With the close of the 2018 season and all next year's drivers practically confirmed, I think a new thread is in order.
The Contenders:
(movers in italics, newcomers to F1 underlined)
Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton / Valtteri Bottas
Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel / Charles Leclerc
Red Bull Honda: Max Verstappen / Pierre Gasly
Renault: Nico Hulkenberg / Daniel Ricciardo
Haas Ferrari: Romain Grosjean / Kevin Magnussen
McLaren Renault: Carlos Sainz / Lando Norris
Force India Mercedes: Sergio Perez / Lance Stroll*
Toro Rosso Honda: Daniil Kvyat / Alexander Albon
Sauber Ferrari: Kimi Raikkonen / Antonio Giovinazzi
Williams Mercedes: George Russell / Robert Kubica
* presumed
The Dates:
Predictions? Hopes and fears?Code:Date Grand Prix Venue
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17th March Australia Melbourne
31st March Bahrain Sakhir
14th April China Shanghai
28th April Azerbaijan Baku
12th May Spain Barcelona
26th May Monaco Monaco
9th June Canada Montreal
23rd June France Le Castellet
30th June Austria Spielberg
14th July Great Britain Silverstone
28th July Germany Hockenheim
4th August Hungary Budapest
1st September Belgium Spa
8th September Italy Monza
22nd September Singapore Singapore
29th September Russia Sochi
13th October Japan Suzuka
27th October Mexico Mexico City
3rd November USA Austin
17th November Brazil Sao Paulo
1st December Abu Dhabi Yas Marina