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We asked our editor to predict the 2027 Formula 1 grid, but what did he get wrong?

TEAMDRIVERDRIVER
McLaren NORPIA
Mercedes RUSANT
Red Bull VERHAD
Ferrari LECHAM
Williams SAIALB
Racing Bulls LAWLIN
Aston Martin PER 🆕STR
Haas BEATSU 🆕
Audi HUL BOR
AlpineGAS ALO 🆕
CadillacBOTHER 🆕

If F1 welcomed Carlos Sainz’s ‘crazy’ idea, which driver would win the championship and why?

How badly will Toto Wolff regret Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari if Mercedes do not win the 2026 title?

Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton celebrating on the podium at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Does Lewis Hamilton need to win a title at Ferrari to prove he is F1’s GOAT?

If you got the chance to drive in an official F1 simulator, which track would you tackle first?

F1 Grand Prix of Malaysia - Previews

Some serious talents are emerging in F2 in 2026, but who stands the best chance of landing an F1 seat in 2027?

A graphic of Formula 2 drivers Nikola Tsolov, Alex Dunne, Colton Herta and Rafael Camara

Which F1 champion on the 2026 grid will score a Grand Prix win first?

Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP celebrates on the podium after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on June 7, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Which F1 team will catch Mercedes FIRST?

Let us know your reasoning in the comments!

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell of Mercedes celebrate at the Chinese Grand Prix

What are your thoughts on shorter F1 races in 2027?

After changes to the engines, some races will run for fewer laps to ensure teams have enough fuel

Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari chases Max Verstappen of Red Bull at the Canadian Grand Prix

Is Kimi Antonelli about to run away with the championship, or will it be close?

Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on June 07, 2026 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Do you agree with Fernando Alonso’s verdict on hybrid engines in F1?

Fernando Alonso at McLaren's 1000th race celebrations during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix race weekend.

What are your thoughts on F1 racing in Las Vegas through at least 2037?

The Las Vegas GP is the only race that F1 itself owns and promotes

Who other than Max Verstappen could Oscar Piastri have chosen as his toughest opponent?

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen looks on from the garage before the Sprint at the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix, with an inset of McLaren's Oscar Piastri

Which driver would you rather have RIGHT NOW: Charles Leclerc or Kimi Antonelli?

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026

Who are the most underrated and overrated drivers in the official F1 2026 video game?

What do you think of penalty points as a punishment in F1?

Pierre Gasly climbs out of the Alpine F1 car after a crash at the Miami Grand Prix

Which F1 teams should be looking at Yuki Tsunoda for 2027?

Or has he had his chance already?

F1 Grand Prix of Miami - Practice & Sprint Qualifying

Will Kimi Antonelli's F1 record ever be beaten?

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes kisses the Canadian Grand Prix trophy

Even Aston Martin have had better reliability than McLaren this year. Are the world champions already out of contention for the constructors' title?

Adrian Newey signing autographs for fans in the Australian GP paddock, Andrea Stella of McLaren walks in the Japanese Grand Prix paddock

Has the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen changed for good?

Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari shakes hands with Max Verstappen of Red Bull after the Canadian Grand Prix

Are you happy with the 2026 DLC features for the F1 25 game?

Which F1 track would you like to have seen feature on the new Monopoly board?

Top-down shot of the new F1 Monopoly board

How many years would it take Christian Horner to win races with BYD?

Sebastian Vettel (L) of Germany and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with his Team Principal Christian Horner (R) after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 22, 2012 in Sakhir, Bahrain.

Do you still look forward to watching F1 races in 2026?📺

On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you that F1 will race in Las Vegas through 2037?

The Las Vegas sphere illuminated at the 2025 F1 Grand Prix

Would BYD be a good back-up option for Christian Horner if he does not join Alpine?

Former Red Bull CEO Christian Horner arrives ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Which drivers will NEVER win a Grand Prix?

Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the Forest F1 garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 09, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Are you more excited or less for the 2026 Spanish GP in Madrid after seeing Carlos Sainz's first full lap of Madring?

Mohammed Ben Sulayem expects to see Christian Horner return to F1. Which team would be his best landing spot?

Orcale Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the paddock  during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 24, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Is four consecutive races to end the 2026 season a good idea from Formula 1?

F1 officials are considering this as an option to make up for the cancelled races!

Start of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 9, 2024.

Has Lando Norris given us the simple solution to fix F1?

McLaren driver Lando Norris at the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix

Should F1 teams also be given extra cost cap spending room in 2027? 🤔

Image showing the 2026 F1 grid pulling around the first few corners of the Australian Grand Prix

Which F1 driver would you most like to share a Hot Lap with? 😍

What changes do you want Sky Sports to make to its Formula 1 coverage?

Sky Sports will continue to air F1 in the UK and Ireland until 2034 in a £1bn deal

Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren are interviewed by David Croft during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 03, 2025 in Northampton, England.

What are your thoughts on Red Bull's interest in Oscar Piastri? 😳

Let us know in the comments below!

Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Which F1 drivers realistically stand a chance of winning the title this year? 🏆

McLaren driver Lando Norris poses with the 2025 F1 drivers' championship trophy at the FIA gala

Which F1 team were the biggest disappointment at the upgrade-heavy Miami Grand Prix? 📊

Data from @FDataAnalysis

Kimi Antonelli at the wheel of his Mercedes F1 car during the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

Which driver's podium streak will end in 2026? And whose will last the longest? 🏆

Lando Norris reached seven seasons in a row with his P2 in Miami!

McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates on the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix podium

Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso should retire at the end of 2026. Do you think he is being fair?

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari, Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes share a joke prior to F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 21, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirms V8s/V10s will return!

Is the right direction for F1?

Antonelli is off to a legendary start in 2026 🔥 Where will he cement himself amongst the sports icons?

He joins Senna and Schumacher as the only F1 drivers to secure their first three poles consecutively

Graphic which shows Ayrton Senna in 1985, Michael Schumacher in 1994 and Kimi Antonelli in 2026

Would you like to see Silverstone stage two Grands Prix in 2026?

If not, which track would you pick to host a replacement round?

A marshal looks on as McLaren's Oscar Piastri drives on track during the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix

Share one thing you love about the 2026 F1 regulations!

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc battling on track during the F1 Sprint at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Is David Coulthard right? Are F1's best drivers being held back by the new regulations?

Lewis Hamilton speaks to the media at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, inset David Coulthard

Which two F1 drivers do you want to see become teammates in the future? 🆚

Max Verstappen of Red Bull shakes hands with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari

Bahrain is set to replace Australia as the 2027 F1 season-opener - But which race would you pick to start a season?

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri on track during qualifying for the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix

Franco Colapinto put on a show for 500K people in Buenos Aires! Does this show that F1 needs to return to Argentina?

Which current F1 driver do you think would make the BEST team principal?

Alonso, Russell, Sainz, or someone else? Let us know in the comments below!

Zak Brown thinks it would be 'great' if Christian Horner returns to F1 - Do you share his stance?

McLaren CEO Zak Brown shakes Christian Horner's hand in a press conference at the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix

Only four drivers have ever completed every Grand Prix lap in a season - Can anyone add their name to the list in 2026?

A compilation of images showing Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri

Should F1 make small tweaks to the rules, rather than major changes?

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff walking through the paddock at the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

Jolyon Palmer has built his perfect F1 driver - what would you change?

Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix; Sebastian Vettel at the 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney; Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso in the paddock at the 2025 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix; Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda at the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

We ranked the 2026 F1 team bosses!

What would you change?

Toto Wolff at the Australian Grand Prix

Is Russell spot on here, or is he missing the bigger picture? 👇

Russell says he would "understand" if Verstappen left F1 👀

Has F1 made itself unappealing to drivers from other categories?

Pato O'Ward claims F1 is no longer the best series to race in 👀

Image of Oscar Piastri's McLaren on track at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a bubble of Pato O'Ward

Do you think Kimi Antonelli has the complete support of Italian F1 fans as he goes up against Ferrari this season?

Riccardo Patrese's crash at the 1983 San Marino GP was celebrated by Ferrari fans as Patrick Tambay went on to win.

Ollie Bearman is not impressed with Franco Colapinto!

Does he need to take responsibility for the crash at Suzuka?

Oliver Bearman of Haas looks on from the stage at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, inset Franco Colapinto

Do you agree with Stefano Domenicali's take on racing in 2026?

Does Charles Leclerc have the best racecraft in F1?

F1 is back in Germany for the first time since 2020 for a Pirelli tyre test

If you could bring one German circuit back to the calendar, which would it be? 👇

Graphic which shows both the Mercedes and McLaren F1 teams driving the Nurburgring at the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix

F1’s £85.5m shortfall highlights a heavy dependence on select markets

Is the sport too reliant on Middle Eastern GPs?

Graphic which shows the Bahrain International Circuit Tower

Ferrari lead the way for the fastest pit stop in 2026 so far

But which team on this list are you most surprised by?

Image which shows each team's fastest pit stop in 2026 so far, including a photo of Charles Leclerc driving his Ferrari

Carlos Sainz has spent the most time on the radio by any driver in 2026

Are you surprised by any of the names on this list? 👇

Graphic showing the most minutes on the radio with a picture of Carlos Sainz walking through the pit lane at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

A decision has now been made by the FIA on the two races in the Middle East

A tower with a Bahrain flag at the top at the 2025 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen says he’s swapped the simulator for Mario Kart… 🎮

But the real question is: which track is he grinding laps on? 👀

Picture of LEGO Mario Kart figure with cut out bubble of Max Verstappen

Did Gabriel Bortoleto’s overtaking comments reveal a problem with new F1 regulations?

Gabriel Bortoleto speaks about his performance at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

Which F1 team had the most surprising race pace data at the Australian Grand Prix?

Let us know in the comments below! Data from @FDataAnalysis

George Russell driving through turn one during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.

Who will finish higher in the 2026 F1 championship for Ferrari - Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc?

Let us know why in the comments!

Name the one driver you think is most likely to lose their F1 seat in 2026 👇

Split image of three F1 drivers, Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar and Franco Colapinto

Have the 2026 regulations made F1 worse, with Max Verstappen likening driving the new cars to Formula E?

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in the paddock during the 2026 F1 Bahrain test

Who is your dark horse for the 2026 F1 title? 🥷

Let us know in the comments below!

George Russell leading Oscar Piastri in the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix.

Which midfield F1 team will be the surprise package in 2026? 🤔

Graphic which displays side profiles of the 2026 Williams, Racing Bulls, Haas and Aston Martin Formula 1 cars

The 2026 F1 liveries are all locked in 🔥

Which team nailed it and which team REALLY missed? 👇

Graphic which shows the side profile of all 11 2026 Formula 1 cars

What one change would YOU make to the way Formula 1 is broadcast going into the 2026 season?

Let us know in the comments!

David Croft and Martin Brundle at the F1 Grand Prix Of Australia in 2025

What would make a good season for Red Bull in 2026?

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrating on the podium at the 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

Ferrari have not won the F1 drivers' title since 2007. Will 2026 end their droughts?

A compilation of images from Ferrari's most recent Grand Prix win with Carlos Sainz at Mexico 2024, pole with Charles Leclerc at Hungary 2026, drivers' title with Kimi Raikkonen in 2007 and constructors' title with Felipe Massa in 2008

The first lap times of 2026 have been completed 👏 what are your impressions from day one of testing?

Isack Hadjar of Red Bull at the 2025 Abu Dhabi post-season test

Cadillac received nearly 150,000 applications to join their team. What would be your dream F1 job if you couldn't be a driver?

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari mechanics watch the Qatar Grand Prix from the garage

Who is the 'master' tyre expert currently on the Formula 1 grid?

Max Verstappen leading Lewis Hamilton overlaid with quotes from Helmut Marko

Who are you backing? 👇

Graphic which asks 'which driver do you think will do better in 2026?' and images of both Oscar Piastri of McLaren and George Russell of Mercedes smiling off camera

Which team has the next future F1 driver in their junior academy?

A table of every F1 team with an academy driver signed to an F2 team in 2026

The countdown is on — which 2026 challenger are you most excited to see? 👀

Graphic showing the Formula 1 car launch dates with a blurry image of an F1 car in the background

The FIA has confirmed that Max Verstappen will switch to #3 in 2026. What would you pick as your F1 driver number?

Let us know why in the comments!

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix

Mercedes are expected to have the best 2026 F1 regulations engine. How many wins will they take in 2026?

Are you annoyed about F1 lap times getting slower under the 2026 regulations?

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis speaking in the team principals' press conference at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1's 2026 regulations front wing design has drawn comparisons to cars from the 2000s

Let us know your favourite car from the 2000s, and why, in the comments!

Will George Russell win the 2026 F1 drivers' title?

Let us know why in the comments!

Mercedes driver George Russell's F1 career stats with an image of him celebrating winning the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

James Vowles has taken the perfect approach to 2026 with Williams - change our minds

Let us know your thoughts!

Williams team principal James Vowles in the paddock at the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Which drivers can count themselves LUCKY to be on the 2026 F1 grid?

F1 drivers pose for the grid photo before the Abu Dhabi GP

Which iconic F1 colour scheme should return for 2026?

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

What are your thoughts on Honda's first reveal of their 2026 F1 engine?

Comment below!

Is F1 treating its fans fairly by dumbing down the 2026 regulations?

“We are revising some of the terminology of this because we want to make it clear and we want to make it simple for the fans to understand what’s happening.

“We want to have unified terminology used by the teams when they speak to the drivers on the radio, but also by the commentators on TV, and also the same terminology in the regulations. So, we are doing an exercise now to make sure that we create simple terminology.”

Nikolas Tombazis on the 2026 F1 regulations via The Race

Do you agree with Zak Brown's message to 2026 F1 newcomers Audi and Cadillac?

McLaren CEO Zak Brown speaks to the media at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Who is the best active driver NOT on the 2026 grid? 🤔

F1 Grand Prix Of China - Sprint & Qualifying

How many F1 drivers will win a race this year?

Name them in the comments!

George Russell of Mercedes pumps his fist on the Singapore Grand Prix podium

Do you agree with our predictions for the 2026 F1 teammate battles?

What would you change in our predicted 2026 top 10?

Is there anyone missing who should be in there?

Who will be the biggest positive surprise of the 2026 F1 season?

A graphic of Oliver Bearman, Isack Hadjar, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton during F1 race weekends

Which F1 drivers are in their prime ahead of the 2026 season?

Let us know in the comments below!

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton entering the Ferrari garages at F1's 2026 ore-season test in Bahrain.

Do you agree with our ranking of the 2026 F1 driver line-ups?

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris shaking hands after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix

If the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are cancelled, which circuits should F1 go to instead?

A selection of four circuits including Imola, Portimao, Le Castellet and the Turkish Grand Prix

Have F1 Oversteer readers overrated or underrated Lewis Hamilton's title chances?

Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari during a press conference on day one of 2026 testing in Bahrain

Have F1 Oversteer readers been too harsh on Lando Norris?

Graphic which shows an image of Lando Norris of McLaren looking off camera and the percentage of F1 Oversteer readers who think he will win the title in 2026

Which team will win the 2026 F1 constructors' championship?

And let us know why in the comments!

Who has the best driver line-up for next year?

TEAMDRIVERDRIVER
McLaren 🟠NORPIA
Mercedes 🩶RUSANT
Red Bull 🐂VERHAD
Ferrari 🐎LECHAM
Williams 🔵ALBSAI
Racing Bulls 👶LAWLIN
Aston Martin 🟢ALOSTR
Haas ⚪️BEAOCO
Audi 🆕HULBOR
Alpine 🗻GASCOL
Cadillac 🆕PERBOT

Do you think the new 2026 F1 regulations will improve the racing? And let us know your thoughts!

Who will be the first F1 driver to retire from a race in 2026?

Let us know why in the comments!

A graphic showing the first four drivers to crash during the 2025 F1 season at the Australian Grand Prix in Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso

Has Bernie Ecclestone just pinpointed why George Russell WON'T win the title this season?

Bernie Ecclestone at the 2025 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

That's testing done, so it's time to predict who will win the 2026 F1 title

Ferrari set the fastest overall lap time at both pre-season tests for the first time since 2019!

What do you believe is possible for Ferrari in 2026?

A collection of images of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel after qualifying for the 2019 F1 Australian Grand Prix, Vettel on track at Albert Park in 2019, Charles Leclerc celebrating after winning the 2019 Belgian GP and Leclerc on the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP grid

Which driver will be the biggest disappointment of 2026, other than the Aston Martin duo?

The F1 paddock thinks Mercedes are the team to beat in 2026 after testing. Do you agree?

A graphic showing Craig Slater's 2026 F1 pecking order after the second Bahrain test, with an image of Mercedes' George Russell on track

Alex Albon has had his say, but which driver do you think is best suited to the 2026 regulations?

A graphic of Williams driver Alex Albon at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix with an inset of Lewis Hamilton

Doubts are rising at McLaren and Red Bull about pace, but who's really the weak link in the big four?