A quiet year last year while they were waiting for an Adrian Newey designed car.

The Drivers

Coulthard has been driving well since he moved to this team. And it will be interesting to see what a bit of proper competition does to that confidence. I think he’s really liked being number one which may not stay once Webber arrives. Interestingly Coulthard always does better in the race than qualifying.

Whereas Webber is known for the opposite. Mark has been waiting for his big break for a while. He’s likeable, but he’s not been lucky. Maybe this is the big one for him.

The team

With the new car having been worked on for so long and with such an important designer in charge we should see some real progress from the team this year. They could really be snapping at the heals of the big boys. Especially as they’re powered by Renault engines.

The problems

If Webber starts beating Coulthard that may cause some instability in the team. And as Webber works for Flav we could start seeing fireworks if the Red Bull Renaults start going faster than the Renault Renaults.

Outside bet?

Mark wins a race in a straight fight with Fisi.

More likely

Red Bull get themselves ahead of Toyota.