F1 2018: Assessing each team's chances in the new season 

Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez will look to score points regularly

Force India - Mercedes

Amid rumored name change last year, Force India finished fourth for the second year running last year. The team packs the most punch with the budget they have; but maintaining the status as leader of the midfield this year is a very challenging task. They have two pugnacious drivers in Ocon and Perez, regularly scoring points for Vijay Mallya's team.

The midfield is expected to cram up with Renault, Toro Rosso, McLaren if not more. When they start in Melbourne, they might not even be called Force India.