Who will win the Constructors Championship?

[Born Racer]

After Hungary:

Renault- 117 points

McLaren- 105 points

And whose championship do you consider it "to lose"? Renault have led all season so it is said that they have it to lose. They're no longer dictating the pace, so Alonso may not pick up many more wins this season. In addition, Fisichella hasn't been grabbing many high points positions (not all his fault perhaps). It could quite easily slip away from them.

McLaren on the other hand could be said to "have it to lose" simply due to their phenomenal pace. They still don't appear on top of their reliability problems and rather shockingly have yet to claim a 1-2 this season.

For what it's worth I think they are very capable of taking this one, and I see it more as theirs to lose at this stage in time due to their two highly-skilled drivers and on the basis that they've shown signs of having the overall fastest car during most of the season so far and that this looks like continuing.

McLaren are going to need consistent double podium finishes in order to win though I'd say, because Renault are still quite capable of regularly taking home a large helping of points from the races.

Your views?

[Dutton]

I still think, as I did prior to Hungary, that Mclaren stand the highest chance of winning the WCC.

[BootsOntheSide]

If they did from 22 points behind, they certainly do from 12 points behind. 2 points per race should be an easy margin to overturn considering their pace advantage. Even if only 1 McLaren finishes per race, and it wins them all, Renault still need solid results to fend them off.

[forzaf1]

Mclaren should get it. They have a stronger driver lineup. Just depends on the car reliabilty.

Alex

[Mr V]

As forza says, depends on reliability.

I don't see Renault winning it, more like McLaren, and especially Mercades throwing it away!

[Adam43]

Poll added. Bracketed numbers are the current WCC points. Poll closes the day of the next race.

[Kidzer]

And why can't I vote for minardi?



I would say McLarens, they should really dominate the rest of the season if the car works.

[GolddustMini]

i wanted to vote for minardi, after all with that young driver Nissany i can only see them moving seriously forwards

[FPV GTHO]

I think its practically in the bag for McLaren, WDC included. Many have said the majority of the races left should play in McLarens favour, and that history dictates Renault drop off in pace towards the end of the season. In any case, to secure it they need to get both drivers on the podium more often, or get more between Raikkonen and Alonso

[Silk Cut Jaguar]

I went with McLaren. Montoya will easily out perform Fisichella on points and providing Kimi's car actually holds together for a few races McLaren should take the championship.

[Dutton]

Intriguing Toyota vote in the poll there........

[mabs_nsx]

Why didn't you list Minardi on the poll?

You listed every other team. There is only 2 teams in for a chance to win the 2005 constructor's championship. The 2 teams are Renault and McLaren.

I think Mclaren will win.

[Adam43]

Minardi aren't listed because they are 110 points behind Renault with only a possible 108 points available.

[Ralf's Girl]

I'm going to be different, judging by the results so far, and go for Renault. McLaren are faster, there's no doubt about that, but their reliability is still suspect. Renault aren't going to have many more (if any more) races like Hungary, so their only issue is Fisichella, who seems to be the weak link in a very strong team.

[Peter Mallett]

I go with Macaroon.

[Skam85]

who was the clown who voted for Jordan?

[FPV GTHO]

Someone by the name of Raven obviously

[Dani Filth]

i pretty sure Mac will get the WCC .. i have doubts about the WDC

[Born Racer]

Ooh, a healthy load of votes for McLaren here versus Renault. 17-2!

Even though I think McLaren will most likely get it, that's tempting me to plump for Renault now. They're still ahead and McLaren still aren't getting both cars in the points.

That said with a decent amount of races left, I would think they'll start to do that and have enough time to overcome the deficit, as Renault appear to be drifting off the pace somewhat. But I can't even be sure Renault won't strike back.

Err, I think I'll hold off on this vote a bit longer

[Gt_R]

I believe that Alonso will take the WDC, Mclaren the constructors.

Mclaren have a far quicker car that suits different types of tracks... Renault showed they struggled in tighter circuits (ie Monaco/Hungary). All Mclaren needs is reliability for their cars to stay in front of the Renault, and the WCC is their's.

But often, one Mclaren on average will fail per race. Disappointing.

[Kicking-back]

One McLaren will fail per race?

That's not really backed up by the statistics.

[Ralf's Girl]

It's backed up by recent form though!

[luke]

Mclaren - they are not that far behind also I am going with Kimi for the title.

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by Gt_R

But often, one Mclaren on average will fail per race. Disappointing.

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

One McLaren will fail per race?

That's not really backed up by the statistics.

Well, taking the last 4 race weekends into account....

France - Kimi - engine failure in practice, Juan Pablo - hydraulic failure in race

Silverstone - Kimi - engine failure in practice

Germany - Kimi - engine failure in race

Hungary - Juan Pablo - hydraulic failure in race.

Not quite one failure per race, but not far off, add that to the two engine failures in practice and thats five failures in four weekends between two drivers, as GT_R says, it's disappointing.

[Adam43]

Considering the last 6 races Mclaren have gained 11 points on Renault. There are six races left and they are 12 points behind!