The 2018 F1 drivers' market: where do we stand?

RENAULT

Confirmed: Nico Hulkenberg

Possible candidates: Jolyon Palmer, Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, Robert Kubica, Sergio Pérez

Nico Hulkenberg has a long-term commitment with Renault, but there are a number of options for choosing the man which will be sitting on the other side of the garage. We doubt Jolyon Palmer will be racing in a yellow car next year. But everybody's wish is to see Robert Kubica back in action. The French outfit wants more validation however. Or it could open its coffers and buy out Carlos Sainz's contract with Red Bull. Unlikely we believe.