Verstappen Norris Russell Hamilton - Who will win this year's F1 drivers' title?

For the first time in many years, the destiny of the F1 drivers' championship is wide open, with many in the frame for potential success.

The six days of testing in Bahrain earlier this month offered a few clues, but no clear pointer as to who might end up winning the title.

The only indicator is that, despite F1's best attempts to shake up the grid, the 'big four' of McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull again appear to be the leading players, and will duke it out.

In terms of the bookmakers, Mercedes' George Russell is the favourite with all of the major outlets, followed closely by Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen.

Ferrari's strong form in testing turned heads, leading many to suggest that Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton could be the drivers to beat, with the latter still chasing a record-breaking eighth title.

Despite securing his first championship last year, Lando Norris is not favoured by many, nor team-mate Oscar Piastri, but over a long season, and given McLaren's renowned rate of development, they cannot be ruled out at this stage.

Beyond that, the odds are long for many of the other drivers, but who are you backing this season?

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