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Testing is over and the countdown is on for one of the most unpredictable Formula 1 championships in modern racing. Who do you rate after the pre-season sessions? Which team looks likely to sustain a title challenge throughout the year?
Enter your championship tips below and compete against other Motor Sport readers to see if your instincts prove correct.
Every correct entry — as judged at the end of the year — will be entered into a prize draw to win a 1:2 scale model of the 2026 world champion’s crash helmet, along with a model car from the title-winning team.
We’ll also be revealing the most popular picks once voting closes on March 5, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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