🏁🏎️ Sportsbet.io🏁 FORMULA 1 2025 Season🏁🏎️Prediction Pool Discussion Thread

[ILuckyGuyI]

Since we are in a stop of the calendar i want to ask everyone here a question.

Im the only one who feels like this season is the most boring one for a lot of time?. Between the McClaren dominance and the Redbull downfall plus most of the teams are only thinking about next years cars and regulations it makes it very difficult to watch or follow.

Yeah, a pure dominance by McLarens.    There is no competition for the constructor's title this year. At least Ferrari was able to keep up with them until the last race in the previous season.

The only competition is for the driver's title. Piastri and Norris are still so close to each other after 14 races. But I wish drivers from other teams would have also been able to add some fun into it.

The only way for that is to use equal cars which FIA will never take into consideration...

[notblox1]

Im the only one who feels like this season is the most boring one for a lot of time?. Between the McClaren dominance and the Redbull downfall plus most of the teams are only thinking about next years cars and regulations it makes it very difficult to watch or follow.

I remember last season many people said that was very boring season but than Verstappen started losing races a lot.
Something like that can happen again and I think teams can use this summer break to improve and make adjustment in cars.
Maybe we can see some player changes with contracts and I am expecting other teams to improve and catch up McLaren.

[boltz]

Im the only one who feels like this season is the most boring one for a lot of time?. Between the McClaren dominance and the Redbull downfall plus most of the teams are only thinking about next years cars and regulations it makes it very difficult to watch or follow.

I remember last season many people said that was very boring season but than Verstappen started losing races a lot.
Something like that can happen again and I think teams can use this summer break to improve and make adjustment in cars.
Maybe we can see some player changes with contracts and I am expecting other teams to improve and catch up McLaren.

Would be nice to see Ferrari or Redbull catching McLaren but I have my doubts that anyone is currently capable to catch McLaren and all they can do is to fight for 2nd position in Constructors but even here I don't see RedBull being able to fight for 2nd place and most likely either Ferrari or Mercedes will take this spot.

I personally expect some significant improvement from Aston Martin and I hope this summer break they will deliver something to keep them in fight for that 5th spot in Constructors championship.

[CLS63]

I still feel like Verstappen won't stay at Red Bull for many more years. 2026 could be the last chance for Red Bull. If they can't build a proper car for him then I expect him to sign for another team.

It could be Mercedes or Ferrari. But because of the Toto Wolff effect it is more likely to be Mercedes. Maybe one day we can watch Verstappen in Ferrari racing suit as well. Just like he was wearing it when he was a child.

[notblox1]

It could be Mercedes or Ferrari. But because of the Toto Wolff effect it is more likely to be Mercedes. Maybe one day we can watch Verstappen in Ferrari racing suit as well. Just like he was wearing it when he was a child.

I didnt know he was wearing that as a kid, but I would like to see him driving for red team in future.
Ferrari is not a bad team with Leclerc and Hamilton, but I think that Hamilton is to old for long term deal and they are going to look for new driver soon.
With big changes coming in Formula 1 for next season we could see teams transforming or new team forming.

[darxiaomi]

Im the only one who feels like this season is the most boring one for a lot of time?. Between the McClaren dominance and the Redbull downfall plus most of the teams are only thinking about next years cars and regulations it makes it very difficult to watch or follow.

I remember last season many people said that was very boring season but than Verstappen started losing races a lot.
Something like that can happen again and I think teams can use this summer break to improve and make adjustment in cars.
Maybe we can see some player changes with contracts and I am expecting other teams to improve and catch up McLaren.

Last season is a dream comapred to what we ahve right now.

Is sad but well if what we have.

Enjoy McClaren fans this time of glory, after so much sorrow they deserve something to brag about, ten years back they start one of the darkest times in his history and now they are back as the big team they are.

Next year for sure is gonna be interesting with all the new regulations cars and etc.

[CLS63]

I didnt know he was wearing that as a kid, but I would like to see him driving for red team in future.
Ferrari is not a bad team with Leclerc and Hamilton, but I think that Hamilton is to old for long term deal and they are going to look for new driver soon.
With big changes coming in Formula 1 for next season we could see teams transforming or new team forming.

Ferrari is really kind of a childhood dream for Verstappen. At least some photos of him like in this example prove it. He is still 27 years old. I think it is still a quite young age for Formula 1 considering there are Hamilton - Alonso still racing while being over 40.

Ferrari is a team with much more potential but they can't reach it because of being stubborn about some policies. Hamilton looks lost lately and the media is already serving news such as he will leave by the end of the season and Sainz will come back.

[jeremypwr]

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[famososMuertos]

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[CLS63]

Finally we are about to enter the race week. It has been so long. One-month break is just too much to be honest. Thankfully 2026 calendar is better than this year's.

By the way Cadillac is preparing to announce their drivers for next season officially. It is going to be Perez and Bottas. They have decided to start their Formula 1 journey with 2 experienced drivers. I respect that. Maybe they didn't want to take bigger risks by signing a rookie. We have seen Bottas quite often at the paddock so far. But it is nice to hear that Perez is returning as well. It feels like everyone can come back from retirement except Vettel. I think he has erased that possibility from his mind.

Perez-Bottas to drive for Cadillac in 2026

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Finally we are about to enter the race week. It has been so long. One-month break is just too much to be honest. Thankfully 2026 calendar is better than this year's.

By the way Cadillac is preparing to announce their drivers for next season officially. It is going to be Perez and Bottas. They have decided to start their Formula 1 journey with 2 experienced drivers. I respect that. Maybe they didn't want to take bigger risks by signing a rookie. We have seen Bottas quite often at the paddock so far. But it is nice to hear that Perez is returning as well. It feels like everyone can come back from retirement except Vettel. I think he has erased that possibility from his mind.

Perez-Bottas to drive for Cadillac in 2026

Well i dont like the line up at all in the fact they have two second drivers in the team, i mean both of them never reach the higher level in F1, and always has to be the second driver in top scuderias.

But if we think more is a very good start for Cadillac since this kind of drivers can give you real good advice on how the car behave and how to build the car for next season, so for me their plan is to start with this two experienced drivers and see if they can build a much better car in the next seasons.

[notblox1]

Have you seen big changes coming in Formula 1 teams for next season 2026?
There is going to be new team Cadillac with Botas and Perez already signed a deal, and other teams are making changes.
Norris and Piastri are staying in the same team, so does Lecrelc and Hamilton, but we still dont know second driver for Red Bull.

[CLS63]

But if we think more is a very good start for Cadillac since this kind of drivers can give you real good advice on how the car behave and how to build the car for next season, so for me their plan is to start with this two experienced drivers and see if they can build a much better car in the next seasons.

Yes, that is going to be a positive for Cadillac. Experienced drivers help you better to build a faster and more stable car in time. I wouldn't complain about seeing Perez and Bottas both back on the grid as well.

Have you seen big changes coming in Formula 1 teams for next season 2026?
There is going to be new team Cadillac with Botas and Perez already signed a deal, and other teams are making changes.
Norris and Piastri are staying in the same team, so does Lecrelc and Hamilton, but we still dont know second driver for Red Bull.

I'm wondering who the new victim at Red Bull is going to be next time. For now it is like everyone is rejecting to go there. But it is understandable when you don't build a proper 2nd car.

Even though it looks like both drivers are uncertain at Mercedes I don't think Russell will leave at least.

[boltz]

I still feel like Verstappen won't stay at Red Bull for many more years. 2026 could be the last chance for Red Bull. If they can't build a proper car for him then I expect him to sign for another team.

It could be Mercedes or Ferrari. But because of the Toto Wolff effect it is more likely to be Mercedes. Maybe one day we can watch Verstappen in Ferrari racing suit as well. Just like he was wearing it when he was a child.

He will leave for sure in 2027 and most likely he will join Aston Martin and Adrian Newey for another chance to win the F1 title because frankly I can't see RedBull having the necessary power to build a powerful and dominating car like they did from 21-24 and it's okay because nothing last forever.

Mercedes or Ferrari ? Nah , if he didn't went to Mercedes now I doubt he will ever win and regarding Ferrari & Max ...they never had a great relationship and the only thing that can tie him to Ferrari is the friendship his family has with Schumacher family. 

[buwaytress]

Come on Max, home crowd, do something fun for me! Hoping for lots of rain too, it showered today, and it does look cloudy for a couple more days. Really need McLaren to hit some stumbling blocks here for my own personal BSFL gain (but 1-2 finish is all but considered done by bookies).

Have you seen big changes coming in Formula 1 teams for next season 2026?
There is going to be new team Cadillac with Botas and Perez already signed a deal, and other teams are making changes.
Norris and Piastri are staying in the same team, so does Lecrelc and Hamilton, but we still dont know second driver for Red Bull.

Heard some early news months ago but this does look like a potential fun shake up. Cadillac. Well. Why not.

[CLS63]

He will leave for sure in 2027 and most likely he will join Aston Martin and Adrian Newey for another chance to win the F1 title because frankly I can't see RedBull having the necessary power to build a powerful and dominating car like they did from 21-24 and it's okay because nothing last forever.

Yes, Aston Martin is another team which has been rumoured with him recently. If the PIF decides to buy Aston Martin they are planning to make an offer for him.

Come on Max, home crowd, do something fun for me! Hoping for lots of rain too, it showered today, and it does look cloudy for a couple more days. Really need McLaren to hit some stumbling blocks here for my own personal BSFL gain (but 1-2 finish is all but considered done by bookies).

The weekend hasn't been going great for Verstappen so far. He found himself in the gravel at the end of the first practice session today. I don't know maybe it was a simple mistake made by him.

The expectations will surely be higher from him during his home Grand Prix. But he has a really difficult job with this problematic car.

[swogerino]

Really surprised today by Piastri awesome performance, it puts Lando to big shame as Lando was P1 in all three free practices but then when the real thing is needed this guy brutally hits psychologically speaking Lando by being just 0.012 seconds faster than Lando. I don't expect Lando tomorrow to have a good start and in fact I see this as an interesting race because Lando must push really hard during the race to have a chance to win, he sure has got the speed though both drivers are very consistent when needed and the strategy will decide this race too. Good thing for me I have completely found out so far the top three in my pool prediction  .

[LTU_btc]

Really surprised today by Piastri awesome performance, it puts Lando to big shame as Lando was P1 in all three free practices but then when the real thing is needed this guy brutally hits psychologically speaking Lando by being just 0.012 seconds faster than Lando. I don't expect Lando tomorrow to have a good start and in fact I see this as an interesting race because Lando must push really hard during the race to have a chance to win, he sure has got the speed though both drivers are very consistent when needed and the strategy will decide this race too. Good thing for me I have completely found out so far the top three in my pool prediction  .

Norris and Piastri is racing in their own league, as it's already usual. 0.012 seconds is such tiny difference, probably it hits painfully to not get pole by such tiny margin.While Verstappen seems to be very happy for his 3ed place and being best of the rest.
Great qualification for Racing Bulls. Phenomenal 4th place for Hadjar,  and 8th place for Lawson. While Tsunoda again didn't even got into Q3.

[swogerino]

Really surprised today by Piastri awesome performance, it puts Lando to big shame as Lando was P1 in all three free practices but then when the real thing is needed this guy brutally hits psychologically speaking Lando by being just 0.012 seconds faster than Lando. I don't expect Lando tomorrow to have a good start and in fact I see this as an interesting race because Lando must push really hard during the race to have a chance to win, he sure has got the speed though both drivers are very consistent when needed and the strategy will decide this race too. Good thing for me I have completely found out so far the top three in my pool prediction  .

Norris and Piastri is racing in their own league, as it's already usual. 0.012 seconds is such tiny difference, probably it hits painfully to not get pole by such tiny margin.While Verstappen seems to be very happy for his 3ed place and being best of the rest.
Great qualification for Racing Bulls. Phenomenal 4th place for Hadjar,  and 8th place for Lawson. While Tsunoda again didn't even got into Q3.

Tomorrow is going to be a great race for sure and there will be alteration to the race no matter if it is sunny or rainy weather, the Safety Car will most likely be probably in like it has been in most races here in the Netherlands. This means that with the right strategy even an outsider can have his chances to favor a race win who knows, even if outsiders don't win I am pretty sure in the front the top three can play the card of the hard tire in this circuit which is a bit tiresome for the tires though one never knows, this move proved to be a winner in Hungary for Norris so who knows if he may be uses it again as a tool for victory here.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Oh come on i just put Norris for pole instead of Piastri just because Norris was suepr dominant on the whole weekend.

Is incredible how Blando Norris always fail under pressure, and Piastri the opposite seems like he do much better when he needs to show up, well tomorrow is gonna be a very interesting start of the race.