F1 2018: 5 Early Predictions for the Belgian GP

#2 Alonso and Sainz have the duel of the week

Fernando Alonso (left) and Carlos Sainz

Two of the biggest moves of the F1 silly season have undoubtedly been Alonso's announcement that he will be leaving F1 for IndyCar, and that his replacement will be fellow Spaniard, Carlos Sainz. The two have a long history, with Sainz looking up to Alonso as a hero, unsurprisingly considering Alonso was winning two world titles while Sainz was working his way up through the ranks in the lower categories.

The two have had some great battles before, such as in Hungary and China last year. With both of them being in Renault-powered cars, it isn't out of the question to see the two Spaniards duke it out again.

Although, Alonso has expressed his approval of Sainz taking his seat, he won't be bowing out of F1 easily and will likely hope to test his successor. Alonso, as of now, just had his win at the WEC 6 Hours of Silverstone taken away as well, meaning that he will be itching for a good fight on track.