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The biggest rule change in Formula 1 history has the potential to deliver some surprising results during the 2026 season. <\/b><\/p>\n
As teams start from scratch this year with a new car, engine and active aerodynamics, how will the drivers’ and constructors’ championships look when the curtain falls in December after 24 races? <\/p>\n
Last season, McLaren reigned supreme<\/a> as Britain’s Lando Norris was crowned champion for the first time and the team secured back-to-back constructors’ titles with six races to spare. <\/p>\n This time around, Mercedes and George Russell have been tagged as early pre-season favourites while Aston Martin, complete with an Adrian Newey-designed car, struggled during the six days of testing in Bahrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before the season begins in Australia next weekend, make your predictions for how the two championships will finish by selecting your drivers’ picks first, followed by teams’ choices. <\/p>\n You have until 01:00 GMT on Friday, 6 March to submit your choice and we will then reveal the overall order selected by BBC Sport users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n