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CONFIRMED: The FULL 2020 F1 grid!

CONFIRMED: The FULL 2020 F1 grid!

28-11-2019 08:46
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So, with Williams confirming Nicholas Latiifi as their second driver for 2020, we now have a full grid! Here is your list of all 20 drivers for next season, with no space for Nico Hulkenberg! Who are you looking forward to seeing in 2020?

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas

Mercedes are unchanged for the fourth year in succession, with Bottas just doing enough to keep his seat. The Finn is a useful teammate to six-time champion Hamilton, but will surely be looking for a title next year.

Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc

No change at Ferrari either but this teammate battle could get spicy! Their crash in Brazil could be the spark for a fierce rivalry in 2020, especially if Ferrari give them a car capable of the title...

Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Alex Albon

This one was a bit more confusing, but Helmut Marko and co have decided Albon is best suited to partner the mercurial Verstappen and Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. How long will it be before we see Albon claim his first podium? 

McLaren: Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris

The most entertaining teammate pairing on the grid? They're certainly one of the most exciting on track, with Sainz and Norris powering McLaren into P4 in the constructors' standings, it really was a no brainer from the team to keep both of them for another season.

Renault: Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon

As much as the F1 world is disappointed by the omission of Nico Hulkenberg, we have to be excited by this pairing. Ricciardo is proven as one of the quickest guys in the sport, and he's joined by one of the most hyped up young talents, who was even rumoured to drive for Mercedes! Will Ocon challenge Ricciardo next year?

Alpha Tauri: Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat

As Toro Rosso becomes Alpha Tauri, at least one thing is staying the same and that's the drivers. The team is in the weird position where the junior team drivers have more race starts than the senior team, so we might be set for an Alpha Tauri shake-up in 2021. Classic stuff!

Racing Point: Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll

This one was another pretty obvious move, to keep both drivers. Perez is still a fantastic driver as shown by his run of points following the summer break, and Stroll is showing promising signs. He was never going to go anywhere anyway. but we can't forget he's only just turned 21 and is up against a very experienced driver in Perez. A good move from Racing Point.

Alfa Romeo: Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi

We knew Raikkonen was going to be there, but there was some doubt over Giovinazzi's spot. Improved form after the summer break and the lack of a Ferrari youth driver good enough to take his place combined to give him another season. However, he'll need to be closer to Raikkonen next year to stay in 2021.

Haas: Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen

Magnussen's place was understandable, but many were left confused ay the decision to renew Grosjean's contract. The Frenchman has struggled recently, but to be fair, Haas have not given him a car capable of points. Next year could be his last chance to show what he's about.

Williams: George Russell and Nicholas Latifi

And finally, as mentioned earlier, Russell will be joined by F2 star Latifi. It signals the end of the F1 road for Robert Kubica, who we must congratulate for his return to F1, even if it hasn't been successful. Is this young pairing the one to bring Williams back from the dead?

What do you think to the 2020 grid? Let us know in the comments below!