As fans we are also all guilty of trying to predict the future, a task which by all accounts should be impossible. This however, does not stop us. We all see the potential in some of these world class drivers, and we will always try to predict how their career paths will go. This is where this article links in; in my eyes, the following drivers are the future of F1. Some already race for teams in the paddock and others will undoubtedly make their way there soon. It is also almost guaranteed that one or more of these drivers unfortunately wont have the success of the others. What we should all remember is that, these athletes are some of the most talented drivers in the world.
It should be noted that Daniel Ricciardo will not be included in this list. He is quite probably the future of F1, but as he has been in the paddock for a good period of time, and has 3 wins under his belt. It would be unfair to compare him to others on this list. Ricciardo will undoubtedly be world champion one day. Valtteri Bottas and Nico Hulkenberg will also not be included for the same reason.
Stoffel Vandoorne
At time of writing this, Stoffel Vandoorne has just won the GP2 race in Bahrain. In my opinion, he is probably the most talented driver of the ones that are about to be mentioned in this article. The Belgian has been a star since the first time he sat in an open-wheeled car, winning his first GP2 race in 2014. A driver who is among the favourites for his championship, expect him to be in F1 sooner rather than later. Vandoorne exudes talent, and with his links to top teams in F1, expect him to go far. I predict he will win 1 championship. Perhaps no more. A similar career line to Kimi Raikkonen.
Max Verstappen
At 17, Max Verstappen is the youngest ever driver to have graced the F1 grid. Last time out in China, he showcased his talent and proficiency at overtaking, and has shone so far in 2015, despite it being his rookie season. Incredible things have been expected and predicted of Max, especially from the heads at Red Bull, who have called him a "once in a generation driver". High praise indeed. I predict that he will indeed win a championship, probably more than one.
Carlos Sainz Jr
Sainz has had an excellent start to his rookie year in F1, and has not been outshone by teammate and future prodigy Max Verstappen. Sainz has impressed in the races he has been involved in, and is backed by Red Bull as is Verstappen. Sainz has pedigree, his father Carlos Sainz is a legendary rally champion. Spain in recent times have produced many great sportsman in most sports they compete in, Sainz is no different. However, with the competition in the field, I predict Sainz will be a race winner, and a great F1 veteran, but not a world champion.
Alex Lynn
Britain's great young hope. Lynn currently races for DAMS in GP2, and is the development driver for Williams. In my opinion it is highly likely that he will replace Felipe Massa at Williams when Massa either moves on or retires. In my opinion, Lynn has more potential than the other Brit currently in the F1 spotlight, Jolyon Palmer. Palmer may have the better credentials so far, but Lynn has shown his talent and hunger. Lynn has also had past ties with Red Bull, further cementing the young Brit's high regard. As far as a future British world champion goes, you won't get more likely, at least in my opinion, than Alex Lynn.
Kevin Magnussen
McLarens 3rd driver, and perhaps my wildcard on this list. Magnussen lost his seat at McLaren, despite an excllent 2014 season. However, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso do not have many years left, and Magnussen will probably spearhead the future of McLaren Honda. McLaren's future improvement will tell how far Magnussen will rise through the F1 paddock, but it could be predicted they will recover from their slump, and Magnussen may well be a race winner yet.
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