We’re just over a week away from discovering the first race winner of the 2016 F1 season.
Are we in for a third year of Mercedes domination? Has Ferrari closed the gap to the pace-setters as it did 12 months ago?
And how will the new Haas team and revamped Renault and Manor squads fare?
Give your assessment of the season ahead by answering these 20 questions:
Previous 20 questions
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
10. 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. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
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: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Who will win the 2016 F1 constructors' championship?
- Haas (0%)
- Manor (0%)
- McLaren (0%)
- Sauber (0%)
- Toro Rosso (0%)
- Renault (0%)
- Force India (0%)
- Red Bull (0%)
- Williams (0%)
- Ferrari (10%)
- Mercedes (89%)
Total Voters: 434
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Who will win the 2016 F1 drivers' championship?
- Esteban Gutierrez (0%)
- Romain Grosjean (0%)
- Rio Haryanto (0%)
- Pascal Wehrlein (0%)
- Jenson Button (0%)
- Fernando Alonso (0%)
- Felipe Nasr (0%)
- Marcus Ericsson (0%)
- Carlos Sainz Jnr (0%)
- Max Verstappen (0%)
- Jolyon Palmer (0%)
- Kevin Magnussen (0%)
- Sergio Perez (0%)
- Nico Hulkenberg (0%)
- Daniil Kvyat (0%)
- Daniel Ricciardo (0%)
- Valtteri Bottas (0%)
- Felipe Massa (0%)
- Kimi Raikkonen (1%)
- Sebastian Vettel (26%)
- Nico Rosberg (24%)
- Lewis Hamilton (47%)
Total Voters: 434
I say
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Fifth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Esteban Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? CVC finally selling F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Australian Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton
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PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
12th March 2016, 12:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Like I care, Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? HAR
11. And who will take their place? ROS
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? MAG
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? ROS
14. Who will crash out of the most races? PAL
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Malaysia
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
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
12th March 2016, 12:09
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
Forgot Grosjean vs Gutttierez, so Grosjean.
ColdFly F1 (@)
13th March 2016, 16:01
Largely agree, @xtwl, though my wishful answer would be:
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? I hope the guy who ‘drives’ the sport: BE.
11. And who will take their place? Anybody but Spice Spouse.
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
12th March 2016, 13:03
You meant RSI not ROS for Q13, didn’t you? :D
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
12th March 2016, 13:14
I meant Q11 not Q13, sorry.
-_-
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
12th March 2016, 13:18
@sravan-pe I strongly believe the temptation of a Manor seat will persuade Rosberg to move from his GP winning car! Nah, you’re right.
Mike (@grippgoat)
12th March 2016, 19:09
I thought you meant Rossi would replace HAR at Monaco, and go on to win. :P
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
13th March 2016, 3:16
Hahha… :D :D
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
12th March 2016, 19:00
@xtwl My answers:
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Seventh
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No – please…
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? Eleven.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Palmer.
11. And who will take their place? Ocon.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 regulation meltdown.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain.
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
13th March 2016, 9:29
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Palmer.
11. And who will take their place? Ocon.
@william-brierty As a big fan of Ocon I would love that!
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
13th March 2016, 18:13
@xtwl I don’t think it’s possible to be as big an Ocon as I am!
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
14th March 2016, 6:09
@william-brierty You are quite the ‘Ocon’ !!
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
14th March 2016, 13:31
@xtwl You wonder how the iPad has catapulted Apple to being the biggest company in the world when you cannot type quickly on one without having Fernando Alonso’s hand-eye coordination!
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
14th March 2016, 13:32
@william-brierty That’s why I stick to an ordinary computer, windows 98 until I die.
Malik (@)
12th March 2016, 12:12
1. Ferrari
2. Points
3. Nico Hulkenberg
4. Renault
5. Grosjean
6. No
7. 10
8. Yes
9. Hamilton
10. Harayanto
11. Rossi
12. Verstappen
13. Vettel
14. Gutierrez
15. Renault
16. Penultimate
17. Ecclestone replacement
18. Canada
19. Merc
20. Hamilton
HK (@me4me)
12th March 2016, 12:17
1. Ferrari, Red Bull.
2. 8th place.
3. Max Verstappen
4. Mclaren
5. Wehrlein
6. Yes.
7. 10.
8. Yes.
9. Rosberg.
10. –
11. –
12. Kevin Magnussen
13. Hamilton.
14. Haryanto.
15. Tag Heuer (Renault).
16. Abu Dhabi
17. Power Unit saga continues.
18. Brazilian GP. (when RB and McL have more power available + good track & rain)
Alan (@alan8015)
12th March 2016, 12:20
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
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? Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Same as 2016; TAG-badged Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull quitting F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
Sander (@)
12th March 2016, 12:24
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Magnussen
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Verstappen (penalty)
11. And who will take their place? Gasly
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? Sainz
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 16th
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Engines…engines and more engines (oh and Red Bull)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
ECWDanSelby (@ecwdanselby)
12th March 2016, 12:26
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari. I think the gulf behind them will be too great for anyone else to snatch a win.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Pascal Vehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Nico
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Rio Harianto
11. And who will take their place? – Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Rio Harianto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Lewis
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Rio Harianto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Final
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Baku
19. Constructors? – Mercedes
20. Drivers? – Lewis
Dmitry (@albedo)
12th March 2016, 12:32
“What will be the biggest political story of the year? CVC finally selling F1”
the question is selling to whom? Bernie?
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull. I dare to say even Williams.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Fifth.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkingberg.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein. I believe he will destroy Haryanto.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
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. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abi-Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull and their engines.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Well, Hungary.
George Howson (@mr-g95)
12th March 2016, 12:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein out-qualifying Haryanto
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes… Hopefully
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto (Although should be Raikkonen but he’s a Ferrari driver)
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? TAG Heuer (Renault)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Changes for 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Malaysia
ruliemaulana (@ruliemaulana)
12th March 2016, 12:40
1. Ferrari & Torro Rosso will win races this year.
2. Q3 will be the best result for Haas.
3. Max Verstappen will score more points than Nico Hulkenberg.
4. Renault will score more points than McLaren.
5. Vettel will out-qualify his team mate most frequently.
6. Kimi Raikkonen will remain on the grid for 2017.
7. 9 of the 11 teams will score points.
8. Monza will not be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix.
9. Rosberg will win the FIA pole position trophy.
10. Marcus Ericsson will be substituted for richer pay driver.
11. Marcus Ericsson will be substituted by someone with very few superlicence points.
12. Max Verstappen will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements.
13. Rosberg will win the Monaco Grand Prix.
14. Haryanto will crash out of the most races.
15. Red Bull will use Bernie’s engine in 2017.
16. The drivers’ championship be decided at Mexican Grand Prix.
17. Bernie’s engine got special rule will be the biggest political story of the year.
18. Malaysian Grand Prix will be the most entertaining race of the year.
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
12th March 2016, 12:41
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No Driver
11. And who will take their place? No Driver
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Kevin Magnussen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault (TAG)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Ecclestone as the leader of F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
28th December 2016, 14:05
10/20. Not bad!
The most crashes one I had to check up, but it’s a draw between Vettel, Wehrlein, Hulkenberg and Magnussen.
krxx
28th December 2016, 19:02
Wow, so even when the events unfolded the way they did and it’s all in the open, you still get these reality-distorted views to pat oneself on the shoulder. To quote @robbie: fascinating.
faulty (@faulty)
12th March 2016, 12:41
Gee, I meant ROS for WDC.
Illusive (@illusive)
12th March 2016, 12:43
1. Surprise wins? Ferrari, with some luck other teams can make it to podium but not win a race.
2. Haas best result ? 7th, best bet Monaco.
3. Who scores more Nico vs Max? Nico.
4. Who scores more McLaren vs Renault? Definitely Renault.
5. Teammate domination? Romain Grosjean on Esteban Gutierrez.
6. Kimi in 2017? Unlikely.
7. Tams able to score? 10 teams.
8. Monza for Italian GP 2017? Yes, they better.
9. Pole Dominator? Roseberg.
10 & 11. 1st driver to be subbed? A. Rossi replaces Haryanto.
12 & 14 Next Maldonado? Max Verstappen.
13. Monaco Winner? Lewis Hamilton.
15. Redbull’s 2017 engine? Renault, if they don’t find some other fancy watch maker.
16. WDC decider location? Abu Dhabi GP.
17. Biggest Drama? Bernie quitting F1 :D, speculations more likely.
18. Best Race? Brazil GP.
19. WCC? Mercedes.
20. WDC? Roseberg.
Kingshark (@kingshark)
12th March 2016, 12:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, Toro Rosso, and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them, without exception
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Kevin Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Continue with Renault
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 and their engines
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Silverstone
WCC: Mercedes
WDC: Sebastian Vettel
HK (@me4me)
12th March 2016, 14:27
@kingshark, Out of interest, what is your reasoning for so many teams to win this season? Don’t you think the 4 cars of Mercedes and Ferrari combined will make the chance of a Toro Rosso or even Williams winning rather small? Red Bull I can understand, I myself expect them to win at some point, when they’ve got more power and the circuit suits them. But Williams and TR? Nah.
Drg
12th March 2016, 17:04
Only the first few races of 2012 were representative of the entire history of F1 if you take a look at Kingsharks comments over the years. Don’t get him started on Hamilton whatever you do. If I was his doctor I would hope his predictions across the last few years have to happen at some point or he might blow a gasket! :)
Kingshark (@kingshark)
12th March 2016, 19:43
@me4me
Mercedes and Ferrari = obvious, will win 18 out of 21 races combined.
Red Bull = fantastic chassis with improved engine
Toro Rosso = excellent and underrated chassis with great engine
Williams = good chassis with the best engine
Williams will win at either Austria or Silverstone
Red Bull and Toro Rosso will win at either Monaco/Hungary/Singapore in potentially rainy circumstances.
I expect this season to be like 2008. Two teams dominate most of the season, but there are some races that throw up some random results.
Just my $0.02
Only seasons like 2015 were representative for others apparently. “F1 has always been like this”. Lol no, it hasn’t.
Kingshark (@kingshark)
12th March 2016, 19:43
Add Merc to this, obviously.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
12th March 2016, 12:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? – Jordan King
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Rio Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – “Tag Heuer”
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – 2017 rule changes/engines
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Bahrain
19. Who will win the 2016 F1 constructor’s championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the 2016 F1 driver’s championship? – Sebastian Vettel
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
12th March 2016, 19:05
@vettel1 Jordan King? Please, no! Nice to see you online again…
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
12th March 2016, 22:28
Frankly that was a bit of a guess ;) Thank you! I’ve emerged from the shadows in time for the resurgence of Vettel, obviously. Most of my predictions are served with copious amounts of optimism/naivety @william-brierty.
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
14th March 2016, 13:35
@vettel1 Well, you certainly were a good omen for him in 2010, 2011, 2012…(draws breath)…and 2013! For some reason I’ve decided to depress myself this season by officially backing Nico Rosberg, having always seemed to have been shouting at deaf ears in lauding Nico’s abilities over the years. But who am I kidding? I didn’t even vote for him in this WDC poll!
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
15th March 2016, 0:39
Haha, very true @william-brierty! If it is a supernatural power I will be sure to employ it for more useful means, like electing US presidents.
On topic; I’m cautiously optimistic that he will fair rather better this year than last. The possible factors contributing to his hat trick of wins to close the season have been well discussed – principally whether Hamilton lost motivation – however I feel that rather sidetracks the strong form he showed post-Singapore modifications.
Had he not the misfortune of unreliability in Russia, and had more mettle at the first corners in Japan and the US, he could have perhaps added at least another win, perhaps more. His six pole positions on the trot was a decisive qualifying resurgence also.
It has the potential to be a very interesting title fight indeed if Rosberg and Hamilton do end up in a much tighter tussle. Which explains my slight optimism that, if the rumours of a notable to improvement to the red car are founded, leads me to tentatively conclude an upset is possible.
Fascinating prologue indeed. Let us hope the story doesn’t disappoint!
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
15th March 2016, 9:15
@vettel1 You’re probably a bit late on the US president – I’ve been backing Marco Rubio so predictably he’s facing oblivion right now. I guess the new Mars mission launched last month is a exit clause just in case people don’t fancy the most powerful man in the world being a narrow-minded scarecrow on a venomous and belligerent crusade against any that don’t share his passion for himself…
On-topic: happily the divide Rosberg needs to cross this season is between being a very, very good driver, capable of not just beating a teammate like Hamilton on a given weekend, but dominating him, and being a great driver capable of wringing every last point out of the opportunities afforded to him over an entire season.
Other than the accepted ‘greats’ of Vettel and Alonso, who, other than Rosberg, could have got eleven race wins and an almighty eighteen pole positions past Hamilton in a championship-winning car? That is the question I’ve been wrestling with over the winter, and there is nobody. Raikkonen is spent, Ricciardo’s 2014 form is increasingly looking like a flash in the pan, Button had to produce his best year ever in F1 to beat Hamilton in the same car, whilst Lewis had his worst season in F1, and Hulkenberg has all the ingredients but has an inexhaustible habit of failing to translate that into results.
I hope, in terms of his public perception at least, Rosberg can cross the Rubicon this year and be considered the top-line driver he is. He has consistently been ‘pretty exceptional’ throughout his F1 career; the problem is Hamilton has consistently been ‘utterly exceptional’ throughout his F1 career.
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
12th March 2016, 12:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Eighth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? I think/hope so
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pascal Wehrlein
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 car change regulations
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
28th November 2016, 14:54
Five out of 20. Welp.
Sebas (@seabass)
12th March 2016, 12:56
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
7th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No. He will retire.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All but Sauber and Manor.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
No. Monza will not be confirmed, but will not be replaced either. Ecclestone will postpone the decision till later in 2017 to put more pressure on the organizers.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Marcus Ericsson. Somebody with deep pockets will take his place.
11. And who will take their place?
A different driver with strong financial backers will take his place due to financial problems at Sauber.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel (which annoys Lewis Hamilton deeply)
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Jolyon Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazilian Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The unfairness of dividing the money among the teams. The European Union will get involved.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazilian Grand Prix
IvoStIvanov
12th March 2016, 12:58
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Harianto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Harianto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso retiring
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
IvoStIvanov
12th March 2016, 13:02
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
Caoimhe (@ciaran)
12th March 2016, 12:59
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Eighth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes but not with Ferrari
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault (ha)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Interlagos
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 reg changes
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
12th March 2016, 13:01
6. Just like what Alonso said. Kimi will be on the grid (or rather perform well) if the 2017 car suits him, which is likely.
Yoshisune (@yobo01)
12th March 2016, 13:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Eight
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Probably something that has to do with Bernie
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The German Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
George (@george)
12th March 2016, 13:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Tough one, I’ll say Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
10 (all but Manor I think)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
None I think, so long as Haryanto’s money holds out
11. And who will take their place?
N/A
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Gutierrez or Ericsson
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Final hopefully!
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?
I’ll go with Spa.
19. Constructors champion?
Mercedes
20. Drivers champion?
Hamilton
Julien (@jlracing)
12th March 2016, 13:09
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Kevin Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone to introduce reversed grids in 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
Michal (@michal2009b)
12th March 2016, 13:11
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? [b]Ferrari and Williams[/b]
2. What will be the best result for Haas? [b]Sixth[/b]
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? [b]Hulkenberg[/b]
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? [b]McLaren[/b]
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? [b]Wehrlein[/b]
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? [b]Yes[/b]
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? [b]10[/b]
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? [b]Yes[/b]
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? [b]Hamilton[/b]
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? [b]Haryanto[/b]
11. And who will take their place? [b]Rossi[/b]
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? [b]Verstappen[/b]
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? [b]Vettel[/b]
14. Who will crash out of the most races? [b]Verstappen[/b]
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? [b]Renault[/b]
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? [b]Abu Dhabi[/b]
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? [b]2017 rule changes[/b]
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? [b]Malaysia[/b]
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? [b]Mercedes[/b]
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? [b]Vettel[/b] (I know that’s optimistic as HAM is the favourite)
Alex (@arobbo)
12th March 2016, 13:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Seventh
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champiion? Nico Rosberg
Jack (@jmc200)
12th March 2016, 13:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 10th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? God I hope so…
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017, the mess that is…
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
Enigma (@enigma)
12th March 2016, 13:26
1. Ferrari and Williams (will win other than Mercedes)
2. 8th place (Haas’ best result)
3. Hulkenberg (will outscore Verstappen)
4. Renault (will outscore McLaren)
5. Wehrlein (will out-qualify his teammate most often)
6. No (Raikkonen to stay or not for 2017)
7. All teams (will score points)
8. Yes (Monza confirmed for 2017 Italian GP by end of season)
9. Lewis Hamilton (Pole trophy)
10. Noone (replaced)
11. Noone (to replace)
12. Ericsson (most penalty points)
13. Vettel (will win Monaco)
14. Haryanto (will crash out of the most races)
15. Honda (Red Bull engines in 2017)
16. Last race (title decider)
17. No idea (political story)
18. Melbourne (most entertaining race)
19. Mercedes (champions)
20. Sebastian Vettel (champion)
pwaa (@pwaa)
12th March 2016, 13:30
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari. If they’re lucky.
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th. Probably Grosjean as well.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max, but not by a lot.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren. Will be a better year for them, Renault will most likely have a year very similar to McLaren’s 2015
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein. As Much as I like Rio, I think Pascal is just a better driver.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
Yes, but he’s not got many more years left.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
Going to be optimistic and say all 11! Least likely to score will be Manor, then Renault, then Haas.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes, but it will only be a 1 year deal. Really hope it’s staying for the long term, but just don’t trust Bernie to make the best decision for the sport.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis will take it, but it won’t be until the last few races where he confirms it.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto, probably for Rossi during the late summer, hopefully Alex gets to race in the US again!
11. And who will take their place?
Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Esteban Gutierrez. Then Sergio, Kevin and Lewis.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton, unfortunately!
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
One of the Manors. Will go for a long shot with Wehrlein, although Haryanto will retire more often!
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Either Renault/TAG for another one year deal, or Volkswagen if they manage to convince them/the whole VW controversy blows over. If they do go in, it obviously won’t be VW badged.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexico.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Constant rumours of Bernie finally retiring, and preparations for that event. Hopefully. If not that, then Bernie scrapping more races with rich motorsport heritage for despot backed political statements in questionable countries.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Going with Hungary, been a few good years, hopefully it continues!
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Lewis Hamilton
Imre (@f1mre)
12th March 2016, 13:33
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All of them.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Haryanto.
11. And who will take their place?
Stevens.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Grosjean.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Palmer.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Penultimate.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
2017 rules.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
The one that Massa wins. :)
Mathias Kainz (@matthew327)
12th March 2016, 13:39
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Williams.
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
P9 through Romain Grosjean.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max Verstappen.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All of them.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto.
11. And who will take their place?
Alexander Rossi.
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?
Rio Haryanto.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazilian Grand Prix.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Hamilton vs. Rosberg yet again.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungarian Grand Prix or Austrian Grand Prix.
19. Who will win the 2016 F1 constructors’ championship?
Mercedes AMG.
20. Who will win the 2016 F1 drivers’ championship?
Lewis Hamilton.
andae23 (@andae23)
12th March 2016, 13:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 11th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? Nine, all bar Manor and Haas
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? No one cares
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Fernando Alonso
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto..
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Tag Heuer/Renault
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 resigning (I think I’ve said that for three years running now.. wishful thinking)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austrian GP
19. Constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20. Drivers’ champion? Nico Rosberg
Enigma (@enigma)
12th March 2016, 14:19
@andae23 So you predict Alonso will give up? If so, very interesting. Depends on how competitive McLaren Honda are, of course.
andae23 (@andae23)
12th March 2016, 18:48
@enigma Yeah I don’t see McLaren improving much this season, so I can kind of see how he could have a 2013 Raikkonen-style exit. But I really don’t know, just a hunch :P
BasCB (@bascb)
31st March 2016, 13:49
Turned out to be true then @andea23, although I doubt Stoffel will replace Alonso for the rest of the year or that Fernando will call it quits unless there is no other option for him health wise @enigma
Enigma (@enigma)
31st March 2016, 14:17
@bascb Well called @andae23!
Steph (@stephanief1990)
12th March 2016, 13:48
1. Ferrari
2. 12th
3. Hulkenberg
4. Renault
5. Romain Grosjean
6. Yes
7. 10
8. No
9. Rosberg
10. None
11. None
12. Kimi Raikkonen
13. Hamilton
14. Hamilton
15. Renault
16. Mexico
17. Engines
18. China
19) Mercedes
20) Rosberg
babis1980 (@babis1980)
12th March 2016, 13:55
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari (5), Williams (1), McLaren (1), Red Bull(1)
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean and Pascal Wehrlein (19-2)
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None.
11. And who will take their place? See above.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Tag Heuer
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 engine rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungarian GP
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Nico Rosberg
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
12th March 2016, 14:00
@babis1980
I like your optimism!
babis1980 (@babis1980)
12th March 2016, 15:31
Yes, Button will win the rain affected GP at Hungary, Kvyat the night race at Singapore and Bottas in Monza!
Robert (@)
12th March 2016, 14:06
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th x2
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
10. 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? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? TAG Heuer (Renault)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The withdrawal of Pirelli and the return of Michelin as the official tyre suppliers for 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Abu Dhabi
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Hamilton
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
12th March 2016, 14:08
1. just Ferrari
2. best result for Haas? 5th
3. more points: Verstappen
4. more points: McLaren
5. out-qualify: Wehrlein
6. Kimi: No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Monza: Yes
9. Poles: Rosberg
10. Replaced: Palmer (suspicious injury)
11. Ocon
12. Penalties: Grosjean
13. Monaco: Rosberg
14. crashes: Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Timex
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. Biggest political story? 2017 regulations. Thousands of pages, and multiple revisions, published all year long, zzzz.
18. most entertaining race? Hungary will be good again, Red Bull and one or two others will be in contention
Palindnilap (@palindnilap)
12th March 2016, 14:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
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? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last round
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone gets sidelined
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
Palindnilap (@palindnilap)
12th March 2016, 14:35
Sorry, I didn’t mean to reply to a specific comment.
Thomas (@benutzername88)
12th March 2016, 14:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? –> only Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? –> 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? –> Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? –> Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? –> Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? –> No.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? –> 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? –> Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? –> Hamilton.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? –> Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? –> Pastor Maldonado
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? –> Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? –> Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? –> Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? –> Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? –> Interlagos
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? –> CVC selling F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? –> Bahrian GP
Duncan Snowden
12th March 2016, 14:25
Oof. So many variables.
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, definitely. Williams are the only other team I see possibly lucking into one, but I doubt it.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Tough one. They kind of underperformed in testing, compared to (probably unreasonable) expectations, didn’t they? Sixth. Assuming they get things together, and I don’t see any reason to think they won’t.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen. (I’m guessing that while FI might carry on their form from last year at first, development will be limited and STR will overtake them as the season goes on. Could be wrong.)
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Yikes. I hate these questions. I’m a “teams” guy, not a “drivers” guy. :) Wehrlein, maybe?
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? I have no idea. Despite what I just said, I hope so.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? I don’t see why it can’t be all of them, to be honest. Manor and Sauber might struggle, but I think they could pick up a few here and there.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Tricky. I think it will be, but before the season ends? Hmm…
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton.
I’m going to skip 10-14, ‘cos I honestly don’t have the faintest idea. And, apart from the Monaco winner (I have this sneaky feeling it might be a surprise), I haven’t given those things much thought.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault. Barring a sudden glaciation in the netherworld.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Could be late, if Ferrari have upped their game as much as they appear to. Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Too many to pick just one. CVC selling up, the Monza will-they/won’t-they, the 2017 regs, Force India’s ongoing troubles, Sauber’s ongoing troubles…
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada. (I dunno. But you can never go far wrong in guessing Canada for this one.)
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes.
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Hamilton. Probably.
Dirk (@dirksen)
12th March 2016, 14:28
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9 teams
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No, but Monza will stay the host.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Alfa Romeo branded Ferrari’s
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Teams still undecided on the budget cap / customer engine price limit
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Italian Grand Prix, as I’m going to Monza!
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Hamilton
Claudiu (@jim99)
12th March 2016, 14:29
1. Ferrari, Red Bull and Force India
2. 6th
3. HUL.
4. McLaren
5. GRO.
6. No
7. 9
8. Yes
9. HAM.
10. PAL.
11. Esteban OCON
12. HAR.
13. HAM.
14. GRO.
15. Renault TAG Heuer
16. Abu Dhabi
17. Bernie’s hungry for money -Monza 2017
18. Spanish GP
19. Mercedes
20. HAM.
Christopher Rehn (@chrischrill)
12th March 2016, 14:41
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? P6 for Grosjean
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All 11 will score points
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None. All will finish all races
11. And who will take their place? See above
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Second to last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull trying to force a new engine
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary. Always is. I love it.
Cucamest (@kevincucamest)
12th March 2016, 14:46
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes (hopefully)
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Esteban Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault (or TAG Heurer)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The new 2017 regulations
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
Philip (@philipgb)
12th March 2016, 14:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
-Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
-12th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
-Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
-McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
-Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
-No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
-8
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
-Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
-Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
-Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
-Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
-Grosjean
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
-Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
-Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
-TAG
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
-Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
-Will Alonso stay in 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
-Hungary
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
-Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
-Hamilton
black (@black)
12th March 2016, 14:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? → Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? → 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? → Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? → Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? → Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? → No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? → All of them
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? → Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? → Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? → Rio Haryanto
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? → Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? → Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? → Renault (TAG Heuer)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? → Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? → The 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? → Germany
19. Mercedes – 20. Sebastian Vettel
Serban7 (@serr7)
12th March 2016, 15:00
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 11th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – nope
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 9 teams
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – no
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Verstappen
11. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly
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? – Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – the new rules for 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – China
WCC: Mercedes
WDC: Rosberg
Balue (@balue)
12th March 2016, 15:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Raikkonen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Raikkonen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 20
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Sale of F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Mexico
sam3110 (@sam3110)
12th March 2016, 15:14
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Nasr
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Magnussen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Their own
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The sale of Force India
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
Wes (@wes)
12th March 2016, 15:17
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The season final
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull engines
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Canadian Grand Prix
19. Constructors Champion: Mercedes
20. Drivers Champion: Nico Rosberg
Bradley Downton (@bradley13)
12th March 2016, 15:19
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Eighth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 rules and regulations
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Canadian Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
12th March 2016, 15:29
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Fifth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?Fifth Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? CVC selling F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? COTA
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
12th March 2016, 15:31
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
Zsolt Hegedus (@tresz)
12th March 2016, 15:37
1. Ferrari, Red Bull and Williams
2. 7th
3. Nico Hülkenberg
4. McLaren
5. Wehrlein and Grosjean
6. No
7. 11
8. No
9. Hamilton
10. Haryanto
11. Rossi
12. Gutiérrez
13. Rosberg
14. Gutiérrez
15. Renault / Tag Heuer
16. Brazil
17. CVC selling F1 and Ecclestone’s retirement
18. Belgian Grand Prix
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
Wilhelm (@wilhelm)
12th March 2016, 15:54
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, Force India
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Honda
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone succession
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Interlagos
Jorge Lardone (@jorge-lardone)
12th March 2016, 16:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari & Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 4º
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Reanult
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Button
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
10. 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? Verstapen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstapen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone died
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australia
Panagiotis (@papalotis)
12th March 2016, 16:33
1. Ferrari, Williams
2. 6th
3. Hulkenberg
4. McLaren
5. Nasr
6. No
7. All
8. DC
9. Vettel
10. Guttierez
11. Newgarden (Indycar)
12. Verstapen
13. Monaco
14. Verstapen
15. DC
16. 21st
17. Tyregate (?????)
18. Hungary
Lin1876 (@lin1876)
12th March 2016, 16:36
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? around 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenburg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? “Renault”
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Elimination qualifying and 2017 regulations
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Hamilton, but I think Vettel will run him close
Melvin (@)
12th March 2016, 16:38
1. Ferrari
2. 7th
3. Max
4. McLaren
5. Pascal Wehrlein
6. No
7. 10
8. No
9. Rosberg
10. Ericcson
11. Sirotkin
12. Magnussen
13. Vettel
14. Magnussen
15. Own Red bull engines
16. Mexico
17. Bernie loses his power.
18. Belgium
Arjun (@mostlyuseless)
12th March 2016, 16:58
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – Seventh
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Max
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? – Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Max
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – TAG (Renault)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – 2017 Car Designs
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Canada
WCC – Mercedes
WDC – Hamilton
To the Max !
12th March 2016, 17:00
One crash in 2 seasons and he’s going to be the one who will crash out the most, come guys, try to take this a bit more seriously before this can be taken serious.
thetobs (@thetobs)
12th March 2016, 17:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Jolyon Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Round 20
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 regulations
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
Cristian (@cristian)
12th March 2016, 17:16
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari,Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Rio Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
21
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
2017 regulations
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Belgium
Aficion
12th March 2016, 17:56
1. Ferrari and Red Bull
2. 6th for Grosjean
3. Hulkenberg
4. Renault
5. Grosjean
6. No
7. 9
8. Yes
9. Hamilton
10. Haryanto
11. Rossi
12. Verstappen
13. Rosberg
14. Perez, because… I don’t know. A hunch.
15. Renault
16. Interlagos
17. An alternative engine manufacturer is set up (perhaps funded by Bernie) to make more affordable power units.
18. Hmmmm….. Suzuka.
Aficion
12th March 2016, 17:58
Oops. Missed the last two!
19. Mercedes
20. Nico Rosberg
Joni (@theflyingfinns)
12th March 2016, 17:59
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams and Force India (in some crazy race)
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Hülkenberg (because I think Force India will be a better car, especially in the first half of the season)
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No (I’m hopefully wrong, but I think he’ll announce his retirement from F1 this year)
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
11 (Would be great)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Sergio Perez
11. And who will take their place?
Alfonso Celis Jr.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Marcus Ericsson
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Tag Heuer
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie vs. teams
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Australia (Haven’t had a “classic” Australian race for a while, I think this is the year)
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Nico Rosberg (This is his year, dammit :) )
OmarRpepper
12th March 2016, 18:07
1. Ferrari and Williams
2. seventh
3. Mad M4X
4. Renault
5. Seb
6. No, it’s time he realizes he’s past his prime forever.
7. All of them will score at least a point.
8. No
9. Nico Rosberg
10. Haryanto
11. Rossi
12. Haryanto
13. Sebastian
14. Gutierrez
15. Tag
16. At the last one.
17. Bernie manages to fire a team
18. Canada
19. Rosberg
20. Mercedes
bull mello (@bullmello)
12th March 2016, 18:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, wanted to add Williams or Red Bull, but it would take a crazy science fiction plot for that to happen
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
9th and it will take a frantic high attrition, maybe weather related, race for this to happen
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max, better car this season, more reliability, more maturity
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren – they should improve and Renault has more questions than answers at this point
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No. I believe he will have a better 2016 and retire of his own accord, officially.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All. With this high number of races the odds are increased of having several chaotic races with unusual results.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes. At least I hope so.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Marcus Ericsson, for a Sauber sell a seat temp pay driver.
11. And who will take their place?
Total guess: Raffaele Marciello – someone with support (Sauber needs it) and money behind them.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Maldonado even though he isn’t there. OK, maybe one of the rookies.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
A rookie trying too hard, to be named later.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault. Nobody else will touch them. Not enough time to develop a new engine source even if they started right now.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Penultimate – Brazil between Vettel and Hamilton
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Tie between 2017 rules debacle and Ecclestone’s departure/replacement.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil – a mix of weather and championship implications with unexpected results…
bull mello (@bullmello)
12th March 2016, 22:01
19. Constructors – Mercedes
20. Drivers – Vettel (a. Winning 3 championships in a row is nigh impossible for so many reasons including some totally out of a driver’s control. b. Rosberg will up his game and take more points away from Hamilton if he does. c. Vettel has a better car than last season, will benefit from ROS vs. HAM and will squeak this out just ahead of them.)
Anders Lindfors (@dersdrums)
12th March 2016, 18:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari. In the right circumstances possibly Williams grabs a win as well.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg. Racecraft-wise they are similar in ability but FI will have a stronger car over the course of the season.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren. Both will find points hard to come by, however.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean over Gutierrez
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No. He will play second fiddle to Vettel and Ferrari will opt for someone new in 2017.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes. I hope so.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie not knowing when to stop.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Constructors: Mercedes. Vettel will take the fight to the Mercs but Kimi’s lack of consistency hampers them in the end.
20. Drivers: Nico Rosberg
melkurion (@melkurion)
12th March 2016, 18:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
5th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
GOd I hope not
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
all 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Guttierez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Wehrlein
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Same as now
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Last one
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie retires
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Belgium
sl300forf1 (@sl300forf1)
12th March 2016, 18:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 12
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Jacques Vielleneuve!!! Or Pascal Maldonado
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Daniil Kvyat
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Felipe Nasr
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Cosworth ;-)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Mercedes uses 1.8 L engines!
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Silverstone or Spa
Girts (@girts)
12th March 2016, 19:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Ninth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Kimi Raikkonen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Sauber/FI’s complaint to the EU
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Singapore Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Nico Rosberg
hhg1 (@hhg1)
12th March 2016, 19:46
1. Ferrari and Williams
2. 8
3. Max Verstappen
4. McLaren
5. Grosjean
6. No
7. 11
8. Yes
9. Hamilton
10. Haryanto
11. Rossi
12. Gutierrez
13. Hamilton
14. Haryanto
15. Tag
16. USA
17. Sergio Marchionne
18. Hungary
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
petebaldwin (@)
12th March 2016, 20:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 11th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen. I think Toro Rosso will have a good year now they’ve got decent engines.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren. I think they will be much better reliability-wise and will have more top speed – still not close to the front runners but better than last year. Renault will struggle.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Either Grosjean or Vettel. I think there’s more chance of Grosjean having technical issues in quali so I’ll say Vettel.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Not a chance. There are too many good young drivers who could do a better job.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All but Manor and Haas
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Depends whether Bernie is still playing a game. Will they race in Monza in 1027? Absolutely 100%. I’d bet my house on it.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
11. And who will take their place? Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Even though he doesn’t have as seat, I find it hard to believe it won’t be Maldonado. Somehow Pastor… Somehow..
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Wehrlein
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Tag Heuer
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 19th
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? I think people will start turning on Bernie if F1 has another horrible year.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan looks insane. It could be rubbish but I have high hopes. Other than that, wherever it rains and DRS is turned off
19. Constructors: Mercedes by the 18th round.
20. Drivers: Hamilton again – with ease
michaeldobson13 (@michaeldobson13)
12th March 2016, 20:38
1. Ferrari, Williams
2. 8th
3. Hulkenberg
4. McLaren
5. Grosjean
6. No
7. 11
8. Yes
9. Lewis Hamilton
10. Rio Haryanto
11. Alexander Rossi
12. Esteban Guttierez
13. Nico Rosberg
14. Rio Haryanto
15. Renault
16. Brasil
17. Qualifying
18. Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Sebastian Vettel
Aarror (@aarror)
12th March 2016, 20:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
10 (Sorry Manor)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Kevin Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Ferrari, see question 17
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Red Bull sells Torro Rosso to Alfa Romeo (Fiat), and receive 2017 Ferrari engines as part of the deal. Torro Rosso becomes the Alfa works team.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Malaysia
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion?
Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Lewis Hamilton
SomersetRaceFan (@somersetracefan)
12th March 2016, 21:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 11th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Bottas
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. 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? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Perez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie, it’s always Bernie
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Mexico
SomersetRaceFan (@somersetracefan)
12th March 2016, 21:03
No idea where 19 & 20 went….
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis
Nerrticus (@nerrticus)
12th March 2016, 21:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, with Williams and Red Bull stealing a win each
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Fourth (Singapore)
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Romain Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Jolyon Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Sorting out what the 2017 car and regulations will look like
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian or Hungarian Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
Nick (@npf1)
12th March 2016, 21:09
Going for a prediction somewhere between optimistic and naive. Might as well, right?
[b]1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?[/b] Ferrari definitely, Williams, Red Bull and Force India if everything comes together on a race for them.
[b]2. What will be the best result for Haas?[b/] 8th in the 8th race for R8main Grosjean.
[b]3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?[/b] Hulkenberg, more points finishes leading to a higher average and total.
[b]4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?[/b] It’ll be close, but Button and Alonso will beat Magnussen and Palmer.
[b]5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?[/b] Pascal Wehrlein vs Ryo Harianto, 100% win rate.
[b]6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?[/b] Yes, with Ferrari.
[b]7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?[/b] 11. It’ll be 2009 all over again.
[b]8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?[/b] No. The FIA will even put a date out in May for the Italian GP just to confuse everyone, then Monza will get a deal in January 2017.
[b]9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?[/b] Whoever wins the Mercedes intra-team qualifying battle.
[b]10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?[/b] Ryo Harianto. Not having paid up the entire seat yet leaves that door [i/]wiiide[/i] open.
[b]11. And who will take their place?[/b] Alexander Rossi will be announced, only for a random, wealthier, GP2 driver to be promoted.
[b]12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?[/b] Tie between Max Verstappen and Esteban Gutierrez.
[b]13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?[/b]
Kimi Raikkonen, after taking out Hamilton on the final lap. Lewis will deem it ‘mega not cool, man’ and Kimi will mumble something.
[b]14. Who will crash out of the most races?[/b] Ryo Harianto. Despite not finishing the season.
[b]15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?[/b] ‘Alfa Romeo’
[b]16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?[/b] Brazil
[b]17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?[/b] The Nurburgring will not be able to host the 2017 German GP, after this is announced, Hockenheim will hold the 2017 German GP hostage, trying to negotiate better deals for organizers along with Silverstone, Spa and Monza. Bernie tells Hockenheim off and the German GP is off for 2017, but not before a whole lot of smoke and mirrors.
[b]18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?[/b] Going by the less praised circuits producing the best racing lately; the Chinese Grand Prix.
[b]19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?[/b] Mercedes
[b]20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?[/b] My heart says Vettel, my head says Hamilton.
Ollie (@ollie)
12th March 2016, 21:11
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? FERRARI
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Will be close but Hulkenburg will come on top.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlien although Haryanto is no real competition. Grosjean will also thrash Guttirez
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Verstappen ( he has quite a lot of penalty points on his super license )
11. And who will take their place? Gasly
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? TAG HUER
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi ( hopefully)
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 Rules.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary and Interlagos
19. WCC – Mercedes
20. WDC – Vettel.
Stoyan (@cokata)
12th March 2016, 21:20
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 5th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Wehrlein
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault, ahem TAG-HEUER
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Kimi leaving, and his replacement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
Jerejj
12th March 2016, 21:56
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari. Possibly Red Bull in the second half of the season.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All 11.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto.
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? in Brazil or Abu Dhabi (Hopefully).
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The 2017 technical regulations.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The US GP.
19. WCC – Mercedes.
20. WDC – Hamilton.
Deej44 (@deej92)
12th March 2016, 21:57
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Palmer
11. And who will take their place?
Ocon
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault (back to the old agreement)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The sale of Force India and name change.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
The Hungarian Grand Prix
19. Constructors’ Champions:
Mercedes
20. Drivers’ Champion:
Rosberg
Markus Meier (@mmrks)
12th March 2016, 22:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
==> Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
==> 7th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
==> Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
==> McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
==> Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
==> Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
==> 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
==> Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
==> Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
==> non of the drivers
11. And who will take their place?
==> nobody
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?
==> Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
==> Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
==> Last race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
==> HAM/ROS
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
==> Belgium
Markus Meier (@mmrks)
12th March 2016, 22:24
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
==> Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
==> 7th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
==> Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
==> McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
==> Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
==> Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
==> 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
==> Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
==> Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
==> non of the drivers
11. And who will take their place?
==> nobody
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?
==> Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
==> Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
==> Last race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
==> HAM/ROS
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
==> Belgium
19. WCC
==> Ferrari
20. WDC
==> Vettel
AmbroseRPM (@ambroserpm)
12th March 2016, 22:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Esteban Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault (sorry… Tag Heuer)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Driver cockpit safety
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canadian GP
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes Benz
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Sebastian Vettel
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
12th March 2016, 23:32
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari with 5, all by Vettel
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th for Grosjean
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg by 10 points
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren by 5 points
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein 19-2 Haryanto
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11/11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No, because Bernie is a greedy old midget
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault, but with TAG-Heuer branding
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie Ecclestone in bribing court case
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary as it has been for the past 3 years.
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes by 20 points from Ferrari
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton by 10 points from Sebastian Vettel
Ciaran (@walsh-f1)
12th March 2016, 23:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Kimi Raikkonen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault (TAG Heuer)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie/CVC
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Japan
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton
Antonio Nartea (@tony031r)
12th March 2016, 23:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? – Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Jolyon Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Daniel Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Esteban Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – TAG Heuer/Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Bernie Ecclestone’s replacement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Canadian GP
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? – Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? – Sebastian Vettel
Tim (@gusty)
12th March 2016, 23:53
1. Ferrari
2. 8th
3. Max Verstappen
4. Renault
5. Domain Grosjean
6. No
7. 11
8. Yes
9. Lewis Hamilton
10. Rio Haryanto
11. Alex Rossi
12. Max Verstappen
13. Daniel Ricciardo
14. Kevin Magunussen
15. Honda
16. Brazil
17. Teams choosing inappropriate tyre choices
18. Hungary
Tim (@gusty)
12th March 2016, 23:55
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
Tim (@gusty)
12th March 2016, 23:59
Just realised I contradicted myself on 1 and 13… Let’s just brush over that one…
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
13th March 2016, 0:05
@gusty Unless Ricciardo moves to Ferrari after Haryanto leaves Manor but before the Monaco Grand Prix!
Tim (@gusty)
13th March 2016, 8:57
Now that would be an interesting turn of events!
Master firelee (@master-firelee)
13th March 2016, 0:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulk
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault/Tag Huer
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Cockpits
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary
19: Mercedes
20: Vettel (pls)
Hic142 (@hic142)
13th March 2016, 0:46
1. Ferrari
2. 11th place
3. Nico Hulkenberg
4. McLaren
5. Romain Grosjean
6. Yes
7. 10
8. No
9. Lewis Hamilton
10. Rio Haryanto
11. Alexander Rossi
12. Max Verstappen
13. Lewis Hamilton
14. Esteban Guttierez
15. Renault
16. Japanese Grand Prix
17. “Red Bull threatens to leave the spot if they are not provided with a competitive engine.”
18. Canadian Grand Prix
Hic142 (@hic142)
13th March 2016, 0:49
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
photozen (@photozen)
13th March 2016, 0:51
well, my take on this is :
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Rosberg
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? TAG Heuer/Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie/CVC/Alternative Power Units
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Hungarian Grand Prix
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
13th March 2016, 1:15
Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 5th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulk
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
10. 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. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
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?
Mike Boyd
13th March 2016, 1:26
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Williams, Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Top 6
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Ricciardo
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 9
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Daniil Kvyat
11. And who will take their place?
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Daniil Kvyat
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Bottas
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japanese
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie dying
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
13th March 2016, 1:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 5th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? -No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – All 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? – Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Esteban Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Final race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – CVC selling up their stake in F1 and Bernie’s successor
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Azerbaijan
mickey18 (@mickey18)
13th March 2016, 2:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? To be honest I’m hoping everyone, 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Maldonado? Meh
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericsson
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Finale
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? Silverstone
19. WCC? Mercedes
20. WDC? Vettel
Neil (@neilosjames)
13th March 2016, 2:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Only Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Ninth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None of them
11. And who will take their place? N/A
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 2nd to last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? More of the same old crap between Bernie and the manufacturers.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azeri GP
juan fanger (@juan-fanger)
13th March 2016, 6:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
Seventh
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Hulk
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Hamilton
11. And who will take their place?
Wehrlein
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Kimi
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Kimi
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brasil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie (also the littlest)
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
European
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Rosberg
Fikri (@elangsawah)
13th March 2016, 6:53
Here’s my take
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
All
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
10. 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?
Kevin Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Max Vestappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
2017 Rules change
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
British Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Vettel
ILuvSoundtracks (@)
13th March 2016, 7:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams and Red Bull.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Sixth.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto.
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Um…Verstappen? Gutiérrez? Räikkönen? Grosjean?
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Sergio Pérez.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Honda.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? I don’t know.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary.
V10F1 (@v10f1)
13th March 2016, 8:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 5th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel or Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10/11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monza
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20: Who will win the 2016 F1 drivers’ championship? Vettel
davey (@djdaveyp87)
13th March 2016, 9:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Will Stevens
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?
Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
They will announce their departure, or Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
United States Grand Prix
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Red Bull pulling out of F1 at the end of the season.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
European Grand Prix
Nick Wyatt (@nickwyatt)
13th March 2016, 10:04
Hmmm. Doesn’t look good for Rio Haryanyto . . .
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
13th March 2016, 12:06
1. If any, I’d say Ferrari and then (most likely to least if we have crazy races): Williams, Force India, Red Bull
2. I think Grosjean could give us something to cheer about, but maybe only about 8th
3. This could be tough, but depending on the Toro Rosso reliability I’d say Hulkenberg
4. This could be tough due to reliability, but I’ll say Renault unless the McLaren is a lot better
5. I think it’ll be Grosjean, followed by Vettel and Wehrlein
6. Ferrari will need to be ready for the big rule changes, so maybe only for 2017
7. If Monaco or somewhere else has lots of DNFs, we could even have all 11 teams score
8. Yes, but only to then to revert to provisional status
9. Lewis Hamilton
10. If anyone, I’d say Haryanto – otherwise this is hard to answer as we don’t know who’ll be ill etc
11. Rossi, if it’s Haryanto
12. With Maldonado not racing, this could be Gutierrez / Verstappen / Haryanto. But with Verstappen already close to a race ban, we’ll need to watch his total carefully
13. Rosberg has won the last three, but I don’t see him matching Senna’s run (1989-1993) so I’ll say Vettel
14. Harder without Maldonado, but will say Haryanto until he’s comfortable
15. Renault, because no other manufacturer wants to detract from their main efforts
16. I don’t see it being wrapped up early, so will say Abu Dhabi. Races could yet be cancelled and make this complicated.
17. Rule changes for 2017 and beyond; possible end of the Bernie era; Qualifying reverting to the 2015 system for 2017
18. Hungary’s being resurfaced for 2016, so I’ll say Bahrain or COTA. But let’s hope all the races are exciting this year with lots of non-DRS action!
19. Mercedes, maybe even by a bigger margin than 2014 or 2015
20. I think Lewis will be fine early on but struggle later on with his busy social life – he may just scrape it this year
Jules Winfield (@jules-winfield)
13th March 2016, 12:07
1. Non-Merc winning teams: Ferrari
2. Haas’s best result: 10th
3. Most points: Nico Hulkenberg
4. Most points: Renault
5. Most out-qualifications of a team mate: Vettel
6. Kimi in 2017: no
7. Points scoring teams: 10 (all bar Manor)
8. Monza in 2017: yes, Bernie will find a way
9. Pole position champ: Hamilton
10. First replaced/substituted driver: Harayanto
11. Replacement: Pastor Maldonado
12. Most penalty points: Gutierrez
13. Monaco winner: Vettel
14. Most crash-happy: Palmer
15. Red Bull’s 2017 engine: Honda
16. Championship deciding race: Brazil
17. Biggest political story: CVC/Bernie money-grabbing
18. Most entertaining race: Hungary
John Doe (@watertank)
13th March 2016, 12:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams (i hope)
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? not sure
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso – Mclaren
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Malaysia
clay (@clay)
13th March 2016, 12:27
1. Ferrari, Red Bull, Toro Rosso
2. 7th
3. Max
4. McLaren
5. Pascal
6. Yes
7. All bar Manor
8. No
9. Lewis
10. Palmer
11. Vergne
12. Grosjean
13. Ricciardo
14. Kyvat
15. Honda
16. Abu Dhabi
17. 2017 rules & Red Bull engines
18. Hungary
PJ (@)
13th March 2016, 13:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
10th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Wehrlein (Manor)
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Felipe Nasr
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Teams will push the new generation of aerodynamic regulations back to 2018.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
19. Mercedes
20. Lewis Hamilton
French Steve (@french-steve)
13th March 2016, 14:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari & Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Haryanto
11. And who will take their place?
Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
TAG Heuer (Renault)
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
McLaren and Honda
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
19. Mercedes
20. Rosberg
suryana (@mursidsuryana)
13th March 2016, 14:09
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams
will win races this year? Ferrari, Red bull,
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 5th
3. Who will score more points: Max
Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulk
4. Which team will score more points:
McLaren or Renault? Mclaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team
mate most frequently?.Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the
grid for 2017?.No, Gro will replace him
7. How many of the 11 teams will score
points?11 please
8. Before the season ends, will Monza
be confirmed as the host of the 2017
Italian Grand Prix?No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position
trophy?Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be
replaced or substituted for a race?Palmer
11. And who will take their place?Ocon
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. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?Last Race
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie step down.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungary and Malaysia
WCC: Mercedes
WDC: Vettel
reh1v2.0 (@reh1v2-0)
13th March 2016, 14:26
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – 6
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Max
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Have no idea
11. And who will take their place? – Have no idea
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Hungaroring
19. Who will win the 2016 F1 constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the 2016 F1 drivers’ championship? – Hamilton
Tommy (@tommy-astral)
13th March 2016, 15:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? – P8
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? – Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? – McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? – Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? – Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? – 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? – Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Anyone
11. And who will take their place? – Nobody
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Esteban Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? – Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? – Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Rule change for 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Australian GP
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions? – Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? – Lewis Hamilton
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
13th March 2016, 16:02
I mean the voters
Thomson (@fish123)
13th March 2016, 16:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Fifth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? CVC finally selling F1
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The European Grand Prix
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
x303 (@x303)
13th March 2016, 17:35
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
Pascal Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Max Verstappen
11. And who will take their place?
Pierre Gasly
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Jolyon Palmer
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The 2017 new regulation
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
The first wet race
19: Who will be the constructors’ champion?
Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Lewis Hamilton
James (@)
13th March 2016, 19:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Sebastian Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi
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? Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Sao Paulo
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull complaining about engine parity
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
19. Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Lewis Hamilton
bullseyeLT (@bullseyelt)
13th March 2016, 22:00
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All(11)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Jolyon Palmer
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Year 2017 or another upcoming regulation changes.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian Grand Prix
19. Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion? Sebastian Vettel
mfreire
13th March 2016, 22:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?: Ferrari and Red Bull; possibly Williams
2. What will be the best result for Haas?: 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel or Ricciardo
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Probably not; if I had to give a Yes/No answer, it would be No
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto, Marcus Ericsson or Pascal Wehrlein
11. And who will take their place Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Nico Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Max Verstappen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2017 rules
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Either Canada, Brazil, USA or Hungary
19. Who will be the constructors’ champion? If not Mercedes, Ferrari
20. Who will be the driver’s champion? If not Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg
Browny (@browny)
14th March 2016, 0:41
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? One 12th place at Monaco
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes but with Haas
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 8, all but Sauber, Manor & Haas
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Guitierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Guitierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull threaten to leave sport if not given competitive engine
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Malaysia
19. Who will be the constructors’ champion? Mercedes
20. Who will be the driver’s champion? Hamilton
Tommy (@tommy260z)
14th March 2016, 1:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Sixth
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All eleven
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
11. And who will take their place? Stoffel Vandoorne
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Grosjean
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Driver head protection
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Italian
Puffy (@puffy)
14th March 2016, 6:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Grojean
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone being replaced
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
Todfod (@todfod)
14th March 2016, 8:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari , Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th Place courtesy Grojean (maybe Hungary?)
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Mclaren (only because of a better driver line up)
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Honda
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone’s successor
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
kaustav
14th March 2016, 9:40
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Guttierez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Rosberg
14. Who will crash out of the most races? haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie retiring
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
Vincent (@vince04)
14th March 2016, 10:59
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 5th place
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Max
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11. Wehrlein will score a point for Manor
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Gutierrez
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie sentenced to prison
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
Vincent (@vince04)
14th March 2016, 11:08
WCC : Obviously Merc
WDC : Hamilton or Vettel
BaKano (@bakano)
14th March 2016, 11:36
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red-Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Too close to call. Hulkenberg will have a hard time with Perez but I bet that Toro Rosso will be moving backwards as the season progress (due to 2015 engine). Hulkneberg eventually.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
Renault as I think they will start the year better and developed better thorughout the year, although McLaren will get poitns from the 2 drivers and Renault will mostyl get them from Magnussen.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Difficult choice between Vettel, Grosjen and Magnussen. Because I think Palmer will suck big time, Magnussen will have a bigger win in qualifying.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
I really believe all 11 teams can score points because I am betting on more DNF but due to scraps when racing (not so much due to technical issues)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes, around the Italian GP
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
I think Renault would want to replace Palmer very soon but not sure they will do it. I guess Haryanto will run himself into troubles
11. And who will take their place?
Alexander Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Haryanto is a good call but he will always be too further back. I bet on Sainz due to last year even though I don’t think he deserves this…
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Haryanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
They will be Renault but not sure how they will be badged, guess TAG-Heuer still.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
This one will go to the wire (I wish) so Abu-Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
I am not sure if the new qualyfing will drag throughout the year so I guess it will be the 2017 rules (and constant changing). Is this considered political? If not, then Bernie’s supposed replacement…
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungarian GP
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes
20. Who will be the drivers’ champion?
Vettel. Because I think Hamilton and Rosberg will steal points from each other and ruin some races and Vettel will take all chances. He managed to be on the hunt for so long last year, this year he might even steal it.
Of course this is a lot of wishful thinking…
BaKano (@bakano)
14th March 2016, 11:38
Silly me, I bet that Haryanto will be the first to be replaced and still will be the one with most crashes? That’s pushing it :-D
Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta)
15th March 2016, 13:36
I’m assuming you’re predicting Rio will be the next Yuji Ide, that he will be kicked out for excessive bad driving, and that you are predicting approximately one crash per session?
attarda (@attarda)
14th March 2016, 11:53
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. 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? Magnussen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Riccardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericcson
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Third from Last
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie retires
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austin
Ben #TEAMLH44 (@flyersf1)
14th March 2016, 17:22
I have only one question to answer…2. What will be the best result for Haas? P1 🇺🇸
Fixy (@)
14th March 2016, 18:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 6th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Massa
11. And who will take their place? Di Resta
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? Magnussen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Ferrari
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ferrari team orders
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hockenheim
19. Who will win the contructors’ championsip? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Fixy (@)
1st December 2016, 15:57
1. No
2. No
3. No
4. Correct
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Correct
9. No
10. No
11. No
12. No
13. Correct
14. No
15. No
16. No
17. No
18. No
19. Correct
20. No
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
14th March 2016, 18:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari (5), Red Bull (2), Force India (1)
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hülkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10 (Sauber won’t)
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Haryanto
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? some stupid new technical rule for 2017
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungarian GP
19: Who will be the constructors’ champions? Mercedes
20: Who will be the drivers’ champion? Rosberg
Bleu (@bleu)
14th March 2016, 20:38
1. Ferrari and Red Bull
2. Seventh
3. Hülkenberg
4. McLaren
5. Grosjean
6. No
7. 10
8. Yes
9. Hamilton
10. Ericsson
11. Maldonado
12. Verstappen
13. Rosberg
14. Gutierrez
15. Renault
16. Brazil
17. Several races dropped for 2017
18. Hungary
19. Mercedes
20. Vettel
Matej (@yodazib)
15th March 2016, 11:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 7th.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Verstappen.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Wehrlein.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Probably not.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton.
10. 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? Haryanto.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Haryanto.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Ferrari.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Interlagos.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie related.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa.
OllieJ (@olliej)
15th March 2016, 11:47
1 Ferrari, Williams
2 11th
3 Nico Hulkenberg
4 Renault
5 Pascal Weirlein
6 Yes
7 10
8 Yes
9 Nico Rosberg
10 Rio Haryanto
11 Alexander Rossi
12 Lewis Hamilton
13 Nico Rosberg
14 Rio Haryanto
15 Renault
16 Abu Dhabi
17 Bernie Ecclestone replaced
18 Baku
19 Mercedes
20 Lewis Hamilton
frood19 (@frood19)
15th March 2016, 13:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams, Force India (it’ll be great!)
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 8th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel and Wehrlein
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes (hopefully)
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Haryanto.
11. And who will take their place? Depends where it happens (anywhere in North America and it’ll be Rossi)
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen or Raikkonen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Raikkonen
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Hamilton’s retirement
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain (total guess)
WCC Merc
WDC Rosberg
Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta)
15th March 2016, 13:29
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Force India
2. What will be the best result for Haas? Romain Grosjean, at the Italian Grand Prix, will score Haas’ first points. Two of them.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg – at least twice as many.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault, though McLaren will be the faster of the two by season’s end.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlein will have a 100% record against Rio Haryanto, but the best record of the full-season rivalries will go to Sebastian Vettel (against Kimi Raikkonen).
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No. He will be bored of F1’s silliness and go find something more fun to do. I stand by this even if he surprises me and wins the 2016 world title.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All of them. Pascal Wehrlien and Alexander Rossi will get slightly-lucky 10th places at different tracks, Romain Grosjean will get a 9th at Monza and all other teams will have multiple points finishes for both their drivers.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? No. Bernie will tease the circuit owners before confirming Monza the week after the race.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton. He will get the trophy in 2019.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto at, or immediately after, the British Grand Prix.
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi will take Rio’s place and prove himself every inch Pascal Wehrlien’s equal.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen will come within an inch of a race ban before finally getting the hint and calming down his driving.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer – though at least half of these will be technically-induced rather than through either his own mistakes or those of other drivers. (I further predict Rio Haryanto to have the most spectacular individual crash, but at the time I predict Rio will leave, he won’t have as many total crashes as Jolyon).
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? None
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The USA, after several races of temporary fakeness from the new qualifying format and the new tyres delayed the denouement artificially.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? It will be a tie between Pirelli being forced to reconfigure its tyres mid-season due to the compounds being too dangerous for new-format qualifying and the fall of Vijay Mallya and its effect on Force India (several other psuedopolitical stories will come close to the boil but not hit centre-stage until 2017).
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Japan, unless it rains for most of the Belgian Grand Prix, in which case Belgium will be the most exciting. Canada will be 3rd most exciting.
19. Mercedes, by more margin than last year.
20. Lewis Hamilton, by less margin than last year.
Asanator (@asanator)
15th March 2016, 14:31
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Redbull
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? Renault
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Pascal Wehrlien
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? Yes
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Nico Rosberg
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max Verstappen
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Harayanto
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Driver Market
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
19. Constructor Champion – Mercedes
20. Drivers Champion – Rosberg
GeeMac (@geemac)
15th March 2016, 14:55
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams. I live in hope, this will be the year for Williams.
2. What will be the best result for Haas? P8. By Grosjean.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg. Over the course of the season Force India should be stronger.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren. I don’t see Palmer scoring more than Alonso or Button, but Magnussen will do well.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Vettel. Or Wehrlein. Or Grosjean.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No. With so many quick guys in the “next generation” who will be out of contract at the end of the season Ferrari would be mad to miss out on a chance to bag one of them.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 11. Again, I live in hope.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes, it has to be on the calendar. It just has to be.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto. Sorry chief, you are out of your depth.
11. And who will take their place? Alexander Rossi. The man who should probably have been given the second Manor seat in the first place truth be told.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Rio Haryanto. Various instances of blocking in qualifying, ignoring blue flags, speeding in the pits and safety car violations I suspect.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton. 2014 and 2015’s shenanigans cut him deep, he’ll be keen to right those wrongs.
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Rio Haryanto. I was going to say Gutierrez or Palmer, but Haryanto will probably bin it significantly more often.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault. Branded Timex or somesuch.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie’s attempts to reign in the power of Mercedes and Ferrari.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada.
19. Constructors Champion? Mercedes
20. Drivers Champion? Hamilton
Liam Radford (@lradford22)
15th March 2016, 18:26
1. Ferrari, Williams
2. 7th
3. Hulkenburg
4. Renault
5. Vettel, Grosjean, Wherelin
6. No
7. All
8. Yes
9. Hamilton
10. Hayranto
11. Rossi
12. Verstappen
13. Hamilton
14. Raikkonen, Ericsson
15. Tag-Heuer
16. Mexico
17. Horner complaining about Renault performance / Mercedes dominance
18. Brazil
Jason (@jmwalley)
16th March 2016, 0:02
1. Ferrari, Torro Rosso (Would love to see Williams win one, though!)
2. 8th
3. Nico Hulkenberg
4. Renault
5. Kevin Magnussen
6. No
7. 10 – Either Sauber or Manor will go winless
8. Monza will not be confirmed
9. Hamilton will win the Pole Position trophy by 1 pole.
10. Alonso will quit half-way through. Either him or Haryanto.
11. Stoffel Vandorne if it is Alonso. Rossi if it is Haryanto.
12. Maldonado will still figure out how to get penalty points, even though he isn’t racing, barely beating out Verstappen.
13. Vettel.
14. Ericsson
15. Bernie Ecclestone’s
16. Russia.
17. Something to do with Alonso.
18. Brazil. It will rain and be a dramatic win for Hamilton.
SundarF1 (@sundarf1)
16th March 2016, 14:58
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 12th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Nico Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? 10
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Rio Haryanto
11. And who will take their place? Alex Rossi
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Jolyon Palmer
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
14. Who will crash out of the most races? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Renault
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazilian GP
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Red Bull engine saga
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazilian GP
Friederike (@rike)
17th March 2016, 21:10
1. ferrari, Williams
2. 7th
3. hulk
4. mclaren
5. vettel
6. YES (we can not loose him AND button)
7. 10
8. of course
9. hamilton ( or i hat to say this:rosberg)
10. wehren
11. Rossi
12. Rio haryanto
13. vettel
14. gutierrez
15. Renault
16. abu dhabi
17. development of f1, changes, Do they proof well
18. spa or canada
PJA (@pja)
18th March 2016, 18:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Williams, Red Bull and maybe a fluke win, that is an optimistic answer and in reality I wouldn’t be surprised if it was only Mercedes and Ferrari.
2. What will be the best result for Haas?
12th I think they will be competitive with other teams at the back but with the reliability in modern F1 it has become harder for teams lower down to get in the points as often.
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg?
Verstappen. Over the course of the season unless off track problems with their owners hamper Force India too much then the Force India will probably be the better car but if Verstappen continues his upward trajectory he should make up for the difference in car performance.
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault?
McLaren probably have the better chassis and defiantly have the better drivers but Renault probably still have the better power unit. If the Honda is not too far back in performance and just as importantly it is reliable I would choose McLaren.
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently?
I would say the biggest gap in team-mates is probably at Manor so I would say Wehrlein.
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017?
No, I believe that his current contract finishes at the end of this season and I don’t think he will be close enough to Vettel this year to earn another one.
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points?
Nine, unless overall reliability is poor I just don’t think there will be many chances for teams at the back to score points. I hope I am wrong and that teams at the back are competitive enough to score points without having to hope others retire.
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix?
Yes, but Ecclestone will do doubt have squeezed some more money from somewhere for the race to go ahead.
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Rosberg did.
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
I think we will only get a change if the funds run out for a pay driver or a driver is injured.
11. And who will take their place?
As I haven’t really answered which driver will be replaced I have no idea who the replacement will be.
12. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
With Maldonado gone this is a harder question than in recent years, I will say a rookie and so Haryanto.
13. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel.
14. Who will crash out of the most races?
Again I will say and Haryanto.
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017?
I don’t see any new engine makers coming in and all Red Bull’s whinging have put suppliers off, unless Honda are forced to supply Red Bull, they will have the same as this year in a rebadged Renault.
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
It would be nice if it went to the final race but I will say the penultimate race at Brazil.
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Do we define this as anything not directly related to what happens on track this year? If so probably the regulations for future seasons but this being F1 there are a lot of possible choices, you could also have engines, Red Bull whinging about something, Ecclestone suggesting something stupid and outlandish, the division of money in F1, the governance of F1 the list goes on and on, sadly.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
I will choose one of my favourites in Canada.
19. Who will be the constructors’ champions?
Mercedes, from testing they still seem the team to beat and even if Ferrari catch up I think the Mercedes driver pairing will outscore the Ferrari drivers.
20. Who will be the driver’s champion?
This is a tough one, with the Mercedes seemingly still the quickest one of their drivers will be favourite but which one? If Hamilton is at his best all season then he should beat Rosberg but if he doesn’t have full motivation or if his jet set lifestyle starts to have too much of a negative impact than Rosberg will come out on top. However if Ferrari manage to catch up than I can see the Mercedes drivers taking points off each other and Vettel being champion, in a situation like in 1986.
If I had to pick one I would say Hamilton.
Ryan (@rgbargie)
19th March 2016, 10:33
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Haas? 9th
3. Who will score more points: Max Verstappen or Nico Hulkenberg? Hulkenberg
4. Which team will score more points: McLaren or Renault? McLaren
5. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most frequently? Grosjean
6. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2017? No
7. How many of the 11 teams will score points? All 11
8. Before the season ends, will Monza be confirmed as the host of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix? Yes
9. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
10. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Massa
11. And who will take their place? Di Resta
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? Gutierrez
15. Whose engines will Red Bull use in 2017? Aston Martin
16. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
17. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone finally leaving.
18. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan