Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen
Felipe Massa
I thought it was best to get the most difficult one out the way first. In a lot of people's mind Fernando Alonso will be occupying a seat at Ferrari next year but a combination of denial on my part and some investigative journalism by those in the know mean there will be no change at the Scuderia next year, unless they manage to get the 3 car proposal through. Putting my own opinion to one side the fact is that both Raikkonen and Massa want to drive for Ferrari next year and both have contracts that allow them to do so. The case against this consist of 2 factors: firstly Massa may not be fit, but given his current rate of recovery that should not be an issue. Secondly many believe Kimi wants to swap F1 for rallying due to a lack of interest in F1 at the moment. But has recent performances coupled with the fact he has stated he feels like racing for at least another season mean Ferrari or another team would have to pay top dollar to get him out of his current contract. My question for you is if you were Ferrari would you pay millions to get rid of the only driver that is currently able to drive for you in the hope the other one recover's ok and your possible replacement has the potential to separate F1's happiest family?
McLaren
Lewis Hamilton
Nico Rosberg
With Hamilton over spygate and tied into a contract for the next few years the only question regarding McLaren's line up is who will partner him, and my money is on Rosberg replacing Kovalainen. Funnily enough I actually believe that BMW pulling out will be the straw that broke the camels back for Heikki's McLaren's career as Rosberg's search for a more competitive team will lead him to choose McLaren over Williams now that BMW are out of the picture. It is common knowledge that Mercedes want a German driver at McLaren in order to improve 'brand appeal' back in Germany and looking at the current crop Rosberg is probably the best man for the job and it also helps his case that he gets on considerably better with a certain Lewis Hamilton compared to a former McLaren driver despite what he may claim. The only sticking point is whether Rosberg believes he will play a supporting role to Hamilton rather than being free to race as an equal.
Brawn GP
Jenson Button
Rubens Barrichello
With Ross Brawn at the helm and the helm, a title winning car and the finances in place for next year there seems little reason why either driver would want to leave Brawn. Button should win the drivers title this year and given that he stuck with the team last winter it seems unlikely he would leave this winter. His team mate is unlikely to leave given that Barrichello won for the first time in five years with the team at the weekend and would struggle to get another drive due to his age. With Ross Brawn hinting that he has no reason to change drivers it hardly seems like the Brazilian will be given the push and a couple more wins like last weekend should seal the deal.
Red Bull
Mark Webber
Sebastian Vettel
Already announced for next season so not much more I can add, except it maybe worth keeping an eye on Adrian Newey as recent speculation suggests he may retire at the end of the season and the knock on effect could be devastating for the team if he decides to go.
Renault
Fernando Alonso
Robert Kubica
Many expect Kubica to replace Alonso but I believe that they may end up together for a season before Alonso moves to Ferrari in 2011. On paper this actually looks like a great line up given that the two are both competitive drivers who, more importantly, get on. Flavio is never one to miss and opportunity and given that he has missed out on Kubica twice before this maybe his last opportunity to snag the talented pole. It would also help Renault in the constructors if they had two competent drivers for once. The only question is whether Kubica continues to struggle in an uncompetitive car would continue to plague him like they have this season.
Williams
Nico Hunlkenberg
Heikki Kovalainen
This really depends on who supplies Williams' engines next year as if they fail to terminate their contract with Toyota they will inevitably end up with Nakajima. They may also manage to hold on to Rosberg so it may not be all change for the team but that seems unlikely. Whether one or both drivers leave it seems likely that Hunlkenberg will be promoted from his current position as test driver given his success in GP2. Kovalainen is a bit of a left field choice but I think he would fit the bill at Williams as a competent and consistent driver who will put a lot of effort into helping the team succeed.
Toyota
Timo Glock
Kazuki Nakajima
With Trulli on the way out and Nakajima's seat under threat at Williams his parent company Toyota may decide to save his career, if only to help there image back home. The fact is that although Glock is a good choice as a solid second driver they really need to get a driver of star quality if they ever want to win a race, but there are none interested Japanese giants, so instead it will be another season of mediocrity until they get there hands on one.
Torro Rosso
Sebastian Buemi
Jaime Alguersuari
Whether this is how they will finish the season is another matter but as long as both the rookie's keep up their consistent form between now and the end of the year then they should avoid another reshuffle at Torro Rosso.
Force India
Adrian Sutil
Vitantonio Liuzzi
While Sutil continues to be regarded as a man who should be at a top team by everyone except the top teams he is likely to receive a new team mate for 2010. In a recent interview with Liuzzi he barely managed to conceal the fact he will be back on the grid next season and this is most likely to happen as a result of a promotion from test driver by Force India.
BMW
Kristian Klien
Nick Heifield
If the team are saved it seems unlikely they will hold on to Kubica or manage to entice Rosberg and so will be stuck with go old consistent Heifeld and will probably promote Klien who, like his old friend Liuzzi, has been speaking out about a possible drive next year. With the main priority being to save the team inside it will be a case of getting what ever drivers they can.
USF1
Insert young American drivers name here
Jacques Villeneuve
Given that Villeneuve hasn't said much about a possible F1 return for a while, as well as being Canadian and an ex-world Champion it is possible he has a place with the all American team. He will no doubt partner a young American driver and although many want to believe Danica Patrick will get a seat her future seems to be in NASCAR so the second seat will be filled by someone who most people this side of the Atlantic will never have heard of.
Campos
Pedro De la Rosa
RomainGrosjean
De La Rosa seems a cert for a drive at Campos next year the team will be hopping he does better than another long term test driver who recently went racing again. With Grosjean still appearing to lack some experience at Renault a drive next to the more experienced De la Rosa in a smaller team could be exactly what he needs and allow him to follow a more traditional progression as a rookie.
Manor
Jarno Trulli
Nelson Piquet
Given how little is known about Manor's plan for next year I've played it safe with two drivers with experience that will probably be available next year although there is every chance Manor will offer a seat to a Rookie who currently drivers for them in GP2