In just two weeks’ time we’ll already known the winner of the first grand prix of the 2017 F1 season.
Testing has given us some tantalising glimpses of the season ahead. Is the Ferrari really that quick? What do Mercedes and Red Bull have up their sleeves for round one?
For others there were signs of trouble ahead. McLaren attracted attention for all the wrong reasons as their latest Honda power unit failed repeatedly. The Renault teams were also beset by niggling power unit problems.
When the serious action begins this could soon look very different. With that in mind, how do you think the year ahead is going to pan out? It’s time for F1 Fanatic’s traditional pre-season 20 questions:
Previous 20 questions
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
19. Constructors’ championship
Who will win the constructors' championship?
- Sauber (0%)
- Renault (0%)
- Haas (0%)
- Toro Rosso (0%)
- McLaren (0%)
- Williams (0%)
- Force India (0%)
- Ferrari (32%)
- Red Bull (6%)
- Mercedes (61%)
Total Voters: 401
20. Drivers’ championship
Who will win the drivers' championship?
- Pascal Wehrlein (0%)
- Marcus Ericsson (0%)
- Jolyon Palmer (0%)
- Nico Hulkenberg (0%)
- Kevin Magnussen (0%)
- Romain Grosjean (0%)
- Carlos Sainz Jnr (0%)
- Daniil Kvyat (0%)
- Stoffel Vandoorne (0%)
- Fernando Alonso (0%)
- Lance Stroll (0%)
- Felipe Massa (0%)
- Esteban Ocon (0%)
- Sergio Perez (0%)
- Kimi Raikkonen (9%)
- Sebastian Vettel (29%)
- Max Verstappen (1%)
- Daniel Ricciardo (4%)
- Valtteri Bottas (6%)
- Lewis Hamilton (51%)
Total Voters: 400
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- Which penalty calls did the stewards get right – or wrong – over the first five rounds?
- Should Mercedes re-sign Russell for 2026 – even if it leaves no room for Verstappen?
- Vote for your 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
12th March 2017, 11:57
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 7th, by Hulkenberg.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hamilton, or Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton, or Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
9. And who will take their place? Button, eyooo
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last one, let’s hope.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Allison returning to Ferrari
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa or Silverstone
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
91Schumi06
14th March 2017, 15:22
1: Red Bull
2: 8th
3: Williams
4: Hamilton
5: No
6: No
7: Hamilton
8: Kvyat
9: Gasly
10: Ericsson
11: Hamilton
12: Palmer
13: No
14: Husqvarna :)))
15: Suzuka
16: Ricciardo moves to Ferrari
17: Melbourne
18: Sauber
juan fanger (@juan-fanger)
12th March 2017, 12:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Ericson
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Kimi
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Kvyat
9. And who will take their place?
Webber
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Bottas
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Double
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Trump revealed as main sponsor (and colour inspiration) of McLaren
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Baku
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
12th March 2017, 13:31
A guy who has retired from motorsport substituting for Kvyat and a guy who has not been on pole for nine years receiving the FIA pole position trophy; nice. Saying that, as someone who predicted a Marco Rubio presidency this time last year, you might actually be spot on…
anon
12th March 2017, 14:17
@william-brierty, it is more than just that – Kimi’s record in terms of pole positions is very low, with only 16 to his name.
It’s a record which puts him equal with Felipe Massa and behind Vettel, Hamilton and Alonso – in fact, Kimi’s performances are rather telling in one respect. Whilst he has a disproportionately low number of pole positions to his name, when you compare him to Vettel, Hamilton and Alonso (the other championship winning drivers on the grid), he has a disproportionately high number of fastest laps to his name (43, compared to 28 for Vettel, 31 for Hamilton and 22 for Alonso).
It was rather underlined by the fact that, in 2008, he only took two pole positions but ten fastest laps (more than the rest of the grid combined) – he’s a driver who doesn’t place a priority on being the fastest outright over a single lap, but the fastest overall over a number of laps in race trim.
As an aside, Keith, I think you are being a little cheeky with your list of 20 questions – you say that they are about the 2017 season, but strictly speaking three of them are about the 2018 season. I also don’t want to cause offence, but a few of them look like you’ve just copied and pasted them year after year – the question about the Monaco GP and which driver will crash the most have been repeated in that exact same order four years in a row now.
OOliver
12th March 2017, 22:07
Kimi i and Vettel set a good number of their fastest race laps with no possibility of changing their finishing position. Hamilton or Rosberg could easily have set more, but didn’t see the need to.
John H (@john-h)
12th March 2017, 22:12
Fastest lap is the worst stat ever! (Well apart from driver points that is).
juan fanger (@juan-fanger)
12th March 2017, 20:04
Hey @william-brierty,
Re Kvyat –> Webber, well I’m predicting that Kvyat will muck it up badly in Melbourne, Toro Rosso will need a new driver and Webbo would be there for the interviews, so…
Re: Kimi winning pole trophy, well … Kimi. But I reckon it’s gunna be one of those years where Seb & Kimi take too many points and poles off each other, while Lewis gets a consistent early run against Valtieri such that Bottas will be asked to play the team game for WDC points later in the season.
Looking forward to it, whatever happens :)
Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
12th March 2017, 12:02
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India, although I expect Williams to start better.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Carlos Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Pascal Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? Antonio Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Discussions over changing the prize money distribution
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan. No really.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Red Bull
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Daniel Ricciardo
WheelToWheel (@lolzerbob)
12th March 2017, 12:06
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Fernando Alonso.
9. And who will take their place? Jenson Button.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo.
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso vs McLaren
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructor’s championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Sebastian Vettel
HK (@me4me)
12th March 2017, 12:07
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th, Hulkenberg
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Mclaren Honda implode. Hasegawa resigns.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Dimitris 1395 (@dimitris-1395)
12th March 2017, 12:14
1. Ferrari, Red Bull
2. A podium
3. Williams
4. Nico Hulkenberg
5. No
6. Yes
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. Daniil Kvyat
9. Pierre Gasly
10. Marcus Ericsson
11. Daniel Ricciardo
12. Jolyon Palmer
13. No
14: Mercedes
15. USA
16. McLaren-Honda breakup, Safety Car starts
17. Canada
18. Sauber
MARCOS
12th March 2017, 12:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Carlos Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericson
9. And who will take their place? Antonio Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? VErstapen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ross Brawn banishes DRS
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Ferrari
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? VEttel
SaraJ (@sjzelli)
12th March 2017, 17:36
Why bother
Diego (@ironcito)
12th March 2017, 18:40
Vettel wins the drivers’ championship and the pole trophy, while Ferrari finishes last in the constructors’ championship despite having won races? I don’t think that’s even mathematically possible.
David Not Coulthard (@davidnotcoulthard)
13th March 2017, 6:43
@ironcito https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Formula_One_espionage_controversy
Darth-Ecclestone (@darth-ecclestone)
12th March 2017, 12:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Esteban Ocon
9. And who will take their place? Alfonso Celis
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? no
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? #1 driver status at Ferrari
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Italian Grand Prix
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Mclaren
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
Zomtec
12th March 2017, 14:32
Celis? Really?
Ben (@chookie6018)
12th March 2017, 12:24
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull & Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th, Nico in Austria
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No substitutions
9. And who will take their place? -none based on previous answer
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Max
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Danny Ric
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? How to stop the one stop races + dirty air meaning little passing on a lot of tracks
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Ben (@chookie6018)
12th March 2017, 12:26
With Lewis & Mercedes to run away with the championship despite Ferrari winning early in Bahrain + red bull getting 2 wins in Monaco & Singapore.
Max Jacobson (@vettel1)
12th March 2017, 12:33
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Pascal Wehrlein
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? – Paul Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Sebastian Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Ferrari power struggle with Liberty
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Malaysian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. WCC – Mercedes
20. WDC – Vettel
hahostolze (@hahostolze)
12th March 2017, 12:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – a few 3rd places
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?- No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? – Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No, these are fine.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Opel
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Lawrence Stroll buys Liberty Media, makes his son world champion.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Melbourne
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber.
Philip (@philipgb)
12th March 2017, 12:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ocon
9. And who will take their place?
Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
DRS being removed for 2019
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungarian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship?
Lewis Hamilton
James Brickles (@brickles)
12th March 2017, 12:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – …I don’t think Mercedes will win a race this season. Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams will win at least one.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 6th from both Hulkenberg and Palmer in separate races.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Wehrlein against Ericsson.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Bwoah.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Daniel Ricciardo.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Daniil Kvyat.
9. And who will take their place? – Whoever is next in line from the Red Bull Young Drivers academy .
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Lance Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Daniel Ricciardo.
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Lance Stroll.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – Absolutely not.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Mercedes not having the upper hand anymore and Niki Lauda absolutely losing his marbles as a result.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Austria.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber.
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Ferrari.
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Kimi Raikkonen.
steveetienne
12th March 2017, 18:34
Mercedes not to win a race this year? They are undoubtedly favourites to win the majority of races, strongest PU, reigning champions of both trophies for 3 years, sand bag every testing season you are not exercising any logic in your statement. Daniel Ricciardo to take most pole positions? Another assertion with zero logic exercised – no offence intended but come on get back to reality, a Mercedes driver will win the Pole Position trophy most likely Hamilton. This may not sit well with you on an emotional perspective but the odds are stacked heavily in Mercedes corner.
Kimi to be World Champion? There is a theme to your posts!! If indeed a Ferrari Driver wins the Drivers Title the team will be putting their might behind Vettel, Kimi is his number 2.
James Brickles (@brickles)
12th March 2017, 19:14
I know my predictions aren’t sensible, but can I at least have a bit of fun?
steveetienne
12th March 2017, 19:35
fair play!
MrBoerns (@mrboerns)
12th March 2017, 20:19
Also as of Now every streak of Domination has ended one way or the other. While you might be right that Mercs are the team to Beat they might just as well not be.
It’s not like Williams, ferrari or Mclaren haven’t dropped the Ball on their winning streaks.
steveetienne
13th March 2017, 7:36
Yes, as an F1 viewer for over 30 years that hasn’t escaped my attention, however my experience of watching it for so long points me in the direction of another dominant Mercedes season, possibly even more dominant than the previous 3.
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
12th March 2017, 12:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Somebody better than Stroll
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? 18th race
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? There won’t be any political stories.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monaco because of more crashes because of wider cars
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren because of their Honda GP3 engine
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Ganesh
12th March 2017, 12:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Sergio Perez
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstapen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstapen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Hulkenberg
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Redbull complaining Renault engine.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monaco
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
12th March 2017, 13:07
1. Ferrari ~8, Red Bull 1, Mercedes ~11
2. 4th
3. Williams
4. Wehrlein
5. If he gets a chance from Ferrari to fight Vettel before Monza (so not forced to a no.2 role too early), yes, otherwise no
6. I don’t think so
7. Hamilton with 7 poles
8-9. If Kvyat goes really bad, he could be replaced by Gasly, but without a big injury I don’t think we’ll have any other changes this year.
10. Stroll
11. Ricciardo
12. Stroll
13. ??? no
14: I don’t know if they can leave Honda, but who would just give them their engines?
15. The final race
16. I haven’t read into the suspension controversy too much, but they could argue about that
17. Bahrain, I think that’ll suit these cars really well for close racing
18. Sauber without any points, no question with the 2016 engine
19. Mercedes (but much closer than last few years)
20. Bottas, with both Hamilton and Vettel within 25 points
Mashiat (@mashiat)
12th March 2017, 13:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari & Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
9. And who will take their place? Nobody
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Palmer
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? DRS vs no DRS
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Bahrain
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
12th March 2017, 13:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – Sixth
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Nico Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes; most blinkered team ever to peruse the driver market
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Daniil Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? – Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Pascal Wehrlein
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Lance Stroll (not an innovative choice, I guess?)
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – Yes
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazilian Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Proposals to dramatically cut downforce
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Hungary
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Daniel Ricciardo (wishful thinking maybe, but on the evidence of last year, if Red Bull can get Daniel within range of Mercedes and Ferrari, the guy has undoubtedly got the skills to take the fight to the likes of Hamilton and Vettel. I would be disappointed if a driver of his quality does not manage to take a title in his career, and this might be the best opportunity he will ever have)
Sam Stuart (@bluebill77)
12th March 2017, 13:22
1. Ferrari will win a few, Red Bull will win one or two.
2. 5th
3. Williams, even though they have the weaker driver lineup.
4. Sainz
5. Probably.
6. No, unless Mercedes decide that they want him.
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. No driver will be substituted.
9. N/A
10. Stroll
11. Hamilton, although I hope Ricciardo.
12. Stroll
13. No
14. Honda
15. Abu Dhabi, between Hamilton and Vettel.
16. The McLaren-Honda fallout.
17. Bahrain has been a strong circuit for racing over the last 3 years.
18. Sauber
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
A few extra questions that I came up with:
21. Where will Bottas’ first win be – Russia
22. Who will win the Verstappen-Ricciardo battle – That’s just too controversial to answer.
23. Will Bottas get a contract extension – Yes
24. What will McLaren’s highest position be – A lucky 7th
25. Who will be the best driver in 2017 – I suspect that the new regs will mean a really strong season for Vettel.
26. Who will be the worst driver in 2017 – Judging by testing Stroll.
27. Will the fastest car in Australia be the same as the fastest car in Abu Dhabi – Yes (Mercedes)
28. How many races will it take for McLaren to score points – 5
29. Will every team score points in 2017 – Yes
30. Will McLaren’s fallout with Honda (assuming that there is one) be bigger than Red Bull’s with Renault in 2015 – No
31. Who will be the biggest (positive) surprise of 2017 – Ocon.
32. Who will have the biggest flop in performance – Perez won’t flop, but his with his greatest strength of tyre management no longer relevant, he won’t be the star that he was last year. The battle between him and Ocon will be an interesting one to view.
Sam Stuart (@bluebill77)
12th March 2017, 13:25
Don’t get me wrong though, Perez will still be a really solid driver.
Todfod (@todfod)
12th March 2017, 13:25
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Paul Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Mercedes
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Mclaren Honda’s messy divorce
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Hugh (@hugh11)
12th March 2017, 13:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th, by Hulkenberg and Brazil in mixed weather conditions
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Hulkenberg or Perez
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Raikkonen
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place?
Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Kvyat
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
Bloomin’ well hope not
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda unfortunately
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Hamilton using snapchat in the middle of the race while driving the car
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Baku (polar opposites)
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
12th March 2017, 13:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
9. And who will take their place? Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Something illegal on the Ferrari
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Dauber
19. Cc: Mercedes
20. DC: vettel
Master firelee (@master-firelee)
12th March 2017, 13:34
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull & Ferrari.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Vettel > Kimi
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Palmer
9. And who will take their place? Buemi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Palmer or stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? no
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Tyres or honda engines
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Mchonda
19: RedBull
20. Hamilton
Mark (@melmgreen)
12th March 2017, 13:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 2nd (properly in Russia)
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Vettle
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Bottas
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
9. And who will take their place? still none
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstappen (but hope Riccicardo)
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie returns
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Red Bull
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
French Steve (@french-steve)
12th March 2017, 13:45
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India, by 1 point
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton and Vettel (8 poles each)
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo !
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No!!!
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda :(
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Honda
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19/20. Hamilton and Mercedes
Fikri (@elangsawah)
12th March 2017, 13:46
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Lewis Hamilton
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place?
Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Valtteri Bottas
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Last race
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Discussion about pitstop and abolishment on mandatory tyre change or Pirelli talks to back using designed to degrade tyres.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. Who will win constructors’ championship?
Ferrari
20. Who will win drivers’ championship?
Sebastian Vettel
Fixy (@)
12th March 2017, 13:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 7th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No one
9. And who will take their place? No one
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Raikkonen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Ocon
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Team orders at Red Bull
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? China
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Fixy (@)
28th November 2017, 22:16
1. Wrong
2. Wrong
3. Correct
4. Correct
5. Correct
6. Wrong
7. Correct
8. Wrong
9. Wrong
10. Wrong
11. Wrong
12. Wrong
13. Correct
14: Wrong
15. Wrong
16. Wrong
17. Wrong
18. Correct
19. Correct
20. Correct
8/20
banana88x (@banana88x)
12th March 2017, 13:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 3th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Carlos Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – No.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? – Paul di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – Yes.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Paydrivers
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Silverstone
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? – Lewis Hamilton
shadow13 (@shadow13)
12th March 2017, 13:54
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Vettel
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson
9. And who will take their place? Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Raikkonen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Prize money
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber :(
19. Who will win the constructor’s championship? Ferrari
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Hamilton
Felix Widi
12th March 2017, 14:01
1. Ferrari and Williams
2. 7th. Hulkenberg
3. Williams
4. Hulkenberg
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. Hamilton
8. Wehrlein
9. Giovinazzi
10. Verstappen or Kvyat
11. Massa. Superb if it happened
12. Stroll
13. Yes. For few races
14. Honda
15. Abu Dhabi
16. Mercedes
17. Japan
18. Sauber
19. Ferrari
20. Raikkonen
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
12th March 2017, 14:02
Apparently we can’t wait for 2017. By the way 3 questions are not even for 2017.
George (@george)
12th March 2017, 14:14
Well the ones concerning 2018 will be decided this year, and depend on performance this year.
Jere (@jerejj)
12th March 2017, 14:03
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
9. And who will take their place? Nobody
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? The Abu Dhabi GP
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The ‘following another car closely’ topic.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? The Bahrain GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Jere (@jerejj)
12th March 2017, 14:04
I forgot to add:
19: Who will win the constructor’s championship? Mercedes
20: Who will win the drivers’ championship? Valtteri Bottas
Fer no.65 (@fer-no65)
12th March 2017, 14:03
What happened @keithcollantine ? you didn’t risk it this time, huh? :P
Dmitry (@albedo)
12th March 2017, 14:03
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
third place
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Nobody
9. And who will take their place?
Nobody
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Red Bull whining about the engines once again, proposals to revert to V8 and all that…
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Ferrari
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship?
Hamilton
George (@george)
12th March 2017, 14:12
1. Ferrari, Red Bull(I feel like I should choose a wildcard here…), Force India
2. 5th
3. Force India
4. Vettel
5. No
6. Yes
7. Vettel
8. Kvyat
9. Gasly
10. Stroll
11. Ricciardo
12. Stroll
13. No
14: Honda
15. Final hopefully!
16. Some disagreement between the FIA and Liberty
17. Malaysia
18. Sauber
19: Red Bull
20: Lewis Hamilton
I’m hoping for a nice three-way fight at the front!
Nin13 (@nin13)
12th March 2017, 14:16
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Mercs/Ferrari/RBR
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
FI because they have better drivers
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Alonso>Vandoorne
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
LH
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ericsson
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Something to do with Libery and ecclestone
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
COTA
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber/Erricson
19. Mercedes
20. Bo77as
Sravan Krishnan (@sravan-pe)
12th March 2017, 15:23
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th by Hulkenberg (see what I did there? :D)
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India (given the driver line-up)
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Hulkenberg/Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Ooo… Most likely yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Stroll
9. And who will take their place?
Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsson
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi (fingers crossed)
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Something related to Honda (and hopefully no more stupid Hamilton conspiracy theories)
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Suzuka
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19.Constructors Champions?
Ferrari
20. World Drivers Champion?
Kimi Raikkonen :D
(This year is hopefully a repeat of 2007 with Hamilton in the place of Alonso and Bottas in the place of Hamilton)
black (@black)
12th March 2017, 15:29
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari & Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes (Probably)
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Kvyat
9. And who will take their place?
Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Alonso’s future? Less overtaking because of the rules?
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. WCC → Mercedes
20. WDC → Vettel
sam3110 (@sam3110)
12th March 2017, 15:42
1. Ferrari and Red Bull
2. 8th, on 3 separate occasions
3. Williams
4. Grosjean over Magnussen.
5. No
6. Yes, not at McLaren
7. Vettel
8. No-one
9. No-one
10. Hamilton
11. Raikonnen
12. Ericsson
13. No
14: Ferrari
15. Mexico
16. New entries for 2018
17. Monza
18. Sauber
19. Mercedes
20. Vettel
Pieletjie
12th March 2017, 16:31
“Seperate” occasions? :D
KaIIe (@kaiie)
12th March 2017, 15:44
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams.
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
Fourth place in some crazy race.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India. While Williams is the better car, Massa is past his prime and Stroll makes too many mistakes.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sainz.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No, he will announce his retirement at the Italian GP.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Esteban Ocon, due to some random illness or a very minor injury.
9. And who will take their place?
Celis.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen.
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No, even though a vocal minority complains how boring the races are with these durable tyres.
14. Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda, but it will be rebranded as something new. In 2019, they have a completely new package.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexican GP.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
What actually happens after Bernie’s retirement.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Let’s make a bold prediction: the Russian GP.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber.
19. WCC: Mercedes.
20. WDC: Hamilton.
Ben Needham (@ben-n)
12th March 2017, 15:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd in a wet topsy-turvy race – but it still won’t be Hulkenberg!
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India due to the steady hands of the drivers overcoming Williams better car.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Nico Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Daniil Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Pascal Wehrlein
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? A tweak to the race format for a near-future season, which will split opinions.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. WCC? Mercedes (but not by as dominant a margin as before)
20. WDC? Lewis Hamilton
Cucamest (@kevincucamest)
12th March 2017, 15:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? P6 by Hulkenberg
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Carlos Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Palmer
9. And who will take their place? Sirotkin
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Kvyat
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? 2018 Rules
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Marcus Ericcson
WCC: Mercedes
WDC: Vettel
Fikri Harish (@)
12th March 2017, 16:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
3rd and a maiden podium for Hulkenberg
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams, but both would be outscored by Renault
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sainz Jr
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Hopefully not
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
No one will
9. And who will take their place?
Same as above
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Valtteri Bottas
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Interlagos
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Liberty’s handling of social media in Formula 1
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Sepang, because this is their last and I’m definitely going to be there
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
Rob (@dprince)
12th March 2017, 16:20
It’s always fun to look back at these predictions.
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Sainz Jr
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda unfortunatelly
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Honda
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Malaysia
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Pieletjie
12th March 2017, 16:21
1. Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault.
2. A single win.
3. Williams. This is the year Force India will begin to fade into obscurity. Hulkenberg left just in time.
4. Hulkenberg.
5. If he wins the championship, no. Otherwise yes.
6. Yes. He’s not finished.
7. Vettel.
8. Stroll.
9. Some guy.
10. Wehrlein. Though Verstappen will merit the most and go unpunished.
11. Vettel.
12. Stroll.
13. No.
14. Honda.
15. Brazil.
16. Hamilton whining about something, which for some reason gets blown up.
17. Brazil.
18. Sauber.
19. Ferrari.
20. Raikkonen.
Sven (@crammond)
12th March 2017, 17:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
It won’t seem that way in the first few races, but Force India again.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Difficult pick. Carlos Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
In a Renault.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton or Vettel? Let’s go Seb.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Without injuries, no one.
9. And who will take their place?
If no one gets replaced, no one is the replacement. Otherwise, Giovanazzi seems set as the replacment if any of the 6 Ferrari-powered cars needs a driver, so he’s probably got the best chances.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Hard to not guesstimate it’s Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Verstappen.
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Ericsson.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexico.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
EU-investigation making progress, some sort of new FOCA emerges when McLaren find out they’ll end up in one boat with Sauber, Force India and Williams. Surprisingly Haas doesn’t join, but Renault does.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa in changing weather.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber. However, the guaranteed top-10 place in the constructors allows for some stabilization.
Sederman (@sederman)
12th March 2017, 17:55
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hamilton
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? —
9. And who will take their place? —
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Trump awkwardly chatting with Perez in the post race room at US Grand Prix
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
socksolid (@socksolid)
12th March 2017, 18:07
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? Giovanazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Yes
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Japanese GP
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Pirelli changing tire compounds during the season helping mercedes
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
steveetienne
12th March 2017, 18:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No – last race will be spain
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
9. And who will take their place? Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? 1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? vestappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Renault
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexico
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Bernie doing something
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? USA
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Mclaren
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship? Hamilton
steveetienne
12th March 2017, 19:36
dont know what happened there!
Strontium (@strontium)
12th March 2017, 18:43
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
I’m guessing there will be a few for Red Bull and hopefully Ferrari. I’d love to see a win from Williams or Force India, although I don’t see it realistically happening.
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
Anyone’s guess, but a high points finish, possibly 3rd towards the end of the year.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams look strong and have traditionally done well when the regulations have changed. I also fear Force India may have peaked for the time being. Probably Williams.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Lance Stroll out-qualifying Massa, possibly. It also depends how quick Bottas is on one lap – Hamilton could out-quality Bottas.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes, although possibly not with Ferrari.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
If he can find a seat at Renault, Ferrari, or Mercedes, then yes. I’d say he’s more likely to do that than leave.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Guessing not Alonso this year. Anyone’s guess. Stroll?
9. And who will take their place?
I chose Stroll because the answer to this is easy: Di Resta.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
I have a feeling Stroll, because they tend to be harsher to new drivers. Although it depends how refined Vandoorne is.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo (I hope!)
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
It’s a lottery, going to make a random guess of Ericsson.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda, probably. I don’t see them changing now, unless there is a major fallout.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Possibly Mexico or Brazil. I’ll guess Brazil.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The effect Brexit might have could be one, although more internally within F1, Ross Brawn’s future plans (such as doing away with DRS). Although it’s already big, and most likely won’t stir controversy in the way Bernie did. The EU investigation will be a big story, but given how slow it has been I don’t think it will be massive. Not so political, but I think the halo will be mentioned a lot. I think tyres will be less mentioned negatively.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Bahrain seems to have become a regular for entertainment, although these new regulations could have any effect. Australia will be very entertaining. However, I’m going to guess Malaysia.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sadly, Sauber of course
melkurion (@melkurion)
12th March 2017, 18:59
1. Ferrari and Red Bull
2. 5th
3. Williams
4. Romain Grosjean
5. Hope not
6. Yes
7. Hamilton
8. I don’t think any one will be replaced this year, but if anyone, maybe Kvyat if he really underpreforms
9. Pierre Gastly
10. Lance Stroll
11. Vettel
12. Lance Stroll
13. Only if the racing proves exeedingly boring
14: Honda
15. The last one
16. New concorde agreement
17. Spa
18. Sauber
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
12th March 2017, 19:41
I’m actually mostly wondering whether we will have 6 winners, both Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull drivers.
racerdude7730
12th March 2017, 19:46
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th, Hulkenberg
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Ham
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Sebastian Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? honda but i could see them looking else wear and honda going to a team where they can take a lead rolls sorta like when bmw was with sauber
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Mclaren Honda implode. Hasegawa resigns.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Todd (@braketurnaccelerate)
12th March 2017, 19:46
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Alonso
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Depends on results. Probably not.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – No.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Alonso (Quits mid-season)
9. And who will take their place? – Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Verstappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Hon-Duh
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – USGP
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Alonso quitting F1.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – A wet British GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Ericsson
19. Constructors Championship – Mercedes
20. Drivers Championship – Hamilton
DK (@dk)
12th March 2017, 19:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Hamilton
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ericsson
9. And who will take their place?
???
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Verstappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Massa
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Renault
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Last one
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Engines
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
f1alex (@f1alex)
12th March 2017, 19:52
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat :(
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Max Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Nah.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? I think it’ll be a quiet year
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
12th March 2017, 19:55
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams. I think FI have peaked.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No Ferrari will finally go for someone younger.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No. Not unless he gets a drive with Renault. Not unlikely as I think
Palmer might be vulnerable.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Removal of Fins on cars or distribution of income to smaller teams.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship? Hamilton
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Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
12th March 2017, 20:43
Wild guess at victories: Mercedes 11, Ferrari 6, Red Bull 3
Miltiadis (@miltosgreekfan)
12th March 2017, 20:53
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari,RBR,Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault? P6
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?Wehrlein
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place?Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?Mercedes 2017 spec
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?Shark fin & tyres
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?Ericsson
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship? Hamilton
Ben Rowe (@thegianthogweed)
12th March 2017, 21:33
It is rather surprising that nearly 30% have voted for Vettel and only 7% for Bottas. Remember over the last 3 years that Mercedes has been well ahead of Ferrari. Even when Bottas was in his Williams, there were plenty of races in 2015 where he managed to defend against Vettel and Kimi extremely well. And Bottas was clearly in a weaker car back then. With Bottas in what will probably be the best team as well as being one of the most consistent driver on the grid, I think Vettel would have a tough time beating him. Also, I’d say Vettel’s performance has gone down a little last season. Not that I don’t think he’s strong but I think it is unlikely Vettel’s Ferrari will have enough pace to beat either of the Mercedes drivers. It is more likely that Ferrari will be nearly as strong and maybe better at some circuits. I’m not a fan of Hamilton at all but I do rate him highly as a driver but them I also rate Bottas a lot higher than most do. I think Mercedes will be hiding something. I’m still fairly sure it will be a Mercedes 1 2 again. Ferrari will almost certainly be the 2nd best team though this year and I do expect them to be closer to Mercedes than Red Bull or Ferrari were in the last few years. I expect Vettel to beat Kimi still.
BaKano (@bakano)
12th March 2017, 21:41
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Initally said no but actually yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place?
If the rules allow for another team’s reserve driver to be used, then Giovinazzi but if they don’t, then Charles Leclerc
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
I am pretty sure they have to stick with Honda but wouldn’t mind running 2017-spec Mercedes…
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazilian GP
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Not sure if it is considered political, but it will be the mess at McLaren with their relation with Honda and Alonso shooting in all directions
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungarian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship?
Red Bull (because they have the strongest pairing)
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship?
Vettel cause I am betting the Ferrari is the real deal (wont be the faster car in all circuits of course)
Deej44 (@deej92)
12th March 2017, 21:45
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 7th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place? – Giovinazzi
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Mercedes
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – The Mexican Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – McLaren and Honda’s fallout.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – The Belgian Grand Prix
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. Drivers’ Champion? – Hamilton
20. Constructors’ Champions? – Mercedes
Deej44 (@deej92)
18th March 2018, 12:22
Having a look back at this is very interesting.
1. Correct
2. Wrong
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4. Correct
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6. Correct
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10. Wrong
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14/20. Very impressed with that.
broxibear
12th March 2017, 22:32
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari,Red Bull and Force India
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 8th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Renault
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Malaysia
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Vettel walks away from ferrari
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Azerbaijan
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren
Chris Bradshaw
12th March 2017, 23:24
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Massa v Stroll
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? – Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Ocon
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Liberty trying to take greater control of FOM stuff (TV rights etc.)
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Silverstone
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
Dewald Nel (@ho3n3r)
12th March 2017, 23:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
– Ferrari
– Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
– P3
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
– Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
– Wehrlein
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
– Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
– No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
– Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
– Nobody
9. And who will take their place?
– N/A
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
– Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
– Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
– Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
– NOOO
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
– Renault
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
– Suzuka
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
– Hamilton undermining Bottas by refusing to share any data when he sees the Finn is faster than him, and Toto trying to veto him, but Hamilton getting support from Lauda.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
– Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
– Sauber
Ed Marques (@edmarques)
12th March 2017, 23:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Lewis Hamilton
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No one.
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Jolyon Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Interlagos
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Money.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
Browny (@browny)
12th March 2017, 23:55
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari & Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th for Hulkenburg at Sochi
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenburg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? No drivers will be replaced or substitued
9. And who will take their place? N/A
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? McLaren Honda fighting
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian Grand Prix
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the Constructors Championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the Drivers Championship? Hamilton
Will Bryan (@willbryan)
13th March 2017, 0:27
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stroll
9. And who will take their place?
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? McLaren/Honda/Alonso fall out
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Jay Menon (@jaymenon10)
13th March 2017, 1:08
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Fernando Alonso
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Dani Kyatt
9. And who will take their place? – Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Dan Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Last
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Bernie slagging Liberty Media off
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Spa
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber (hopefully not Mclaren!)
Merc and Lewis will still win both titles. Bottas will keep Lewis honest and hopefully, so can RB and Ferrari.
F1Forever (@f1forever)
13th March 2017, 4:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 4th (Hulkenberg)
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Alonso
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – None
9. And who will take their place? – None
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Last one
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Alonso joins Mercedes for 2018
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Monaco
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. Who will win the the constructors’ championship? – Mercedes
20. Who will win the the drivers’ championship? – Hamilton
Vincent (@vince04)
13th March 2017, 5:16
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull and Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th place
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hülkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Bottas
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Paul Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Marcus Ericsson
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Yes
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda, good luck with that.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? No idea
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgium
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
HS (@hsvdt15)
13th March 2017, 5:37
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
7th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Daniil Kvyat
9. And who will take their place?
Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Pascal Wherlein
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
n/a
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Montreal
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
Khalid (@leblep)
13th March 2017, 8:07
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg (I expect Alonso and Wehrlein to be well ahead)
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Someone from RedBull academy
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Ericsson
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Legality of some of the parts from RedBull being questioned
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku (yeeeaaay)
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
hey (@hey)
13th March 2017, 8:09
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Redbull, Renault
2. What will be the best result for Renault? Win
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Lewis Hamilton
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Paul Di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Esteban Ocon
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? US GP
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Redistribution of prize money.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Australian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren
Imre (@f1mre)
13th March 2017, 8:13
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Lance Stroll
9. And who will take their place?
Paul di Resta
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Romain Grosjean
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Kimi Raikkonen
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Fernando Alonso
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Mexico.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
2017 rule interpretations.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
13th March 2017, 8:48
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Sainz
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Ecclestone’s return
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Monaco
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Toro Rosso
19. Constructors’ championship: Mercedes
20. Drivers’ championship: Hamilton
Matthew John Restaino
13th March 2017, 9:30
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Werhlein
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – None will
9. And who will take their place? – NA
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Vettel
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Mexico
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? – Money
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Australia
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Mclaren
angelic (@angelicdarkness)
13th March 2017, 11:53
Why do you think Ferrari won’t win this year? Is it based on their previous year records or the car is still not there in your view? Just curious.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
17th March 2017, 15:09
@angelicdarkness I’m not convinced what we’ve seen so far is a realistic impression of how competitive the cars will be:
https://www.racefans.net/2017/03/16/ferrari-look-poor-paper-great-track/
Dmitry (@)
13th March 2017, 9:23
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferroti, Le Bullo
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
8 place
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Wilson
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Seb
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
I hope he will not
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
I hope he will not also.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Luidgi Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
None will be replaced.
9. And who will take their place?
Hm… that’s tricky.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Strollolo
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Wallaby
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Lancine
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honder
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
US of A
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
I have no idea, honestly.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Hungarian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
McLackof
marcusbreese (@marcusbreese)
13th March 2017, 10:53
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams, Renault
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
1st Place
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Sebastian Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Marcus Ericsson
9. And who will take their place?
No idea
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Stoffel Vandoorne
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Romain Grosjean
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Bernie Ecclestone starting a new series, or someone trying to topple Ross Brawn
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Baku GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
GeeMac (@geemac)
13th March 2017, 11:18
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? P3
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Vettel
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat. Because Helmut Marko.
9. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Marcus Ericsson.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No. Ross Brawn doesn’t do knee jerk reactions and he won’t give into any pressure which may arise during the season to change the tyres.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda. Argh.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The use of trick suspension systems by (inter alia) Mercedes and Red Bull.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren-Honda. Sauber’s reliable 2016 PU will get them some points early in the season and McLaren-Honda won’t be able to catch up.
19. Mercedes, but I hope they have to fight for it.
20. Valtteri Bottas. You heard it here first.
Tom (@tomsr)
13th March 2017, 11:42
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 4th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Nico Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? None
9. And who will take their place? Nobody
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Ericsson
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? The quarrelling between Mclaren and Honda
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Belgium
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
sl300forf1 (@sl300forf1)
13th March 2017, 11:54
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
7th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Felipe Masse and Nico Huelkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
YES
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Pascal Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place?
Danica Patrick
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Daniil Kvyat
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
Yes
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
McLaren”s Honda engine are illegal
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Spa
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Jolyon Palmer
Robert (@)
13th March 2017, 13:15
You must think Jolyon Palmer is really bad if you think he will finish last in the Constructors.
Pieletjie
13th March 2017, 15:33
Palmer really is that bad. He only has a place on the grid because his father is rich.
IvoI (@ivostivanov)
13th March 2017, 12:49
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd, by Hulkenberg.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last one.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Honda engine issues
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Montreal
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Pinak Ghosh (@pinakghosh)
13th March 2017, 12:57
Questions 5, 6 are interesting. Clearly both Alonso and Kimi are still fast and has loads of experience. The return to wider tires with more grip and pace through corners means experience will be a crucial factor at least in the early races. At the moment Mclaren-Honda is not a strong boat and plenty of holes have to be plugged just to keep sailing (in the midfield) as the season continues. So for Alonso, I guess its again a question of patience. If he runs out of patience, and there are no top seats in 2018, it is most likely curtain call. Ferrari seems to be a competitive car so far from testing results. For Kimi, it is a question of consistency. If he remains on par with Vettel and even betters him in some races, his chances for 2018 will be strong. Two ace drivers may not be Ferrari’s priority, as long as existing are quick and consistent.
Pinak Ghosh (@pinakghosh)
13th March 2017, 12:57
Questions 5, 6 are interesting. Clearly both Alonso and Kimi are still fast and has loads of experience. The return to wider tires with more grip and pace through corners means experience will be a crucial factor at least in the early races. At the moment Mclaren-Honda is not a strong boat and plenty of holes have to be plugged just to keep sailing (in the midfield) as the season continues. So for Alonso, I guess its again a question of patience. If he runs out of patience, and there are no top seats in 2018, it is most likely curtain call. Ferrari seems to be a competitive car so far from testing results. For Kimi, it is a question of consistency. If he remains on par with Vettel and even betters him in some races, his chances for 2018 will be strong. Two ace drivers may not be Ferrari’s priority, as long as existing are quick and consistent.
Robert (@)
13th March 2017, 13:12
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? A podium for Nico Hülkenberg.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Nico Hülkenberg.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Sebastian Vettel.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nobody.
9. And who will take their place? N/A.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stoffel Vandoorne.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Kimi Räikkönen.
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Romain Grosjean.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? NOOOOO!
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Liberty Media.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? China.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber.
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Ferrari.
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Sebastian Vettel.
Robert (@)
13th March 2017, 13:18
300 votes so far and literally everyone has voted for Mercedes, Red Bull or Ferrari to win in both championships, that is how predictable F1 has become. :(
Robbie (@robbie)
13th March 2017, 14:14
True but really, who else has been in the top 3 amongst teams in recent years? Without McLaren there, these 3 are F1’s elite. Ie. F1’s predictability is not new. Here’s hoping there’s some close racing at least. It would be fantastic if there was some variety of winners from the top 3 teams.
Cranio
13th March 2017, 15:38
1. Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. 6th, Hulkenberg
3. Williams
4. Massa
5. No
6. No
7. Hamilton
8. Palmer
9. Sirotkin
10. Stroll
11. Hamilton
12. Stroll
13. No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Cranio
13th March 2017, 15:43
Ops…
14: Honda
15. Brazil
16. Dont know
17. Red Bull Ring
18. Sauber
Patrick (@paeschli)
13th March 2017, 18:46
1. Ferrari and Red Bull.
2. 5th
3. Williams.
4. Hulkenberg.
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. Hamilton
8. Kvyat
9. Pierre Gasly
10. Stroll
11. Lewis Hamilton
12. Stroll
13. No
14: Honda
15. Abu Dhabi
16. Does the Alonso-McLaren relationship deteriorating count? Otherwise a new aero element by Red Bull.
17. Brazil
18. Sauber
19. Mercedes
20. Hamilton
faulty (@faulty)
13th March 2017, 19:01
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Red Bull, Ferrari, Haas.
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
Fourth.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sergio Pérez, Felipe Massa (tie)
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Pascal Wehrlein
9. And who will take their place?
Someone with experience.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Daniil Kvyat
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Don’t know. Stroll will probably do a Chilton this year. And with 20 cars, 6 of them going off into the distance, and 4 not really in contention the remaining 10 ars won’t have many chances to crash into each other.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Penultimate
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
None, hopefully.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Canada.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
McLaren
Ashwin (@redbullf1)
13th March 2017, 19:56
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Williams, Redbull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd Hulk
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Pascal outqualifies Marcus
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes, Changes to Renault
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Vettel
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Max
9. And who will take their place? Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Hamilton
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Max
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Will resort back to 2016 style somewhere in the middle of the championship
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Mercedes
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Flavio Briatore returns to F1
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Austria GP (yes Austria)
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Marcus
Jon (@johns23)
14th March 2017, 1:31
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Felipe Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kyvat
9. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Suspension
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Melbourne
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
AceAce
14th March 2017, 3:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 6th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
9. And who will take their place? Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstappen
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso walking away
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Spa
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren
Champion. Vettel
Constructors. Mercedes
Michael Brown (@)
14th March 2017, 6:51
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 7th, with Hülkenberg.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Hülkenberg.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Ericsson.
9. And who will take their place? Giovinazzi.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Verstappen.
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Final round.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Alonso leaves McLaren for Renault.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber.
19. Drivers’ Champion: Vettel
20. Constructors’ Champion: Mercedes
Glenn (@glenn)
14th March 2017, 14:00
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso
9. And who will take their place? Button
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Vettel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Yes
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Mercedes
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Brazil
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Brawn, Liberty rule changes
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canada
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Uditvanu Das (@primaveron)
14th March 2017, 14:04
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Daniil Kyvat
9. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Sebastian Vettel
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Renault
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? US GP, Austin
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Public breakdown of Honda-McLaren partnership
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Hungarian Grand Prix
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren
Uditvanu Das (@primaveron)
14th March 2017, 14:05
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Valtteri Bottas
The Höre
14th March 2017, 14:17
Even with 1-stop races, Williams’s ace strategist will still find a way to mess it up, somehow. Force India will then finish ahead.
Dan Rooke (@geekzilla9000)
14th March 2017, 16:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Williams
2. What will be the best result for Renault? Fourth
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Pascal Wehrlein
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No, not with Ferrari anyway
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes, though possibly with another team.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Nobody
9. And who will take their place? – N/A
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Verstappen!
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Vandoorne
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? online streaming rights
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Canadian GP
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
19. WCC Ferrari
20. WDC Lewis Hamilton
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
14th March 2017, 20:47
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? Yeeessss…
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Hmmm
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Kvyat
9. And who will take their place? Niko Kari. The Finns are taking over, and Dr Marko never makes the obvious choice!
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Wehrlein
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? Nope
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? How rude. Ferrari
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu feckin Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Greedy teams, some new bonkers race format, the usual stuff
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Silverstone
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Ciaran (@walsh-f1)
14th March 2017, 21:21
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari, Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Nico Hulkenberg
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Lewis Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Daniil Kyvat
9. And who will take their place? Pierre Gasly
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Lance Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Mexican Grand Prix
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Liberty making a bold new move
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? British Grand Prix
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship? Mercedes
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship? Lewis Hamilton
sam11333 (@sam11333)
15th March 2017, 21:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Ferrari and Red Bull
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 3rd
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Williams
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? No
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Bottas
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Stroll
9. And who will take their place? Di Resta or Nasr
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Lance Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Ricciardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Honda
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? Liberty Media trying to change the grand prix format.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? Sauber
Evil Homer (@)
16th March 2017, 10:22
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? Red Bull, Ferrari and Force India (Dark horse to grab one)
2. What will be the best result for Renault? 5th
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? Force India
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? Massa
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? No
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? Yes- replace Kimi for his 2nd switch back
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? Alonso (do a half sabbatical)
9. And who will take their place? JB- he will be sitting on a beach somewhere “Um, JB, we cant find Fernando……….. where are you??”
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? Stroll
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? Daniel
12. Who will crash out of the most races? Stroll
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? Ferrari
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? Last
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? “Max demoted to Torro Rosso and replaced by Daniil Kyvatt :)
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? Baku- someone will crash at the narrow corner and block the circuit, winning driver will need to remove steering wheel & seat and dash to the finish. Mark Webber & JB will win (Webber was doing commentary but had to join any physical challenge LOL
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? McLaren………. unfortunately :(
Ok a few fun there and a few serious ………… but lets find out- one week tomorrow!
Minardi (@gitanes)
19th March 2017, 3:04
1. Ferrari, Red Bull
2. 4th
3. Williams
4. Hulkenberg
5. No
6. Yes
7. Vettel
8. Raikkonen
9. Giovannazi
10. Stroll
11. Verstappen
12. Stroll
13. No
14. Honda
15. Last
16. more blocking debates
17. China in the wet
18. Sauber
Rob Wilson (@wilson)
20th March 2017, 18:51
Ferrari, Red Bull.
5th
Force India
Massa
Yes
Yes
Hamilton
Stroll
Di Resta
Stroll
Hamilton
Stroll
Yes
Mercedes
Mexico
A contraversial RBR aero device.
Malaysia
McLaren
Mercedes
Hamilton
floring (@floring)
20th March 2017, 21:45
Good questions, but most of them depend on so many variables that trying to predict the answers is little more than guesswork.
Matej
24th March 2017, 13:04
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year? – Ferrari, Red Bull.
2. What will be the best result for Renault? – 5th.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India? – Force India.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often? – Massa.
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018? – Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy? – Hamilton.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race? – Kvyat perhaps.
9. And who will take their place? – Gassly.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements? – Max.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix? – Hamilton.
12. Who will crash out of the most races? – Stroll.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres? – No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018? – Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided? – Mexico.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year? –
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year? – Montreal
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship? – Sauber
PJA (@pja)
24th March 2017, 18:50
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari and Red Bull, although there could also be a surprise winner.
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
Fourth place.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
I think Force India have the better driver line up so I will say them.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Sainz
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
I didn’t think he would still be here in 2017 so I wouldn’t be surprised if he is still here in 2018, but I think it may depend on who else is available and if Vettel stays or goes.
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Yes.
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
I think it will be between Hamilton and Vettel and which car is best in qualifying the Mercedes or the Ferrari, I will say Hamilton.
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
I think there will only be a replacement if a driver is injured.
9. And who will take their place?
No idea which driver will be replaced so no idea who the replacement will be.
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
I will say Stroll as he is the youngest and has the least experience.
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Vettel.
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Again I will say Stroll because he is the youngest and has the least experience.
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No.
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Honda.
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Brazil.
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
The future distribution of prize money.
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
I normally choose either Canada or Brazil, so I will say Brazil this year.
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber.
19. Who will win the constructors’ championship?
Mercedes.
20. Who will win the drivers’ championship?
I think it will come down to Hamilton and Vettel and as I think Mercedes still has the best car I will say Hamilton.
Ferrari, Seb fan
8th April 2017, 18:38
1. Other than Mercedes, which teams will win races this year?
Ferrari, red bull.
2. What will be the best result for Renault?
5th by hulk.
3. Which team will score more points: Williams or Force India?
Force india, not by much.
4. Which driver will out-qualify his team mate most often?
Vettel over kimi
5. Will Kimi Raikkonen remain on the grid for 2018?
Very unlikely
6. Will Fernando Alonso remain on the grid for 2018?
Depends on mclaren’s peformance
7. Who will win the FIA pole position trophy?
Hamilton
8. Who will be the first driver to be replaced or substituted for a race?
Ericsson
9. And who will take their place?
Govannatiz (I don’t know how to spell his name)
10. Which driver will collect the most penalty points for driving infringements?
Magnesson
11. Who will win the Monaco Grand Prix?
Riccardo
12. Who will crash out of the most races?
Palmer
13. Will Pirelli resort to using their ‘backup’ 2016-style high-degradation tyres?
No
14: Whose engines will McLaren use in 2018?
Mecedes
15. At which race will the drivers’ championship be decided?
Abu Dhabi
16. What will be the biggest political story of the year?
Mclaren, Honda, Alonso fall-out
17. What will be the most entertaining race of the year?
Brazil
18. Who will finish last in the constructors’ championship?
Sauber
19. WDC=Vettel
20. WCC=Ferrari