Formula 1: Way-too-early 2020 Silly Season driver lineup prediction
By Asher Fair
Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari. SEBASTIAN VETTEL. #5. . No. 5
While there have been retirement rumors surrounding Sebastian Vettel, he is under contract with Ferrari through the 2020 season and the rumors are nothing more than that at this point — rumors. (no change)
#16. . No. 16. Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari. CHARLES LECLERC
Charles Leclerc is in only his first season driving for Ferrari and is under contract with the team through at least the 2022 season. (no change)
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Honda. MAX VERSTAPPEN. #33. . No. 33
Max Verstappen is perhaps the most discussed driver as far as a potential move to Mercedes to replace Valtteri Bottas, but he is still under contract with Red Bull Racing through the 2020 season and should not consider triggering a clause or clauses in his contract to leave given the success the team have had in their first season using Honda engines after ending their 12-year partnership with Renault.
No. 26. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Honda. DANIIL KVYAT. #26.
Red Bull Racing were willing to give Daniil Kvyat another chance with Toro Rosso this season after Toro Rosso released him during the 2017 season, and he has done a solid job so far in 2019. The former Red Bull Racing driver has several years of experience in Formula 1 and did a lot better of a job during his first stint at the Milton Keynes-based team than he is typically given credit for, so don’t be surprised if he gets a true second chance. (from Toro Rosso)