F1 : Team forecasts for the 2019 season

#8. McLaren

Rookie driver Lando Norris at the 2019 F1 Grand Prix of Australia

The departure of double world champion and one of the most versatile drivers - Fernando Alonso is sure to take the sheen off the team. British driver Lando Norris at just 19 years of age will be the youngest driver on the grid this season.

He will team up with Spain's Carlos Sainz Jr. In the testing phase, the car certainly looked improved compared to 2018 and McLaren who haven't had a World Champion since 2008 could well spring up a surprise or two this season.

Prospects: The team could challenge for 4th or 5th position.

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#7. Toro Rosso

Daniil Kvyat at the 2019 F1 Grand Prix of Australia

Toro Rosso has replaced both their drivers from 2018. Russian Daniil Kvyat returns to Toro Rosso for the third time having made his debut with the Team way back in 2014. Kvyat's teammate will be 22-year old Alexander Albon - the first driver from Thailand to line up on the grid since Prince Bira did do in 1954. Albon who won 4 Formula Two races last year will look to make the most out of his rookie season.

Prospects: Fifth or sixth.