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 ==== ========== ===== 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