Five teams have chance to win title in 2022: 'Development will be key'

The new regulations are going to play a big role in the new Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen will have to fight for the world title in any case because according to George Russell there are five teams that can potentially become champions. The development of the car during the season is therefore going to be crucial.

Mercedes has an interesting driver duo next year. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, will try to win his eighth world title. Meanwhile, he will have to get used to his new teammate who begins the season with expectations. Together with these talents, the German team will fight for a ninth constructors' title.

The former Williams driver does not expect the road to the title to be clear, as there will be a lot of competition next year. Among others, he expects to have to fight with Ferrari, a team that has gone through a difficult period, and McLaren. "I think there are five teams that can do something special next year," said the Briton at Autosprint.

Development will play a big role

The teams will try to have the fastest car on the grid at the start of the season, but according to the 23-year-old driver that is not the most important thing. Continuously developing the car is going to ensure that you end the season with a fast and competitive car. "I think development over the course of the season next year will be key," he said.