2006 Formula 1 - predictions

Drivers Championship
1. Fernando Alonso
2. Jenson Button
3. Giancarlo Fisichella
4. Kimi Riakkonen
5. Rubens Barrichello
6. Michael Schumacher
7. Juan-Pablo Montoya
8. Jarno Trulli
9. Ralf Schumacher
10.Nico Rosberg
11. Felipe Massa
12. Mark Webber
13. Nick Heidfeld
14. David Coultard
15. Christian Klien
16. Jacques Villeneuve
17. Scott Speed
18. Vitantonio Luizzi
19.Christijan Albers
20. Tiago Monteiro
21. Takuma Sato
22. Yuji Idi

Constructors Championship
1. Renault - nails engine and aero package. Fernando fights Button for the first few races, then pulls away.
2. Honda - wins a few at the beginning but can’t keep up the pace.
3. McLaren - engine failures plague early season - finish strong but can’t catch up.
4. Toyota - looks strong but neither driver can keep it together.
5. Ferrari - don’t touch a podium until mid-season.
6. Williams - realize it is them, not their engine supplier.
7. Red Bull - to soon for Adrian Newey to have an impact.
8. BMW - realize it was and is the chassis, no one could turn the Sauber around.
9. Toro Rosso - if they start strong the rules on the restricted V10 will become more restricted.
10. Midland - no Formula 1 experience or infrastructure.
11. Super Aguri - four year old chassis and late entry.