I am really excited about the upcoming Formula 1 season. It promises to be one of the most unpredictable seasons we've had for a long time.
Hamilton has now moved from McLaren to Mercedes which now means that the fastest driver on the grid is no longer in the fastest car. I think he will do well there, but eventually move on. Mercedes aren't that competitive. The new partnership at McLaren sure looks interesting. I doubt Perez will push Button as much as Hamilton did, but then he wasn't really pressurised by Barrichello in 2009 was he? I rate Perez. Some of his races last season for Sauber were impressive. He's a man who knows his car and his tyres and can set it up and race a different race than the other drivers. Imagine that in a car that can actually challenge for championships.
Now onto Ferrari, who have an unchanged lineup from last year. That's great, it really is. Alonso is a superb driver, as is Massa. He really started to recover the form he had in 2008 towards the end of last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see both drivers in the hunt this year. The question is, if Massa is ahead of Alonso come Hungary, will Ferrari still favour Fernando?
And finally Red Bull, who have yet to unveil the car they hope will deliver them their fourth championship in a row. Again, an unchanged driver lineup but don't be surprised to hear rumours of drivers replacing Webber towards the end of the season. It happens. He should stay and retire with them rather than be ousted and not have the opportunity to retire gracefully. Rubens Barrichello never got that chance, which was a shame for such a record breaker.
So, will it be four for Vettel? Will Hamilton win a Grand Prix? Or will Alonso finally win with Ferrari? The season begins in 40 days time.
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