BBC Sport users predict Leclerc & Ferrari to be champions

The biggest rule change in Formula 1 history has the potential to deliver some surprising results during the 2026 season.

As teams start from scratch this year with a new car, engine and active aerodynamics, we asked BBC Sport users to select how you thought the drivers' and constructors' championship would finish.

Our poll has now closed and Ferrari have come out on top, with Charles Leclerc the pick for the drivers' title and the Italian team your choice for the constructors' crown.

George Russell and Mercedes, who have been marked out as the pre-season favourites, were predicted to finish second in both of the standings.

The average order from both polls are listed below.

Drivers' championship top 10:

1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

2. George Russell (Mercedes)

3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

4. Lando Norris (McLaren)

5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

8. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

9. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)

10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

11. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)

12. Oliver Bearman (Haas)

13. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)

14. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)

15. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

16. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

17. Sergio Perez (Cadillac)

18. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)

19. Carlos Sainz (Williams)

20. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

21. Alex Albon (Williams)

22. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)

Constructors' championship:

1. Ferrari

2. Mercedes

3. McLaren

4. Red Bull

5. Alpine

6. Audi

7. Haas

8. Aston Martin

9. Racing Bulls

10. Williams

11. Cadillac