Random 2026 Predictions

[Holm86]

I think we'll see a race with a crash so bad it leaves a driver out for at least one race, due to the low downforce mode

While I hope you're wrong, I too have this concern.

I most definitely hope I'm wrong too

[langedweil]

Can someone make this into a bingo card? We can have fun scratching all these off

So far cgpt gathered 45 predictions; not sure if a bingo card is workable with the amount of text, but be my guest.

Should think of a scoring mechanism as well
I'd say ? Like 5pts for a prediction coming true, -1pt for any prediction that didnt come through after AD26 .

Anyway:

01 · Audi or Cadillac will score points in Australia, but not both (purestpurist)
02 · Bottas will outqualify Perez by a significant margin but score fewer points (purestpurist)
03 · Both Aston Martin drivers will retire from F1 (purestpurist)
04 · At least one team will be caught breaching the budget cap (purestpurist)
05 · Lawson will outperform Lindblad (purestpurist)
06 · At least one race will be cancelled (purestpurist)
07 · Miami and Barcelona will produce surprisingly good races (purestpurist)
08 · A major controversy will erupt over safety-car timing around mechanical retirements (purestpurist)
09 · Aston Martin will be sold to Saudi owners and the Strolls will exit at season’s end (gearboxtrouble)
10 · There will be at least one race winner outside the big four teams (gearboxtrouble)
11 · McLaren will win both championships (gearboxtrouble)
12 · Red Bull will finish the season with the fastest car (gearboxtrouble)
13 · Audi will finish the season fighting at the front of the midfield (gearboxtrouble)
14 · Wet races will be more dangerous and at least one will be cancelled due to conditions (gearboxtrouble)
15 · Alpine will win a race shortly after Horner’s takeover (stewie325)
16 · The Mercedes drivers will collide during a race (f1isgood)
17 · Hadjar will win a race (f1isgood)
18 · At least five races will feature rain and chaos (f1isgood)
19 · The FIA will “fold on a royal flush” (f1isgood)
20 · A crash caused by low-downforce mode will sideline a driver for at least one race (Holm86)
21 · There will be more cars on the grid than last year (vorticism)
22 · Max Verstappen will dominate and win his fifth title (Vettel165)
23 · McLaren will score a 1–2 finish in Australia (De Wet)
24 · Antonelli will take the most pole positions (Danlizzyman)
25 · Ferrari will win races by launching from the second row or lower and staying ahead (Danlizzyman)
26 · Alonso will continue racing into 2027 (Danlizzyman)
27 · Hot-lap / cool-lap / hot-lap qualifying strategies will become common (Danlizzyman)
28 · Hamilton will win a race but be clearly beaten by Leclerc over the season (Danlizzyman)
29 · Lance Stroll will win the final race of the season (dren)
30 · Honda will have a major competitive impact (dren)
31 · Monaco will be won by a Ferrari-engined car starting from 2nd or 3rd row (AnthonyG)
32 · Racing will improve with more overtaking (FittingMechanics)
33 · Penalties for forcing drivers off track or blocking will double (FittingMechanics)
34 · Drivers will skip harvesting, overtake, then defend too aggressively (FittingMechanics)
35 · Adrian Newey and the Stroll family will fall out (ScottB)
36 · Audi will sign a big-name driver for 2027 to replace Hülkenberg (ScottB)
37 · Williams will finish 9th in the Constructors’ Championship (ScottB)
38 · Hamilton will perform better than last year but still be outpaced and retire (ScottB)
39 · Mercedes will implode when Antonelli beats Russell (ScottB)
40 · Bearman will be confirmed as Hamilton’s replacement (ScottB)
41 · Aston Martin’s struggles will open the door for Tsunoda to replace a retiring Alonso (ScottB)
42 · Hadjar will do well enough to keep his seat (ScottB)
43 · There will be no further top-team driver movement for 2027 (ScottB)
44 · An unstoppable battery fire will permanently red-flag a race (DDopey)
45 · Fernando Alonso will win a race (Jambier)

[ChrisF1]

Stroll will beat Alonso

(I have many reasons to believe this, even if Stroll hasn't ever beaten a teammate other than Sirotkin)

[WardenOfTheNorth]

Unstoppable battery fire results in a race being permantly red-flagged.

How many Formula E races have been red flagged because of the mythical unstoppable battery fire?

[WardenOfTheNorth]

This doesn't seem so far fetched as some others:

Bahrain and Saudi races are cancelled due to regional security concerns and fears of the circuits being targeted by Iran.

[De Wet]

This doesn't seem so far fetched as some others:

Bahrain and Saudi races are cancelled due to regional security concerns and fears of the circuits being targeted by Iran.

Replace them with Turkey & Sepang or Portugal...

[bluechris]

Replace them with tracks ONLY in Europe please.

[De Wet]

Replace them with tracks ONLY in Europe please.

Any suggestions.

[Ferry]

Replace them with tracks ONLY in Europe please.

Any suggestions.

Imola and Portimao. Or another Styrian GP.

[bluechris]

Replace them with tracks ONLY in Europe please.

Any suggestions.

If they come back in Europe then Jerez,Imola,Nürburgring, Portimao.
Another scenario could be Fuji Speedway and Sepang ig they want to stay in that region .

[purestpurist]

For predictions not related to pecking order

Either Audi or Cadillac will score in Australia with beginner's luck, but not both

I predict not one of those predictions will be correct

[the EDGE]

For predictions not related to pecking order

Either Audi or Cadillac will score in Australia with beginner's luck, but not both

I predict not one of those predictions will be correct

Go ahead... gloat... I'll admit when I'm wrong, may as well add At least one race will be cancelled, too

Do me a favour... choose 6 numbers between 1-59 for me, please