My guess:

• Audi: Sainz
• Williams: Antonelli
• Mercedes: Ocon
• Alpine: Schumacher
• Haas: Bottas / Bearmen

Sainz will most likely join the most promising team left on the grid.

Toto will likely try to get Antonelli on the grid, but I doubt he will immediately promote him to a Mercedes seat. 1-2 years at Williams would be good training and keep other egos (like Russell, who spent too long there) in check. Ocon will likely fill the gap at Mercedes, where two experienced drivers are needed.

Bottas and Bearmen are a safe game for Haas, as they probably look for someone with potential (Bearmen) and experience (Bottas). Zhou might be also an option due to the sponsorship money.

Mick Schumacher at Alpine is more of a hopeful guess, as I believe Briatore will want someone with experience and a team player. Doohan might be faster, but Mick brings insights from Mercedes, and Toto is very persuasive in French.

Looks like Logan’s last race was in Canada then.

I believe a decision was reached behind the doors, and Ocon won’t drive for Alpine next year. We might see a driver swap if Ocon continues his rampage, but for now, they are sticking with him since the team needs stability and he isn’t a bad driver after all.

Good. Ocon’s ego has caused multiple unnecessary accidents both within and outside of the team. If Ocon’s seat was already at risk, this will definitely push him out.

I hope Alpine can find more team players to develop the team from scratch. Maybe Mick will get a second chance in F1 now.

Sure. With Sainz Sr.'s history with Audi, Sainz is definitely their number one choice. However, Audi will likely have a pipeline of drivers, as Sainz’s chances for a seat at Red Bull or Mercedes are also strong. If Sainz isn’t available, I would have assumed Audi would try to grab Albon.

I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes.

I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes or a restart with Audi.

Honestly, I assumed Audi had its eye on him. He could also be a strong candidate for a one-year stint with Merc until they get Kimi ready for the seat.

Albon is definitely eyeing more promising offers than Williams at the moment

It seems like having a Frenchman at the helm of Ferrari could once again pave the way for success.

Once more, Mercedes is losing people, and with all these major departures, their outlook seems rather bleak.

Every driver dreams of collaborating with Newey. That final smile hints that Ferrari might be deep in discussions.

As entertaining as he was in “Drive to Survive” and interviews, Steiner’s handling of drivers and lack of leadership were the main issues for Haas. While he was the right fit for managing Gene’s unambitious investment in F1, he wasn’t the right guy for managing the F1 team tbh.

I think Mercedes might opt for a seasoned driver and place Kimi at Williams for a year or two.

• My realistic picks for the seat are Sainz or Alonso.

• My choice of hope would be Vettel.

I doubt Horner can maintain his position with such damning evidence against him. His behavior seems indefensible.

However, Horner is likely to play the corporate waiting game, e.g. let people forget or ignore the issue, especially given Max and Red Bull’s success this season. He’s been cleared by an the laughable internal investigation. Reports suggest he has the backing of Thai investors + all strategic partners, notably Ford, were left in the dark during the investigation and learned everything from the news.

He’ll stay until major financial backers like Ford decide to pull out, and that doesn’t seem likely anytime soon.

It must be incredibly frustrating for Yuki to witness team orders that further diminish his slim chances of securing the second Red Bull seat alongside Max. However, as Daniel pointed out, driving in an immature and irresponsible manner post-checkered flag, especially towards a teammate, is a clear red flag for that coveted second Red Bull seat.

It must be incredibly frustrating for Yuki to witness team orders that further diminish his slim chances of securing the second Red Bull seat alongside Max.

However, as Daniel pointed out, driving in an immature and irresponsible manner post-checkered flag, especially towards a teammate, is a clear red flag for that coveted second Red Bull seat.

A man without integrity conveniently shifts opinions when facing personal setbacks.

While Steiner is entertaining on screen, his behavior as a team principal, trash-talking his drivers, is entirely unacceptable. He shouldn’t shift the blame onto Gene for his own leadership shortcomings.

Edit: Gene is certainly not a man of integrity himself, and he should consider letting Andretti take over the reins. Both Steiner and Haas are definitley not the pinnacle of F1 leadership.

Red Bull and, notably, Max remain formidable, yet they no longer appear invincible.

The closely contested competition among Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin, and McLaren adds an intriguing dynamic to the season.

What do you do when your boss sends clearly inappropriate messages, and you express discomfort? You take screenshots as a precaution, knowing the power dynamics might lead to negative consequences for not complying. The focus is on self-preservation, not extortion.

The guilt lies with the boss who oversteps boundaries and holds a position of power. It’s probably not the first time she’s faced inappropriate behavior from a male colleague or boss, a situation many women experience at workplaces.

I don’t see Horner retaining his position unless he clears himself of all accusations. Reports have hinted that Red Bull offered him a graceful exit last year, and if true, the situation might be serious.

An investigation will reveal the truth, and in terms of allegations related to inappropriate behavior, they need to be addressed for him to continue.

Considering Hulkenberg’s pre-F1 career, it’s regrettable he never secured a victory.