Formula 1: Way-too-early 2020 Silly Season driver lineup prediction

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LE CASTELLET, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Kimi Raikkonen of Finland driving the (7) Alfa Romeo Racing C38 Ferrari leads Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Racing Point RP19 Mercedes and Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-19 Ferrari (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images) /

SportPesa Racing Point

. No. 11. SportPesa Racing Point, Mercedes. SERGIO PEREZ. #11

Sergio Perez hasn’t lost a teammate battle since his first season driving for Racing Point (then Force India) back in the 2014 season. Why try to replace the face of the team? (no change)

LANCE STROLL. #18. . No. 18. SportPesa Racing Point, Mercedes

Lawrence Stroll led a consortium that purchased Racing Point last August and Lance is reportedly a key part of the team’s future after signing with them ahead of the 2019 season. (no change)

Alfa Romeo Racing

#7. . No. 7. Alfa Romeo Racing, Ferrari. KIMI RAIKKONEN

Kimi Raikkonen is under contract with Alfa Romeo Racing through the 2020 season and has no plans to retire early. (no change)

. No. 99. Alfa Romeo Racing, Ferrari. ANTONIO GIOVINAZZI. #99

Antonio Giovinazzi has not been as good as Raikkonen throughout his first season driving for Alfa Romeo Racing, but his progression throughout the season thus far is quite clear. Expect him back with the team next year. (no change)

Rich Energy Haas

#20. . No. 20. Haas, Ferrari. KEVIN MAGNUSSEN

Haas have struggled in the 2019 season, but Kevin Magnussen has still managed to record two top seven finishes, both as the “best of the rest” driver. The sport’s lone American team have no reason to replace him unless they start to improve and he cannot show that improvement on the track. (no change)

#8. . No. 8. Haas, Ferrari. ROMAIN GROSJEAN

Romain Grosjean saved himself from being released by Haas after last season with a strong second half, and he is on the hot seat once again. He will need a strong second half to the 2019 season as well to keep pace with Magnussen, but given Haas’ struggles so far this year, a poor second half may not completely do him in as far as his future with the team is concerned. (no change)

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