McLaren
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis fulfilled his potential in 2008 becoming F1's youngest-ever World Champion, which means in 2009 he is the man to beat...
Heikki Kovalainen
Having clinched his maiden victory in 2008, Heikki will once again race for McLaren in the new year. But can he challenge Lewis for the title?
Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen
The reigning Champ failed to live up to his billing in 2008, claiming just two wins from 18 races. However, expect Kimi to fight back in 2009...
Giancarlo Fisichella
Starting the year with Force India, a podium finish at Spa earned Giancarlo Fisichella the drive of a lifetime as he's off to Ferrari for the final five races...
Felipe Massa
Drivers' title runner-up Massa will be looking to go one better in 2009. But can Ferrari fix the mistakes the cost him the title by a point in 2008...
Luca Badoer
Italian driver Luca Badoer is returning to F1 racing after a ten-year absence to replace the injured Felipe Massa at Ferrari...
BMW-Sauber
Nick Heidfeld
Finishing sixth in 2008, Nick will remain at BMW in 2009. However, he needs to get the better of his team-mate if he hopes to continue...
Robert Kubica
Having claimed BMW's first pole and first win and finishing fourth in the standings, Robert should be set to mount a title challenge in 2009...
Renault
Fernando Alonso
Having opted to stay at Renault, Alonso will be bouyed by the team's strong finish to 2008. But can they carry it through and put up a challenge in 2009?
Nelson Piquet Jr
Nelson Piquet Jr have been given the boot by Renault, who opted to drop the Brazilian in the wake of another point-less race in Hungary...
Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean has been called up by Renault to replace the axed Nelson Piquet Jr. But can the French driver live up to Flav's high standards?
Toyota
Jarno Trulli
With Toyota's first win still appearing to be someway off in the distance, Jarno Trulli will at least be hoping for a few more podium finishes...
Timo Glock
An solid showing in his first season back in F1 has earned Timo Glock a new Toyota contract and a seat in the fight to claim the team's first win...
Kamui Kobayashi
Handed a chance to make his Formula One debut for Toyota in Brazil thanks to an unfortunate injury suffered by Timo Glock, Kamui Kobayashi joins the team as the defending GP2 Asia series Champion.
Toro Rosso
Sebastien Bourdais
Seb will remain with Toro Rosso in 2009 after finally being confirmed in February. But he'll need a vast improvement to stay around a third year...
Jaime Alguersuari
19-year-old Jaime Alguersuari will become the youngest ever F1 driver when he lines up on the 2009 Hungarian GP grid for Toro Rosso...
Sebastien Buemi
Sebastien Buemi is the only rookie to start to the 2009 F1 season and much is expected of the Swiss driver and his improved STR team...
Red Bull
Mark Webber
After a more reliable season and a few added points, Mark headsinto 2009 bouyed with confidence. But can he keep new team-mate Vettel at bay?
Sebastian Vettel
Seb Vettel outdid himself and his Toro Rosso car in 2008, even bagging the team's first pole and win in Italy. But in 2009 he's off to Red Bull...
Williams
Nico Rosberg
With Williams having shown signs of promise and improvement in 2008, Nico Rosberg will be hoping for a better showing in 2009...
Kazuki Nakajima
Kazuki Nakajima will remain at Williams in 2009 - but he will need better results if he wants to extend his contract beyond that...
Force India
Giancarlo Fisichella
Starting the year with Force India, a podium finish at Spa earned Giancarlo Fisichella the drive of a lifetime as he's off to Ferrari for the final five races...
Vitantonio Liuzzi
Tonio Liuzzi will return to Formula One racing with Force India, after being called up to replace the Ferrari-bound Giancarlo Fisichella...
Adrian Sutil
Sutil may not have scored any points in 2008 but a strong fourth place in Monaco before being shunted out ensured he was able to show his class...
Brawn GP
Jenson Button
Jense will remain in F1 this season after Ross Brawn bought the former Honda team. But with little testing under their belts, times will be tough...
Rubens Barrichello
Just when it seemed his time was up, Rubens Barrichello has been handed a F1 lifeline by Ross Brawn, the new owner of Brawn GP, formerly Honda...
'RENAULT WOULD BE RIGHT TO QUIT'
Ari Vatanen Has Hit Out At The Powers-That-Be, Saying Renault Would Be "Right To Quit" Formula One..
THE PLANETF1 CHAT FORUM
Ferrari & Vatanen Are Blaming Max Mosley For Toyota's Withdrawal, Kimi Has Yet To Sign, Kamui Wants Lotus And Lotus Want Trulli. Chat...
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