While the Formula 1 teams have finished their summer holidays, when they arrive in Zandvoort this coming weekend the Dutch fans flocking to the seaside town will still be partying hard.
The end of the summer shutdown means an intense final half of the year is approaching as F1 goes on its Asian and American flyaway tours before wrapping everything up in Abu Dhabi in November.
Despite Red Bull’s dominance, there is still plenty to look forward to as the sport enters its second half of the year. There is a return to super-fast challenge in Qatar and a breathless new street race in Las Vegas to enjoy.
Max Verstappen could wrap up the World title as early as Singapore, but who will finish as best-of-the-rest? Can Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso secure a win for either Mercedes or Aston Martin this year? Or will McLaren continue to give Lando Norris a podium-finishing car?
As the season comes out of its summer break, we look at the current order as it stands and reflect on the job each team has
