Fair warning and disclaimer: these are entirely my own opinions and I am more than likely going to be wrong; that is the fun of F1 and sports in general. I will be ranking the constructors by my anticipated order and giving reasons as to why I think I may be right or wrong. Please note that, ironically, my drivers’ championship predictions are pretty different from the constructors’ championship, so let’s just have fun while discussing one of the most amazing sports in the world. 

Read: ‘My Predictions for the World Drivers Championship‘ for more 🙂

1. Red Bull

Although I don’t qualify myself as a Red Bull fan, there is no denying that this team has been an absolute beast for the past couple of seasons. I fully anticipate that Red Bull will win a second consecutive World Constructors’ Championship, but I hope that they are given a run for their money. 

Pros: Red Bull won last year’s constructors’ championship handily along with securing both of their drivers on the podium for the WDC. In relation to this season, multiple drivers from other teams have already come forward to say that Red Bull appears to be in a league of their own. 

Cons: I fully believe in God-created miracles, so anything can happen. Both drivers appear to be in the prime of their careers, so I do not see a large number of driver errors occurring. Not to wish ill will, but it is possible that there could be several DNFs in the season due to mechanical issues resulting in point losses that cannot be made up. 

2. Ferrari

It is fully Ferrari’s luck to be in a fight for the title only to come in second place, so I can definitely see them placing second in the constructors’ championship. Every Ferrari fan in the world hopes that I am wrong, and I kind of do too simply because the team has become somewhat of an underdog just going off the results of the past decade. 

Pros: Ferrari has one of the best driver lineups in the paddock with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Also, many believe that Leclerc could be a contender for the WDC in 2023, which would seriously benefit the team’s chances of placing here or higher. 

Cons: It has appeared that Ferrari has fallen victim to either curses (like Bahrain) or mechanical and strategic shortcomings. The team just can not seem to remain consistent throughout the season. Although, the newly assigned team principal Fred Vasseur may be the solution to the previous issues. 

3. Aston Martin

I make it a point to never count out Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton, but even Wolff has stated that the Mercedes will ‘not be as competitive’ this season. Fernando Alonso has won two world championships previously, and I firmly believe that he and Lance Stroll can top Mercedes for the third spot in the championship. 

Pros: The car simply appears to be fast. In preseason testing, Alonso was able to maintain speeds for long distances and put up numbers that were comparable to the Red Bulls and Ferraris. Combining this with Alonso Fernando’s experience and confident driving capabilities, I feel that they have a real chance of making the podium in the constructors’ championship. 

4. Mercedes

In total fairness, even a bad Mercedes is still a Mercedes. Although Toto Wolff has spoken against the team’s ability to win this year’s constructors’ championship, I believe that a top-four finish is certainly within reach. 

Pros: Lewis Hamilton. That’s it. Lewis Hamilton. And George Russell. 

Cons: It is not that the Mercedes is particularly slow, but it has been made clear that the Red Bulls, Ferraris, and even the Aston Martins are faster. I do worry about the longevity of Aston Martin’s success, so that is the only reason why Mercedes may be able to overtake them in the standings. 

5. Alpine

Ok, hear me out on this one because I will admit that this is where I start getting controversial. They finished in fourth last season’s constructors’ championship, and this year they have two younger drivers that still have experience and have won at a Grand Prix. 

Pros: I definitely think that Pierre and Esteban’s competitive natures will be coming out this season, so that will push them both to the limits of their cars. Also, the car last year was pretty good. They were able to earn the title of ‘best of the rest’ even though they faced a serious threat from McLaren. 

Cons: The competitiveness of the two Frenchmen may (possibly) cause some tensions in the paddock and the track which could result in unnecessary collisions or poor mindsets while racing. Furthermore, the strength of the Aston Martin car will likely move other constructors down the standings and create an even tighter battle for the middle positions. 

6. Williams

I know, I know, Williams came in last place in 2022, so how could they possibly finish in sixth? I’d like to say that it will be all thanks to Logan Sargeant, but I really think that the team is finding its place among the ranks. 

Pros: New talent from Logan Sargeant plus Alex Albon who was considered a contender as a Red Bull driver. Additionally, preseason testing has shown that the Williams car has made significant progress from last year. I think that with a decent car, these two drivers can gain enough positions to find 6th place. 

Cons: Well, they’re Williams, but the racing team that we have seen recently is nothing like the legacy that the team possesses. Over the duration of the company, Williams has won 9 constructors’ championships and 7 drivers’ championships, although they were all in the 20th century. I think that the car and drivers will be consistent, but I am not certain that they will be fast enough to defend against Alfa Romeo. 

7. Alfa Romeo

I have full belief in Bottas, but I think that Zhou is going to need one more year to really get a feel for F1. He finished last season at the bottom of the standings with the two Williams drivers despite his teammate being able to break the top ten. 

Pros: Bottas is a legend with ten Grand Prix wins and some of the best experiences on the track. Alfa Romeo cars are typically reliable even though they rarely move higher than fifth position in the final standings. 

Cons: I think that Guanyu Zhou will be a really talented driver and a potential championship contender, but he is very young and he was a rookie last season. This is a place where I could very likely be wrong because Zhou has shown glimpses of greatness, so I hope that his confidence catches up with his ability this season. 

8. Alpha Tauri

Yuki! I think that the car will be pretty good this year and there are a lot of high hopes since the team has placed Nyck De Vries in their driver lineup, but I just don’t think that they will be able to compete with the other cars. 

Pros: Nyck showed very promising results last year when he was called up by Williams as a reserve driver. In his first-ever F1 race, he was able to score points for the team. Yuki will also be in his third year as a driver, which will make for an interesting competition for the team. 

Cons: Preseason testing did not show any highly significant gains for the car itself, but testing numbers can be misleading most of the time. Alpha Tauri has never won a championship and the consistency of the car is often an issue. 

9. McLaren

This one hurts to admit, but I do not see the McLaren team being able to contend for a much higher position. I do think that it is possible for them to outrace Alpha Tauri due to the experience of Lando Norris and the amazing potential of Oscar Piastri, but this may need to go down as a building year. 

Pros: They have amazing drivers. Lando Norris finished 7th in the world championship last year, and he is expected to be a title contender within the next few years. Also, the new addition, Oscar Piastri has won a championship on nearly every level of formula racing. 

Cons: This will be Oscar’s rookie season, so he may have an adjustment period this season. The car this season does not appear to have made any gains from last year and preseason testing showed the two McLarens consistently near the bottom. 

10. Haas

Another rebuilding season. I believe Haas will fall near the bottom this season, but mostly because I see the other teams improving while they remain kind of flat. 

Pros: Huuuuuuulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen make a very entertaining duo, so even if we don’t see any great races out of Haas we will see a fun time. I do anticipate at least one race where Haas is able to make it to the points and that will be pretty exciting. 

Cons: Their car hasn’t seemed to make any major improvements despite the other teams gaining a generous amount of lap time, and the loss of Mick Schumacher may hurt the team’s hope for the future. 

All in all, this season is certain to make it into the record books, and I have no way to predict the outcomes. However, I do feel confident that my lineup is pretty strong, but we’ll have to come back in November to see how right (and wrong!) I was. The tracks are all set for the next 23 races and I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds.