (@john-h)
4th March 2015, 12:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams and McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Win
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8 seconds faster than 2014 on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 24
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Perez
11. And who will take their place? Pascal Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Massa
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? USGP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Some mess up about engine tokens
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada… again…
19. WCC? Mercedes
20. WDC? Lewis Hamilton
ColdFly F1 (@)
4th March 2015, 12:50
1. win races Ferrari, McLaren
2. more points Sebastian Vettel
3. McLaren’s best result Win (at COTA)
4. order Mercedes customer teams Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times 1.3s faster
6. engine manufacturer Renault
7. Sauber 13pts
8. pole position trophy Nico Rosberg
9. Max Verstappen Barcelona
10. swapping places Will Stevens
11. take their place Jules Biancchi (I don’t care if this is wrong, he deserves to be mentioned here)
12. most penalty points Chilly Sainz
13. Monaco Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton
14. crash out tie: Nasr & Maldonando
15. finish last Manor
16. drivers’ championship Abu Half
17. political story Bernie replaced at FOM (not sure if it is health, fraud, or legal reasons – or any combination)
18. most entertaining race Brazil
19. Constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Drivers’ championship? Nico Rosberg [better betting odds ;) ]
Pukka T Pie (@pukktpie)
4th March 2015, 12:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 1st
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 6
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Whoever is announced as the 2nd Manor/Marussia driver.
11. And who will take their place? Esteban Gutierrez
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Carlos Sainz Jr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor/Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The FIA backtracking on the helmet design rule due to mass defiance by more than half the grid!
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
davey (@djdaveyp87)
4th March 2015, 12:54
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Daniil Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes
Williams
Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
2 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Driver 2 at Manor
11. And who will take their place?
Another pay driver
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Austin
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Engine tokens
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Monza
davey (@djdaveyp87)
4th March 2015, 12:55
Edit for 4.
Williams
Lotus
Force India
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
4th March 2015, 12:59
1. Red Bull, Williams
2. Vettel
3. Second
4. Mercedes, Williams, FI
5. 2 seconds faster
6. Renault
7. 24
8. Rosberg
9. Australia
10. Second manor driver
11. Vandoorne
12. Maldonado
13. Rosberg
14. Verstappen
15. Manor
16. USA
17. Bernie dies
18. Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
mog
4th March 2015, 13:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? None – clean sweep by Mercedes!
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, FI, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? +1sec on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Probably Renault, more cars on the grid
7. How many points will Sauber score? 20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
11. And who will take their place? n/a
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor, if they don’t make it then Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie in court again for being naughty, replaced in F1 by a new supremo.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? US GP
19. WCC? Mercedes
20. WDC? Hamilton
mog
4th March 2015, 13:05
Monaco GP winner – Rosberg.
TommyB (@tommyb89)
4th March 2015, 13:06
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? None
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, FI
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 12
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? No one
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sergio Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Pastor Maldonado
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Singapore
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie’s rant
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? China
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
michaeldobson13 (@michaeldobson13)
4th March 2015, 13:07
1. Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams
2. Vettel
3. 3rd
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. 2 seconds on last year
6. Renault
7. 23.5
8. Hamilton
9. Australia
10. The second Manor driver
11. The highest bidder
12. Maldonado
13. Rosberg
14. Verstappen
15. Manor
16. Brazil
17. FIA banning changes in Lewis Hamilton’s hats
18. Canada
Dion (@infinitygc)
4th March 2015, 13:07
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Williams & Red Bull Racing
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes, Williams, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
About 2-2.5 seconds faster than 2014.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
70
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
The Australian Grand Prix
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Kimi Raikkonen, due to injury.
11. And who will take their place?
Esteban Gutierrez
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Sergio Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Carlos Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
If they make it, Manor. Otherwise, a very close fight between Sauber and Toro Rosso.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The German Grand Prix
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
The Canadian Grand Prix.
Dion (@infinitygc)
4th March 2015, 13:10
Forgot about Lotus, so 4:
Mercedes – Williams/Lotus – Force India
HS (@hsvdt15)
4th March 2015, 13:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Average of 2 seconds per lap faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
40
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
One of the Manor drivers
11. And who will take their place?
Raffaele Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements
Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Marcus Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Alonso’s testing accident
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
Yoshisune (@yobo01)
4th March 2015, 13:09
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Third
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? They’ll get faster by half a second, on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 15
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Bahrain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? The driver alongside Will Stevens in the Manor
11. And who will take their place? Mehri
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Bottas
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The German GP not happening
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australia
don knowles
4th March 2015, 13:16
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 9
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg/Mercedes
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Hungary
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Sainz
11. And who will take their place? Lynn
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldanodo
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? 2nd Manor driver
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? US GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie’s replacement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? British GP
19. The constructors’ championship?
Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. The drivers’ championship?
Who will win the drivers’ championship? Rosberg
French Steve (@french-steve)
4th March 2015, 13:23
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 4
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor if they run
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Engine tokens
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
Geo (@geo)
4th March 2015, 13:32
I agree with pretty much everything you said except Engine tokens. I am not sure we can see what is coming down that pipe. Might be something very unexpected.
Geo (@geo)
4th March 2015, 13:35
also I think that Verstappen and Kvyat will switch places.
Geo (@geo)
4th March 2015, 13:30
great to see all the variety of opinions. Fun stuff.
faulty (@faulty)
4th March 2015, 13:31
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Red Bull and Ferrari.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Similar to 2013.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score?
3.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
A Manor driver.
11. And who will take their place?
A Ferrari Academy driver.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Sainz.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Valtteri.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Hamilton.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
At Abu Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Death of Bernie.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Austria.
Leonardo A. de Souza (@leonardo-antunes)
4th March 2015, 13:33
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams,Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes, Williams, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They will improve 2 second’s in comparison to 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Inthe first race
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Adrian Sutil
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Will Stevens
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazillian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Drivers will still change helmet liveries despite the ban
on desing changes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
British GP
mickey18 (@mickey18)
4th March 2015, 13:39
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Seb
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
About .4 slower then 13′
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
8
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Hulkenberg (hopefully not)
11. And who will take their place?
Wehlein (for Merc money. Though don’t think anyone will actually be changed)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Lose more teams probs force india/ manor. More maniacal laughter from Bernie.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Silverstone
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
4th March 2015, 13:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams – one each
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? They will be on average 1.5 seconds quicker
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 12, 6 each
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Whoever is in the second Manor seat
11. And who will take their place? Magnussen
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Probably Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Felipe Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Whatever it is, it will be money-related.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgium
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
DaveBanchero (@mfdb)
4th March 2015, 13:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
4
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Hungary
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Sainz Jr.
11. And who will take their place?
Buemi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldanado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldanado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Austin, TX
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie croaks or ‘retires’
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
USGP
OmarR-Pepper (@)
4th March 2015, 13:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Red Bull and Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
2nd Williams, 5th Force India and 8th Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Times will be 0.3 faster than last year.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
10 or less
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico again.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Second.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
One of the Manor boys (for money)
11. And who will take their place? No idea
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor (if they appear)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
3 to go.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Something about the German GP
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa (I hope)
Sebas (@seabass)
4th March 2015, 13:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, RedBull and Williams.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Third
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
(Mercedes), Williams, Force India, and Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Average 1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
4
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Raikkonen due to a crash.
11. And who will take their place?
Vergne (but would like Hülkenberg to get his shot in the Ferrari)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Easy. The king of the previous years. Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Circuits refusing to pay the hosting fee
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Montreal
Paul (@frankjaeger)
4th March 2015, 13:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? McLaren, Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 1st
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams Lotus FI
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10 or below
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? US
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
11. And who will take their place?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 18
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Ecclestone’s retirement (fingers crossed)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Laura Leslie (@laura23)
4th March 2015, 13:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Williams, Red Bull and Lotus
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Vettel by a long way
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – A win late in the season for Button
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes, Williams, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – Faster. Much faster.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 12
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – A Manor one if they make it. If not it’ll be Raikkonen.
11. And who will take their place? – No idea at Manor. If Raikkonen it’ll be Vergne.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Hamilton
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Ericsson
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Something about Bernie
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Canada
attarda (@attarda)
4th March 2015, 13:53
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Fourth
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.5 sec.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 40
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericcson
11. And who will take their place? Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor if they participate else Toro Rosso
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Retires
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
ILuvSoundtracks (@)
4th March 2015, 13:56
1. “Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?”
– Merc, RBR and Williams, mostly.
2. “Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?”
– Daniil Kvyat.
3. “What will be McLaren’s best result?”
– Either a podium or in the points.
4. “In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?”
– Mercedes, Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. “Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?”
– Maybe 1 or 1.5.
6. “Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?”
– Renault.
7. “How many points will Sauber score?”
– I will think 10 or more. In a way it can also depend on the car and the drivers’ performance.
8. “Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?”
– Nico Rosberg.
9. “At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?”
– Russia…
10. “Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?”
– Will Stevens I would think.
11. “And who will take their place?”
– I don’t know.
12. “Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?”
– Maldonado if he becomes Crashtor again.
13. “Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?”
– Daniel Ricciardo.
14. “Who will crash out of the most races?”
– Maldonado in Crashtor Mode.
15. “Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?”
– Manor…
16. “At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?”
– Brazil
17. “What will be the biggest political story of the year?”
– Don’t know at all, maybe with the financial issues with some teams.
18. “What will be the most entertaining race of the year?”
– Great Britain.
PhilEReid (@philereid)
4th March 2015, 14:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? None
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.6 seconds slower than 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 4pts
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Whoever the second driver at Manor/Marussia is.
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Felipe Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Felipe Massa
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The complete dropping of the German GP
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monza
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship? Lewis Hamilton
Patrick (@paeschli)
4th March 2015, 14:05
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
SV
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd place
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes, Williams, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.5 seconds faster than last year, I expect similar times to the 2013 season.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
26
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Manor’s second driver
11. And who will take their place?
Chilton or a GP2 driver who has a father with a lot of money
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
I know Crashtor Maldonado is a safe bet, but I think it’ll be a rookie this, probably Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Sainz Jr.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
The last race, Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Another mid-season rule change, probably aero or engine-related
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes
20. The drivers’ championship?
Hamilton
Patrick (@paeschli)
4th March 2015, 14:09
Made an error on n°4, here it is:
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Lotus, Williams, Force India
Robert (@)
4th March 2015, 14:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull and Williams will each win 1 race, Mercedes will win all the other races.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel will outscore Daniil Kvyat by a big margin, at least 70 points difference between them.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? McLaren will struggle this season with a lot of retirements, scoring just a single podium, probably in the last third of the season.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams will finish 2nd, Lotus 5th and Force India 7th.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Let’s say between 1.8 and 2.0 seconds quicker than in 2014.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari comfortably.
7. How many points will Sauber score? Sauber will surprise a lot of people this season, they will score between 100 and 150 points.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton, it is his turn to rule qualifying.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? His only points of the season will come at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens at Manor if they take part.
11. And who will take their place? Let’s say Esteban Gutierrez because of the Ferrari connections.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Probably Max Verstappen.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg (again).
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Probably Max Verstappen.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor in 10th if they take part, if Manor don’t take part then Toro Rosso in 9th.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The United States Grand Prix.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Let’s say something to do with the engine regulations.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Chinese Grand Prix.
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes.
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton.
BJ (@beejis60)
4th March 2015, 14:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, RBR
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? KYV
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? William; Lotus; FI
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? ~0.25s slower
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 14
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? ROS
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Manor/Marussia folds for good this time, so no one.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? MAL
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? HAM
14. Who will crash out of the most races? MAL
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor/Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? HAM re-signs for Mercedes after Canannanada
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain
19. Mercedes
20. HAM
Ciaran (@walsh-f1)
4th March 2015, 14:29
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2.5 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 21
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Spain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
11. And who will take their place? Nobody
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Deepening financial crisis within F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? British Grand Prix
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Nico Rosberg
Cucamest (@kevincucamest)
4th March 2015, 14:32
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull & Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? They will be 1 second faster by the end of the season.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
12
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Hungary
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place?
Van Der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Interlagos
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Alonso and McLaren
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
4th March 2015, 14:34
1. Assuming another team wins a race, I’d say (most to least likely) Red Bull, Ferrari and maybe Williams. Lotus might get lucky or be better than we think.
2. If the Ferrari’s good enough, Vettel should be ahead, otherwise Kvyat could do well once he’s adjusted to life in the “A team”.
3. I’d like to have faith in their ability, having visited their HQ last October. Maybe a couple of 2nd or 3rd places if Mercedes have problems and they sort the car out.
4. My guess is Williams, Lotus, Force India but the top two could swap if Lotus are really good.
5. Based on Barcelona I’d say at least a second, as long as there are enough dry sessions to compare
6. This is tricky. Sauber and Toro Rosso appear to have improved, but I’ll say Renault unless the Ferrari SF15-T is amazing.
7. They should get on the board this year, but I’m not sure how many points. Maybe around 5 as I can see reliability being a lot better than 2014.
8. I’ll go for Rosberg, unless Vettel can drag the Ferrari to enough pole positions!
9. Arguably, one of his best chances could be in Australia – but if it’s not there I think it could be Malaysia or Bahrain.
10. Excluding anything that has or could happen at McLaren and assuming there is a driver change, I think it’ll be Nico Hulkenberg or Manor driver (but only because of money).
11. After a solid test in Barcelona, I think Pascal Wehrlein is a good candidate if he’s willing to leave DTM for it. Otherwise it’ll be someone with a lot of money that wants to get round the 2016 superlicence rules.
12. Anyone other than Maldonado would be a big surprise
13. I’d say Rosberg if it’s a dry race, otherwise it could be almost anyone (but probably still a Mercedes driver!)
14. If it’s not Maldonado or a rookie, I don’t know!
15. Manor will be last (if they make it at all), otherwise I think Force India and / or Sauber
16. Now that double points have disappeared, it could be wrapped up in Brazil or even Mexico. However on this occasion I’ll go with Abu Dhabi.
17. Financial trouble continued from 2014, Alonso’s winter test crash (how and why as I don’t think we’ve heard the full story yet), Germany and / or Russia being absent from the calendar, or more ridiculous rule changes (including the ban on significant helmet livery changes).
18. I’d like to think this year won’t peak too early, so hopefully they’ll all be really good. Would be nice to see Silverstone host this year’s best race.
19. Mercedes should walk this – I can’t see any other team being close, especially after visiting their HQ in December.
20. History suggests it won’t be Hamilton, so I’ve gone for Rosberg
dam00r (@dam00r)
4th March 2015, 14:36
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams 2nd, Force India 4th, 6th Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
3
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Austria
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Carlos Sainz
11. And who will take their place?
Dont know
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
(Manor) / Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi (Bottas)
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Honda
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
Dan (@bandon23)
4th March 2015, 14:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams and Red Bull, because they improved their engine to close the gap to Mercedes.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel, he will be most to score points and also win a race in any races.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? I believe 6th.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams to be 2nd, Lotus in 4th, and Force India 6th.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? I hope 1 sec faster.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari, they could win this race, and score some good points if they can.
7. How many points will Sauber score? I think 14.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Definitely Hamilton, he is the strongest driver.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Probably Australia.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Maldonado
11. And who will take their place? Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton, he wants to win there because it’s his favourite race track and for him the car looks very beast, hopefully we’ll see.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor, they could make a big surprise return but they were slowly and not a team to score points.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? We hope Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Saving the German GP, and Bernie hopefully sack.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Maybe Abu Dhabi GP.
19. I think Mercedes, reason is they could dominate again in F1 with their best engine, hopefully to break records.
20. Well, it would be Hamilton, but for some reason there will be other rivals to stop him. Looks like car is beast but hopefully he doesn’t win the 4th title and be ahead of Vettel. But I think Hamilton is not that superior to win 9 races in a row just like Vettel did win 9 races in a row in 2 years. He dominated. For me, Hamilton is the 3rd-title man, and sportsman of the year 2015 again. The championship for Hamilton is not going to him next year.
Francuis (@francuis)
4th March 2015, 14:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red bull, Mclaren & Williams.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 1st.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.5 to 3 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 16
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Felipe Nasr
11. And who will take their place? Max Clinton
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Alonso
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstapen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Suzuka
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Folding of 2 x more teams
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? USA
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis
James (@jamesjames123abc)
4th March 2015, 14:45
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? (Red Bull)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? (Sebastian Vettel)
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? (4th)
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? (Mercedes, Lotus, Force India)
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? (2 seconds quicker)
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? (Renault)
7. How many points will Sauber score? (3)
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? (Lewis Hamilton)
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? (China)
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? (None)
11. And who will take their place? (None)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? (Felipe Nasr)
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? (Nico Rosberg)
14. Who will crash out of the most races? (Marcus Ericsson)
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? (Will Stevens/Manor)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? (USA)
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? (Financial situation of teams)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? (Canada)
James (@jamesjames123abc)
4th March 2015, 14:46
4 should say (Williams, Lotus, Force India)
Serban7 (@serr7)
4th March 2015, 14:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 13
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Andre Lotterer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? More teams will go into administration; the return of the 3-car teams debate
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Asanator (@asanator)
4th March 2015, 14:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? +2.0s on 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 7
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? No idea!!
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 Rule Changes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Mercedes
20. Rosberg
Vincent (@vince04)
4th March 2015, 15:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari, and Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? 1st, 3rd, 5th
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? At least a second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? At least 100
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Verstappen
11. And who will take their place? Felix Da Costa
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor obviously
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Dunno
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? British GP
Vincent (@vince04)
4th March 2015, 15:08
4. Williams, Lotus, FI
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis of course
Srdjan Mandic (@srga91)
4th March 2015, 15:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams & Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.2 sec faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Spanish GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Grosjean
11. And who will take their place? Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie gets arrested :)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgian GP
19. Mercedes
20. Nico Rosberg
Jack P
4th March 2015, 15:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 1st
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.75 on average faster than last year
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Yes
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Austria
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Money.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Max Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Will Stevens
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? German GP
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Nico Rosberg
Cristian (@cristian)
4th March 2015, 15:26
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams,Red Bull,Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams-Lotus-Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They will be on par with 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?15
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens’s teammate
11. And who will take their place?
van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
money trouble for several teams
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Great Britain
Slobo (@slobo)
4th March 2015, 15:30
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari (2), Williams (2), Red Bull (1)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1s faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 0
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Japan
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Manor drivers
11. And who will take their place? null
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? nerf Mercedes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Malaysia
19. WCC: Mercedes
20. WDC: Hamilton
Cranio
4th March 2015, 15:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
-3 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
16
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Perez
11. And who will take their place?
Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Of course, Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor (if) or Lotus
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie wants 1.0 biturbo next year
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
China
Keisoglou Alexandros (@)
4th March 2015, 16:01
1. Williams
2. S.Vettel
3. Fifth
4. Williams(2nd), then Force India(4th), then Lotus(7th)
5. 0.8 sec. faster avg.
6. Renault
7. 15
8. N. Rosberg
9. Canada
10. P.Maldonado
11. Palmer
12. P.Maldonado
13. V. Bottas
14. P. Maldonado
15. Manor GP(If they compete. If they do not, then Sauber)
16. Abu Dhabi GP(More a wish than my actual opinion. I always want the WDC to be decicded in the very last race, you see, even if that’s at Yas Marina).
17. Sauber, F.India or even Lotus going bankrupt through the season. Grid hits 16 Cars(!). Bernie doesn’t care. F1 Community riots against him. He’s replaced during early Autumn, by…………….
18. Hungary GP(Last Year taught me something ;))
19. Mercedes GP
20. L. Hamilton or N.Rosberg. I’m willing to wait 9 more months to see the real Duel of the Desert, which 2014 didn’t offered us.
And in the end, it doesn’t really matter who wins the Crown. Or who gets the most Poles. Or if Bernie goes shacked. Not as long as F1 still stands up, as long as we can cheer for these 18 best drivers of world, and enjoy all the intense drama and action each and every F1 Season has to offer, sitting on the edge of the seat, nail-biting, and all.
Bring On 2015!
BaKano (@bakano)
4th March 2015, 16:02
MY answers:
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull and Ferrari. Lotus and Williams will come close but not really convinced they will win one.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th place.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams closely followed by Lotus and then Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
On average they will be 1,5 seconds faster than 2014, so on par, and even faster in some tracks, with 2013.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
9
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
If they are allowed to race, Will Stephens or the other driver at Manor.
11. And who will take their place?
Vandoorme
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor, or Sauber if Manor are not allowed to race
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The token rules affecting mainly Honda (is it political or technical?)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Mexico
MarlboroMcLaren (@marlboromclaren)
4th March 2015, 16:03
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – None
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – 6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – 1.8 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 0
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – None
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – None
11. And who will take their place? – None
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Loss of the German Grand Prix
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Italian Grand Prix
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Lewis Hamilton
msoerensen (@)
4th March 2015, 16:11
1: Ferrari
2: Sebastian Vettel
3: 4
4: 1. Williams. 2. Force India. 3. Lotus.
5: 2 sek faster.
6: Ferrari
7: 25
8: Lewis Hamilton
9: Sepang
10: Fernando Alonso
11: Kevin Magnussen
12: Pastor Maldonado
13: Nico Rosberg
14: Paster Maldonado
15: Manor
16: Mexico
17: Teams threatening to quit
18: Spa
19: Mercedes
20: Lewis Hamilton
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
4th March 2015, 16:14
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams-Lotus-Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
0.7s
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
No one
11. And who will take their place?
No one
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Red Bull gets a new engine supplier
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa
gabbe
4th March 2015, 16:21
1. Red Bull, McLaren
2. Vettel
3. P1
4. 1. Williams, 2. Force India, 3. Lotus
5. -1sec
6. Ferrari
7. 83
8. Rosberg
9. Melbourne
10. Kimi Raikkonen
11. Jean-Eric Vergne
12. Kvyat
13. Ricciardo
14. Maldonado
15. Manor
16. Brazil
17. Alonso
18. Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Mike Dee (@mike-dee)
4th March 2015, 16:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?Let’s be optimistic: Red Bull and Ferrari. But there is a chance that no other team will win any race.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?7th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?1.3 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?21
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?No one.
11. And who will take their place?n/a
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?Manor if they are classified at all, Sauber if Manor is not classified
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?Despite the demise of Abu Double, it will only be at the last race in Abu Single Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?Inability of other engine manufacturers to close the gap to Mercedes, and the consequences for future development.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?Mexico
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
InSilico_ (@insilico)
4th March 2015, 16:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams, Lotus & McLaren.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Daniil Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? First.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 tenths slower.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score? 15.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens.
11. And who will take their place? Max Chilton.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Carlos Sainz Jr.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? No idea..
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain.
19: Mercedes.
20: Daniel Ricciardo.
Jack (@lotus123)
4th March 2015, 16:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes-Lotus-Williams-Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
23
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Sergio Pérez
11. And who will take their place?
Pascal Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Hamilton leaving Mercedes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Belgium
Jack (@lotus123)
4th March 2015, 16:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes-Lotus-Williams-Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
23
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Sergio Pérez
11. And who will take their place?
Pascal Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Hamilton leaving Mercedes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Belgium
19. Mercedes
20. Nico Rosberg
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
4th March 2015, 16:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? RBR, Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus (Mercedes AMG Petronas is not a CUSTOMER team)
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault, because Sauber are rubbish
7. How many points will Sauber score? 9
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Nobody, because Marussia/Manor will go bust
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado (obviously)
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado (again, obviously)
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Marussia/Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Midgetstone being put in prison for money related issues
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes AMG Petronas
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton, but not by much
Julien (@jlracing)
4th March 2015, 17:11
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari and Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd, in a rainy race in Brazil
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 second faster than 2014. So 0.5 seconds slower than in 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Stevens when he runs out of money
11. And who will take their place?
Magnussen
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado, closely followed by Nasr and Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Ecclestone having a fight with Maurizio Arrivabene.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
Will Bryan (@willbryan)
4th March 2015, 17:12
1. Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. Sebastian Vettel
3. 3rd
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. +1.2 secs
6. Ferrari
7. 25
8. Rosberg
9. Spain
10. Maldonado
11. Palmer
12. Maldonado
13. Raikkonen
14. Sainz Jnr
15. Manor
16. Brazil
17. Bernie Sacked
18. Belgium
Jorge Lardone (@jorge-lardone)
4th March 2015, 17:39
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Four
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 33
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Who knows?
11. And who will take their place? Who knows?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Alonso
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Money
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
Kimifan23 (@kimifan23)
4th March 2015, 18:09
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull and Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Fourth
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
8 tenths faster than last year
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
8
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
2nd Manor Driver
11. And who will take their place?
Vandoorne (In one-off race at end of season)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Distribution of Sports finances
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
19. Constructors?
Mercedes
20. Drivers?
Rosberg
George (@george)
4th March 2015, 18:29
Wow 6 pages, it’s going to take a while to find my post at the end of the year XD
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
1st
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams > Force India > Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
-1.2s
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ericsson
11. And who will take their place?
some moneybags
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Penultimate
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Ecclestone Retires (hopefully)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa
19. Constructors Championship
Mercedes
20. Drivers’ Championship
Hamilton
Imre (@f1mre)
4th March 2015, 18:30
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Willams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.5 seconds faster than last year.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
A Manor/Marussia driver
11. And who will take their place?
Someone rich.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Jenson Button
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor/Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Penultimate race.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
something power unit related
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
Deej92 (@deej92)
4th March 2015, 19:05
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 16
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Frijns? (Or whoever the 2nd Manor driver is)
11. And who will take their place? Max Chilton
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull and Renault to split at the end of the year announced
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Constructors’ Champions? Mercedes
20. Drivers’ Champion? Hamilton
Deej92 (@deej92)
9th March 2015, 16:48
Just found out Chilton has signed for Nissan in the WEC, so I’m changing 11 to Merhi.
Nick (@theawesomefish)
4th March 2015, 19:07
1. Ferrari and Williams will win three and two races respectively
2. Sebastian Vettel will score approximately 1.5 times the points of Kvyat
3. Alonso will wrest a second place out of the car late in the year
4. Mercedes, Williams, Lotus
5. Lap times will be 0.5 seconds quicker in 2015 than they were in 2014
6. Ferrari will score more points than Red Bull
7. Sauber will score 17 points
8. Rosberg will successfully defend the pole position trophy
9. Max Verstappen will score his first points in the Chinese GP
10. Will Stevens will be the first driver to be replaced, and Manorussia will bring in someone with more funding
11. Maybe Esteban Gutierrez
12. The most penalty points will be awarded to Crash-tor Maldonado. Again.
13. The Monaco GP will be won by Lewis Hamilton
14. In terms of crashes, then most likely Maldonado. If it’s any type of DNF, then I would say Jenson Button.
15. I would imagine Manor would do well to finish anywhere other than last.
16. The driver’s championship will be decided at the penultimate race, in Brazil.
17. The top political story will be the interminable debate over the distribution of prize money.
18. The most exciting race of the season will be the Canadian Grand Prix, with two safety car periods and a surprise win for Valtteri Bottas.
Master firelee (@master-firelee)
4th March 2015, 19:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams (2), Ferarri (1), Red Bull (1)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th Late on in the season.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.6 tenths faster than last year.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score? 8
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Bahrain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Mystery Marussia Manor Driver.
11. And who will take their place? Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen or Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Sainz.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? USA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Finances for the minnow teams.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belguim
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis
Kingshark (@kingshark)
4th March 2015, 19:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Williams & McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
One win
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes – Williams – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They will be 2.0 seconds faster.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
23
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Spain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Robin Frijns
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
The legend himself, Pastor.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
The penultimate race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie sacked
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Malayisa
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Kiran Sripathy (@kiransripathy)
4th March 2015, 19:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams, Mclaren.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Race win.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Similar to 2013 times.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
30
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Jules Bianchi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Ecclestone’s retirement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa
sl300forf1 (@sl300forf1)
4th March 2015, 20:10
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Willliams and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel (by 61 points)
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd (4x)
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.3 seconds slower than 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 11
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Monaco
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Button and Maldonado
11. And who will take their place? Chilton and Jorda, respectively
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado and Jorda (6 races each, twice colliding with Grosjean)
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manors’ 2nd Driver
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ferrari switches to its V8 and Bernie dates Jenifer Becks (Sutil’s wife). North Korea will host a GP from 2016 as long as Kim lives.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta)
4th March 2015, 20:39
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull (three, give or take one), Ferrari (one, possible two), Force India (one – and I further predict they will have at least one finish in every available race position over the course of the season)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel, but Kvyat will run him close.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? A shock second in Singapore for Alonso. No other appearances on the podium for either driver.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Mercedes-Williams-Force India-Lotus-McLaren. Force India and Lotus most likely to swap places, probably going down to the last race of the season.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Up by 2.5 seconds in qualifying and 3 seconds in the race, on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 7, which will still put them ahead of 2 teams
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? He won’t, but he will get close a few times
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Bottas – not sure why, I just have a bad feeling about trouble ahead that I hope is wrong
11. And who will take their place? Susie Wolff, just for the one race before Valterri returns
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen, who will collect about 6 points before he calms down and spends the 2nd half of the season driving pretty maturely
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Tie between Verstappen, Maldonado and whoever is Manor’s second driver
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor – but for some time I’m expecting it to not be last because I think it will get a better finishing position in Australia than McLaren and only when McLaren’s developments come on-stream will Manor’s mark be surpassed
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada, closely followed by Japan
Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta)
6th March 2015, 0:11
Forgot to answer Q17. Here goes: Biggest political story of the year will occur when the teams realise that they have the final say over which teams are allowed to enter the 2016 championship.
Ryan (@rgbargie)
4th March 2015, 21:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.2 Seconds quicker
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Close, but Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 42
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Maldonado
11. And who will take their place? Jolyon Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Kvyat
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? USA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie stepping down after a row with teams over the price of F1.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australia
Hamilton and Mercedes winning again, obviously.
Duncan Snowden
4th March 2015, 21:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?see it more like Vettel and Webber: once Seb had won one championship, Mark’s
Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull. I wouldn’t discount Lotus (in the first half) and McLaren (towards the end), but don’t quote me on that. ;) Of course, all this assumes that anyone will.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Urgh. Impossible to predict right now. Points, definitely. Maybe a podium.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, FI
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Back to 2013. 1.5s faster.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
Some. Single figures.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Whoever gets the most poles. One of the Mercedes drivers.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Melbourne, quite possibly. Early, anyway.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Well, it’s obviously the as-yet-unnanounced second Manor driver. Unless they manage to sign a billionaire future world champion. Who’s also a woman.
11. And who will take their place?
Who knows? Someone with money.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
It all depends on how dominant Mercedes are. If the others are closer, it might, counterintuitively, lead to an earlier decider because they’ll be less inclined to let Lewis and Nico race. But I’m going to say Abu Dhabi again.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Cash distribution, again. It still hasn’t been sorted, and it’ll carry on being a problem until it is.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada‘s always a safe bet.
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes.
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship?
Hamilton. Probably. I’d like to think Nico can come back stronger, but I don’t see it.
Duncan Snowden
4th March 2015, 21:13
Dammit. I don’t know how that deleted bit of a later comment got into the first question.
black (@black)
4th March 2015, 21:15
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull,Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Daniil Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams,Lotus,Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? about 2 sec. faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? ~40 points
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Rising costs or Engine performance controversy
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Mexico
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
4th March 2015, 21:31
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull (2-RIC), Ferrari (1-VET), McLaren (1-BUT, 1-ALO), Williams (1-BOT)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
1st, twice
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1second to the good.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
6
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Bahrain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Kevin Magnussen, thus making McLaren and Manor Marussia bonds tighter
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
MALDONADO!
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Jensen Button
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor with Force India second last, neither will score points
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
McLaren doing additional testing with Honda after finding a loophole in the regulations. They are not penalised.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Australia, hopefully! I’ll be there!
19. Constructors World Champion?
Mercedes AMG Petronas
20. Drivers World Champion?
Lewis Hamilton, again…
Simtek (@)
4th March 2015, 22:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull and Ferrari in that order seem the most likely to capitalise on any problems Mercedes will have
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Never actually thought about this, and it could be interesting, but I’m going to go for Seb.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? The car seems to have the potential (if they can somehow run a full distance with the engine turned up) for a top-six finish, so 4th, I’m optimistic.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Might be a few tenths quicker or slower.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score? I’ll say ten. Again, I’m an optimist.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Don’t care… Nico.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia?
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? The Mystery Manor Man.
11. And who will take their place? Max Chilton makes his triumphant return!
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? My money’s on Max.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? The first driver to complete 78 laps… which will be Nico.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Might go for Max again. Saying Maldonado is too clichéd, and he hasn’t crashed a whole lot (for him) recently anyway.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor. I think it’s a foregone conclusion, sadly…
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Something related to the likelihood of survival for the smaller teams.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada!
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? I have a feeling that it could be Mercedes…
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Nico. Guess which one…
Daniel (@dante1006)
4th March 2015, 23:14
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? VET
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault.
7. How many points will Sauber score? 16
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australian GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? 2nd Manor driver
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Felipe Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Replacement of Bernie, hopefully
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Rainy Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Rosberg
Prof Kirk (@prof-kirk)
4th March 2015, 23:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
None.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
1.Williams 2.Force India 3.Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They’ll come within tenths of matching the 2013 times, and at some circuits, Monza, beat the times.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Sepang
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Hulkenberg
11. And who will take their place?
Donno
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Lewis b*tching about Rosberg again
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Melbourne
Wilhelm (@wilhelm)
4th March 2015, 23:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? fourth
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2,5 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysian Grand Prix
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Raikkonen
11. And who will take their place? Vergne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazilian Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Teams struggling financially because of FOM’s revenue sharung policy
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian Grand Prix
Hamilfan (@hamilfan)
5th March 2015, 0:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
RBR, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
seb
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
williams,lotus,force india
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
cars will be a few tenths faster than their previous year counterparts
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault cause sauber is slow at the moment
7. How many points will Sauber score?
I don’t know if they will
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis!
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Manor gp paydrivers
11. And who will take their place?
The one with more $$
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
ha ha you know who.(PM)
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Something with Alonso , Honda and Mclaren.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
Bruce (@mountainbiker)
5th March 2015, 0:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Unquestionably Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? None
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Spain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? N/A
11. And who will take their place? N/A
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor if they show, otherwise Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Eccelstone takes up a modeling career.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? After this wait: Australia!
Yogi
5th March 2015, 2:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? RedBull,Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams,Lotus,Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.8 second compared to 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 29
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Spain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Maldonado
11. And who will take their place? Joylon Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor F1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso want to move to merc and probably bernie will be punished and sacked
18. Monaco
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Todfod (@todfod)
5th March 2015, 4:39
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams only. Bottas only
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel… but only just
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th Pace. Alonso will get it
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They will be 1.5 seconds faster. So technically, 2013 and 2015 times will be really similar on avg.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
4. All Nasr
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Monaco
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stevens
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor. If they don’t make the grid, then Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Mclaren getting screwed over by the FIA in terms of developing their engine.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
5th March 2015, 4:42
1. RBR;Williams
2. Vettel
3. 3rd
4. Williams;SFI;Lotus
5. -0.2 than 2013
6. Renault
7. 7
8. Rosberg
9. Melbourne
10. Manor something
11. Chilton
12. Sainz jr
13. Rosberg
14. Sainz jr
15. Manor
16. Mexico
17. RBR poaching Honda
18. Bahrain
Christopher Rehn (@chrischrill)
5th March 2015, 8:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
None. Mercedes will win every race of the season.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Second place in a late-season race.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
2-3 seconds faster than 2014.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
12. 8 from Marcus and 4 from Felipe.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Within the first three races.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens.
11. And who will take their place?
Roberto Merhi or Jordan King.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor/Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Second to last.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Ecclestone’s retirement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
A rainy Malaysia.
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
5th March 2015, 8:49
A little later than planned, here are my answers:
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull and Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Second
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Lotus, then Williams, then Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 2.0 seconds quicker
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 14
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The failure to control costs and distribute revenues equitably leading to the loss of more teams
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Atticus (@atticus-2)
5th March 2015, 12:02
Quite bold predictions here and there, @keithcollantine. (E. g. customer team final order, most crashes for a driver during the races.)
Miguel Sampaio (@gordess)
6th March 2015, 3:42
Why don’t you think Williams can win races this year @keithcollantine? And why do you believe that Lotus are going to be in front of Williams. I think it is very possible that Lotus are going to pull “a Williams” this year, but it would be their first year in good form (like it was for Williams in 2014) and Williams will probably build on the previous season, don’t you think?
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
6th March 2015, 8:56
@gordess Just a hunch that the ‘manufacturer’ teams will pull further ahead, that Williams have played it too safe, and that Lotus will have a good year.
CountryGent (@countrygent)
6th March 2015, 9:14
Muuuuuuuuuch later than I had planned…
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? P3
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.8 faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 19
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Canada (the STR10 has not looked all that impressive)
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Dean Stoneman (thanks to Red Bull money)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Further disintegration of team morale through the FIA’s disproportionate prize fund distribution
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Leen
6th March 2015, 16:56
About Toro Rosso not being that impressive in preseason testing read james alan his blog: http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/so-whos-hot-and-whos-not-after-winter-testing-as-australian-gp-draws-near/
Hans (@hanswesterbeek)
5th March 2015, 9:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull. Having them fight for the odd win will be a good story as Alonso will have to hide his frustrations, and Vettel may have nice fights with his old team.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel, but it will be close. He will win this battle on consistency.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
One or two podiums (3rd places) in the second half of the season.
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
First Williams, than Lotus, than Force India. But it will be close between the latter two.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
They will be back at 2013 level, maybe even faster. James Allen’s blog says that Pirelli estimates improvements over 2014 of 2 to 2.5 s.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
That will be Renault. But this will be decided by the battle between STR and Sauber, not the one between RBR and SF.
7. How many points will Sauber score?
Eight. Most of them in the first half of the season.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton. He does not want to lose this again and he has upped his qualifying game. Rosberg had not much room for improvement left.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia or Malaysia. I suspect he has some very exciting performances early in the season, than has the regular successful-rookie-gets-overcondifent dip, and will be back in competitive terms later in the season. Unfortunately though, STR has lost the development race by then and is confined to 14-20th places.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
The second Marussia driver. That seat will be for rent during their entire season (note the use of ‘their’ here: I doubt they will make it to the end).
11. And who will take their place?
Some unknown wealthy pay driver without a seat. But if it will be familiar face, it’s Ferrari giving Guttierez track time in return for discounts on PU’s.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado. I haven’t seen any other answers on this forum yet.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg. Hamilton can’t have it all, and Nico is just too good around there.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
See question 12.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor with 0 points.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Race 16 in Russia. Will be the most boring championship decider of the year ;-)
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie stepping down. O no he isn’t. Or is he? Is he still alive anyway? Who are these people around his trailer? Is there anybody in charge of the commercial rights? Eventually Bernie will appear again, resign, have a deep fall and takes as much things along with him, doing way more damage than what should have been necessary.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa, where one or more young drivers and rookies will put up a great fight that ends in tears in the penultimate lap.
19. The constructors’ championship?
Manor. Ha no! Mercedes obviously.
20. The drivers’ championship?
Hamilton.
Hans (@hanswesterbeek)
5th March 2015, 9:52
It’s good to see that some people voted for Will Stevens and Manor as the 2015 champions.
Dimitris 1395 (@dimitris-1395)
5th March 2015, 10:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? a 5th place
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams – Force India – Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Around 2.5 seconds faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 25-30
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
11. And who will take their place? None
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Teams running out of money, not participating in races
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austria
McL88AsAp (@deongunner)
5th March 2015, 10:12
1. Williams and Ferrari
2. Vettel
3. Podium
4. Williams 2nd, Lotus 5th, Force India 7th
5. +0.25 to 2013
6. Ferrari
7. 15-20
8. Hamilton
9. Spa
10 and 11 I don’t think it will happen
12. Ericsson
13. Rosberg
14. Ericsson
15. Manor
16. Abu Dhabi
17. Teams struggle on financial
18. Spa
McL88AsAp (@deongunner)
5th March 2015, 10:29
19. Mercedes, it will be more or less than 2014
20. Rosberg, but by a very tiny margin
AndreaModa (@andreamoda)
5th March 2015, 10:15
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Three second places – two for Alonso, one for Jenson
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.5 to 1 second faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? None
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nico Hulkenberg
11. And who will take their place? Anyone with budget
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor, sadly :(
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Teams going bust, no money
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australia
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Sam Anthony
5th March 2015, 10:22
1. Williams, Red Bull and Ferrari (optimistically hoping)
2. Vettel, just
3. 2nd, late in the season
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. 1.5 second + faster
6. Renault
7. 30
8. Rosberg
9. Australia
10. Unfortunately, Will Stevens I imagine
11. Roberto Mehri
12. Carlos Sainz
13. Rosberg
14. Ericsson
15. Manor
16. Mexico
17. Lack of agreement on cutting costs
18. Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Harvey Pizey (@hpz89)
5th March 2015, 10:24
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? At least 0.5 quicker.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari.
7. How many points will Sauber score? 7
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Marussia
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Stuff at Ferrari
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Philip (@philipgb)
5th March 2015, 10:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
No one
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel though Ferrari less than Red Bull
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, FI
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
7
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
None
11. And who will take their place?
No one
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Felipe Massa
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
USA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Alonso leaving McLaren
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
USA
Luke (@lukefelix)
5th March 2015, 11:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari , Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
3rd
4th
7th
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1-1.5 seconds quicker
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
29
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Monaco
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Maldanado
11. And who will take their place?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Mclaren
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Monza
19. The constructors’ championship?
Mercedes
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20. The drivers’ championship?
Who will win the drivers’ championship?
Lewis Hamilton
thetobs (@thetobs)
5th March 2015, 12:00
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Williams & Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.3secs faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Bahrain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place?
Giedo van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
USA
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
German Grand Prix to be held at the Nuburgring Nordschleife (I wish)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Italy
ZanteX (@zantex)
5th March 2015, 12:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – P3
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – 2 seconds per lap faster than 2014 on most tracks.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 9
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – Australian GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? – Roberto Merhi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Carlos Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Manor/Marussia, behind Sauber
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Disagreement over rules for 2017, costs and survival of Lotus, Sauber, Force India and Manor/Marussia
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Canadian GP
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Lewis Hamilton
juan fanger (@juan-fanger)
5th March 2015, 12:17
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1.2 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 37
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie’s bunga bunga parties
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Mexico
19. Constructors? Mercedes
20. Drivers? Rosberg
Carugatese
5th March 2015, 12:40
Le’s try:
1) Ferrari, RB
2) Vettel
3) Podium
4) Williams, Lotus, Force India
5) 1 second faster
6) Ferrari
7) 2-3
8) Rosberg
9) Malaysia
10) Stevens
11) Marciello
12) Maldonado
13) Hamilton
14) Sainz
15) Manor (How many GP are they going to race?)
16) 15th
17) budget issue
18) Canada
Carugatese
5th March 2015, 14:07
I missed the questions 19 and 20 , with very easy answers:
19) Mercedes
20) Hamilton
Lin1876 (@lin1876)
5th March 2015, 19:06
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
~1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Sepang
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Manor no 2
11. And who will take their place?
Anyone with money
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Massa
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Monor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Smaller teams collapsing/being on the verge of collapsing
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Monaco
19. Hamilton
20. Mercedes
Erivaldo moreira
5th March 2015, 22:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bul and Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, , Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.5 s faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 23
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Maldondo
11. And who will take their place? Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Massa
14. Who will crash out of the most races? perez
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Team orders at Mercedes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Nico Rosberg
plushpile (@plushpile)
5th March 2015, 23:26
1. Williams, Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Vettel
3. 2nd
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Race pace – 0.5 faster
6. Renault
7. 3
8. Hamilton
9. China
10. Will Steven’s team mate
11. Guido van der Guarde
12. Maldonado
13. Hamilton
14. Sainz
15. Manor
16. Maxican GP
17. CVC sells shares
18. Spa
19. Merc
20. Hamilton
hoshino (@hoshino)
6th March 2015, 1:00
1. Williams only
2. Vettel
3. 5th
4. Williams, then FI, Lotus last
5. 3 sec faster
6. Renault
7. 5 points
8. Hamilton
9. Australia
10. Someone at Manor
11. Just another pay-driver
12. Maldonado unanimously
13. Rosberg
14. Maldonado
15. Manor
16. Mexican GP
17. Another classic GP drop from calendar
18. Suzuka
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Travis (@mcmerctn)
6th March 2015, 1:59
Love these season prediction questions. Here we go…..
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull (At least I sure hope so, love seeing different winners)
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
3rd Place, Probably in the back half of the season
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.5 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
15
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Austria
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens’ team-mate
11. And who will take their place?
Esteban Gutierrez
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo. You will see his smile from space.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie forced to resign
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canadian Grand Prix
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Maciek (@maciek)
6th March 2015, 3:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – 1 win, late in season
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – up to 2 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 20-something
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? – Narain Karthikeyan : P
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Verstappen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazil, as it should be
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Bernie’s succession
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Suzuka
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Hamilton… or maybe Rosberg : P
Shankz
6th March 2015, 4:40
1. Ferrari, Lotus, Williams & Red Bull
2. Seb Vettel
3. 2nd
4. Mercedes, Lotus, Williams
5. Not much slower
6. Ferrari
7. 42
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Bahrain
10. Manor I guess their 2nd driver?
11. Esteban Gutierrez since Ferrari engines and stuff
12. Felipe Nasr
13. Pastor Maldonado
14. Felipe Massa mostly due to wrong place at wrong time
15. Manor
16. Abu Dhabi
17. A European race getting scrapped
18. Russia
SundarF1 (@sundarf1)
6th March 2015, 8:00
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Mercedes, Williams, Force India & Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 26
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Raffaele Marciello
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor F1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japan
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The fight over changes to engine regulations.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgian Grand Prix
SundarF1 (@sundarf1)
6th March 2015, 8:01
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton.
These two can almost be taken for granted I suppose.
Puffy (@puffy)
6th March 2015, 8:38
1. Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. Vettel
3. 5th
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. 1.5 Seconds Faster
6. Ferrari
7. ~80
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Australia
10. Manor F1’s unannounced second driver
11. Esteban Gutierrez
12. Maldonado
13. Nico Rosberg
14. Maldonado
15. Manor
16. Brazil
17. Losing more teams
18. Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Vincent Ouwehand (@bazzek)
6th March 2015, 8:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
about 1 sec quicker then 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
3
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ericsson
11. And who will take their place?
Van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
ManorF1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
the last race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Inequality of funding will be the main thing, but no doubt there will be something sleezy to add to the headlines along the way
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
KaIIe (@kaiie)
6th March 2015, 9:45
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? A podium (probably third place).
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? They will be roughly the same as in 2013.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari.
7. How many points will Sauber score? Six.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg.
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australian GP.
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No changes to driver lineup during the season.
11. And who will take their place? –
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Sergio Perez.
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor Marussia.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican GP.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Controlling costs and the distribution of money.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austrian GP.
19. The constructors’ championship? Mercedes.
20. The drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton.
kaustav
6th March 2015, 12:35
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Williams, Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? – Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? – P5 (alonso)
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? – Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? – 2 seconds per lap faster than 2014 on most tracks.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? – Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? – 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? – China GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Ericson
11. And who will take their place? – Van der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – new regulations for 2017 being obstructed by mercedes/ unequal distribution of prize money
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – British GP
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Kimi Raikkonen
Brian Lelas
6th March 2015, 12:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Williams, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Daniil Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
P1 later in the season
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams – Lotus – Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.8 – 2 seconds faster.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
Less than 5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Nico Hulkenberg
11. And who will take their place?
Pascal Wehrlein (one off race deal)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Raikkonen
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Red Bull being bought out by Renault
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Australia
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
6th March 2015, 12:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
– Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
– Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
– 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
– Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
– 1s faster than ’14
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
– Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
– 5
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
– Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
– Malaysia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
– Marcus Ericsson
11. And who will take their place?
– Giedo Van Der Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
– Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
– Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
– Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
– Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
– Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
– Manor participation/prize money
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
– Malaysia
19. Constructors Champion
– Mercedes
20. Drivers Cahmpion
– Lewis Hamilton
TheNikii (@thenikii)
6th March 2015, 13:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Seb
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
2nd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, FI, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1 second faster than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
62
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Spain
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens team mate
11. And who will take their place?
van Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Surely Maldonado.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsonn
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Losing teams.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungary
19. Mercs
20. Ham
Colossal Squid (@colossal-squid)
6th March 2015, 16:05
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Williams, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? Second
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Slower by 0.5 from 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 30
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Sephens
11. And who will take their place? A bag of money wearing a helmet
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Felipe Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? F1 Strategy Group collapses
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
Muhammad Safwan
6th March 2015, 18:58
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and RedBull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Though this question might be a little intriguing, because for me i think its should be ricciardo or kvyat and vettel or raikkonen…nonetheless I think Vettel should
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Sixth
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
AMG Mercedes, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
1.5 seconds faster average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
6 points
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Monaco GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
One of ManorF1 drivers
11. And who will take their place?
Another pay driver probably
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Felipe Massa
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
ManorF1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Last two races
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie leaving F1…hahaa
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
CanadianGP
Tim (@gusty)
6th March 2015, 19:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.5-1seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 14
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Monaco
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Felipe Nasr
11. And who will take their place? Giedo Van Den Garde
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pastor Maldonado (who else!)
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Riccardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado (sorry again Pastor)
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sadly Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? More engine debates
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monza
Tim (@gusty)
6th March 2015, 19:44
Well, I completely screwed up the bold text there :-\
Dirk (@dirksen)
7th March 2015, 11:46
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, Lotus
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 0.8 seconds faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 17
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nobody
11. And who will take their place? Nobody
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz Jr.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Bottas
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Haas not to enter F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spain
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Rosberg
Dirk (@dirksen)
12th March 2016, 15:04
The correct answers:
1. Ferrari
2. Vettel
3. 5th, Hungary
4. Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. No idea exactly, but they were faster in 2015
6. Ferrari
7. 36
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Malaysian Grand Prix
10. Mehri
11. Rossi
12. Verstappen
13. Rosberg
14. Maldonado
15. Marussia/Manor
16. USA
17. Lotus/Renault take-over with Red Bull engine deal
18. Hungary
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Score: 4/20
KingNigel (@kingnigel)
7th March 2015, 13:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 6th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Mercedes, Willimas, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? Another 1.5 seconds
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? About 50
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australian GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Will Stevens
11. And who will take their place? No idea :)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Romain Grosjean
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor GP
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The very last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Fernando Alonso
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Montréal (Canada)
19. The constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. The drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
Ryan Williams (@ryanwilliams)
7th March 2015, 15:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
5th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
I’ve heard some pretty positive numbers from F1 tech people, so I reckon we’ll be back to 2013 pace, possibly even faster!
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score?
30-ish, the majority coming from Nasr
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Will Stevens OR the second Manor driver
11. And who will take their place?
Another driver
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Marcus Ericsson
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The continued financial turmoil of Formula One
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
United States
19. Who will win the Constructors’ Championship?
Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers’ Championship?
Nico Rosberg
Petros (@peterpan)
8th March 2015, 23:11
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Williams, Red-Bull, McLaren
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
A win!
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams 3rd, Lotus 5th, Force India 6th
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
Faster on average – 1 second or more.
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari!
7. How many points will Sauber score?
Less than 100.
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Barcelona
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
A driver from Manor
11. And who will take their place?
Can’t imagine!
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado or Sainz
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Pastor Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
18th or 19th
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Ecclestone quits!
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Bahrain
Kazihno (@kazinho)
9th March 2015, 11:29
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Ferrari.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? +1.8s
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score? 10
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? VanDerGarde / Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? VanDerGarde / Ericsson
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Kvyat
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Nasr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Engine Token usage
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
Macca (@macca)
10th March 2015, 4:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Williams & Ferrari
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Sebastian Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
1. Williams 2. Lotus 3. Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
0.5 seconds faster on average
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari
7. How many points will Sauber score?
12
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Melbourne
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Roberto Merhi
11. And who will take their place?
Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pastor Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Carlos Sainz Jnr
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor Marussia F1
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
3 team are unfinancial and leave the sport before or at the end of the season.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Australian GP
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes GP
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship?
Lewis Hamilton
pSynrg (@psynrg)
12th March 2015, 13:15
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Williams
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Kvyat
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 4th
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Force India, Lotus
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? About the same as 2013
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 8
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? Australia
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stevens
11. And who will take their place? Jolyon Palmer
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso leaving McLaren
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
LAK (@lak)
13th March 2015, 1:39
What to do 15 minutes before the F1 season starts? Do this quiz!
1. Ferrari, Red bull, Williams, Lotus, McLaren <- I'm trying to be optimistic, I say they'll win at least one race.
2. I'm going to go with Vettel.
3. A race win.
4. Williams, Lotus, Force India.
5. 0.75 seconds faster than 2014.
6. Ferrari
7. 28 points.
8. Rosberg
9. Malaysia
10. Ericsson
11. Van der Guarde
12. Maldonado
13. Lewis Hamilton
14. Will Stevens
15. Manor
16. Abu Dhabi
17. McLaren
18. Bahrain (Last year was a thriller, plus it's my home race so it's always going to be the most entertaining race for me.)
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Jonathan Kuriakose (@formulacraft)
13th March 2015, 5:48
1.Red Bull, Ferrari and Williams
2.Daniil Kvyat
3.Third
4.Williams, Lotus and then Force India
5. 3-4 seconds
6.Ferrari
7.20
8.Nico Rosberg
9.Monaco
10.Marcus Erriccson
11.Giedo Van Der Garde
12.Pastor Maldonado
13.Nico Rosberg
14.Pastor Maldonado
15.Manor
16.Brazil
17.Sauber controversy regarding Giedo Van Der Garde
18.Suzuka Japanese Grand Prix
19.Mercedes
20.Nico Rosberg
OEL F1 (@oel-f1)
13th March 2015, 10:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat? Vettel
3. What will be McLaren’s best result? 3rd
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship? Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year? 1 second faster
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault? Renault
7. How many points will Sauber score? 20
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)? China
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? N/A
11. And who will take their place? N/A
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Perez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Maldonado
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? van der gate
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgium
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
PJA (@pja)
13th March 2015, 20:29
I Almost forgot to enter my answers to the 2015 20 questions.
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Williams and Ferrari.
2. Who will score more points: Sebastian Vettel or Daniil Kvyat?
Vettel.
3. What will be McLaren’s best result?
Fifth
4. In what order will the three Mercedes customer teams finish in the constructors’ championship?
Williams, Lotus, Force India
5. Lap times were 1.5 seconds slower on average in 2014 compared to 2013. How much will they change this year?
About 2 seconds quicker than 2014
6. Which engine manufacturer will score more points: Ferrari or Renault?
Ferrari (but it will be close)
7. How many points will Sauber score?
20-30 so say 25
8. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
9. At which race will Max Verstappen score his first points (if at all)?
Before we get to Europe, say Chinese GP
10. Aside from Alonso and Magnussen swapping places, who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Probably a change at Manor for a driver with more money, I read that Merhi has only been confirmed for the first few races so I will say him.
11. And who will take their place?
Someone who can bring money to the team, but no isea who.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
I don’t think any driver will have a significantly worse record than anyone else but I will say one of the rookies Sainz
15. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Manor
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazilian
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The division of money in F1, and then debate about the rules for future seasons.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
19. The constructors’ championship?
Mercedes
20. The drivers’ championship?
Hamilton, it could be close again but if Hamilton stays focused all season and doesn’t have reliability problems he could do it before the final race.