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what will be the biggest surprise this year?

Poll closed Jan 5, 2019.

  1. Mercedes faultering

    8 vote(s)
    11.0%

  2. Kimi beats Vettel in championship points

    5 vote(s)
    6.8%

  3. Max takes the WDC

    2 vote(s)
    2.7%

  4. Toro Rosso / Honda prove reliable and fast all season

    18 vote(s)
    24.7%

  5. Alfa with Leclerc win a race

    6 vote(s)
    8.2%

  6. Haas becomes a real podium contender

    6 vote(s)
    8.2%

  7. McLaren is one of the top 3 teams

    12 vote(s)
    16.4%

  8. Stroll shows he's a great driver afterall

    3 vote(s)
    4.1%

  9. Alonso retires from F1

    2 vote(s)
    2.7%

  10. other

    11 vote(s)
    15.1%
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  1. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    What will be the biggest surprise?

    Not what "could be" or "would be" the biggest surprise but what WILL BE the biggest surprise (aka you expect it to happen).
     
    TheMayor, Mar 11, 2018
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  2. jgonzalesm6

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    Toro Rosso/Honda would be the biggest surprise. It would also set-up RedBulls "decision" on who they should pick come May.
     
    jgonzalesm6, Mar 11, 2018
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  3. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

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    A win by Mclaren
     
    DF1, Mar 11, 2018
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  4. Dino2010

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    That I will watch a GP!
     
    Dino2010, Mar 11, 2018
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  5. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    I should have added "HALO will be repealed" :)
     
    TheMayor, Mar 11, 2018
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  6. johnireland

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    Lack of testing due to first week's weather lead to massive DNFs among all teams during first six races.
     
    johnireland, Mar 11, 2018
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    Repealing the Halo would make too much sense...definitely longest odds
     
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  8. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    Don't expect any of those to actually happen.

    The 'biggest' surprise would be the Grid Girls making a comeback.:eek:
     
    Ferrari 308 GTB, Mar 12, 2018
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  9. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Haas a real podium contender would be amazing.

    No matter how good Leclerc is he won't win a race this season unless due to extraordinary circumstances, so didn't vote that. Equally I have serious doubts of Stroll suddenly being amazing.
     
    Bas, Mar 12, 2018
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  10. DF1

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    +1 on Haas. Very happy to see them podium this year hopefully

    Stroll had significant testing last year and at Yas looked as lost as he started the year.
     
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    Bottles beats Elton in championship points.
     
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  12. hairy_scotsman

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    Carey has already softened his stance on that. I think there will be grid girls here and there.
     
    hairy_scotsman, Mar 12, 2018
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  13. hairy_scotsman

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    Don't hold your breath.
     
    hairy_scotsman, Mar 12, 2018
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  14. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I wont at all LOL :)
     
    DF1, Mar 12, 2018
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  15. Rosso328

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    I went with Alfa and LeClerc. I think he could pull it off given the right conditions, so it’s an actual possibility in my mind. Yes, lots of things would need to align, but this kid drove some absolutely inspired races in F2 last year.

    That said, there are a few choices on the list that could happen. Max as WDC? If the car performs, that’s only a matter of time. Haas on the podium? Same thing. Only a matter of time.

    But the one that I think will take most people by surprise, and might actually happen, is LeClerc on the top step.
     
    Rosso328, Mar 16, 2018
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    I think that McLaren will be one of the top 4 teams, but I can't see them finishing ahead of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull. And it wouldn't shock me if Max is a championship contender at some point in the season. I'd like to think the Sauber-Alfa might be a race winner, but I don't think it will happen. Of the teams that haven't won in recent years, I think that McLaren and Renault both have a shot at race wins.
     
    Gatorrari, Mar 16, 2018
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    Hamilton wins all races and signs all poles.
     
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  18. trumpet77

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    You mean he gets Mercedes to sign Kubica? (since he's Polish)
     
    trumpet77, Mar 16, 2018
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    McLaren finishing the race in Australia.
     
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    The most interesting improvements will be Haas, Torro Rosso, and Sauber Alfa. And if Alonzo quits McLaren after the first race, they will pick Kubica to fill the seat.
     
    johnireland, Mar 18, 2018
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    A photo of Hamilton and Alonso walking out of a gay bar holding hands. :eek:
     
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  23. tifoso2728

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    What I would like to see is Ferrari win both championships. Also, I would like to see Toro Rosso finish 4th in the championship.
     
    tifoso2728, Mar 18, 2018
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  24. Mitch Alsup

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    I would like to see Toro Rosso finish above Red Bull.
     
    Mitch Alsup, Mar 19, 2018
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    Other - Stroll is fired by Williams after Claire Williams goes to visit a psychic who tells her that her team will die faster if he stays.
     
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