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It's difficult to predict, and I think we need three or four races to really get a feel for it.

For driver's title I support Max, but if I had to wager on it, I'd probably put my money on Hamilton at this point. It seems that Red Bull have gotten a handle on the balance issues that plagued them last year, and if so I expect fewer mistakes out of Max, making him a threat to Hamilton, with more consistent finishes. Just look at Imola last year.

But Mercedes are great at tweaking the car, getting the most out of it. Red Bull may have the pace advantage now, but I suspect it won't last all season.

The key to which of these drivers wins may be more down to the performances of their teammates. Whichever way it goes it is shaping up to be the first proper title battle in a long time, isn't it?

For Constructors I think I'll flip it and say Red Bull. It comes down mostly to reliability and mistakes. Perez should come good in short order, but he'll need to improve his qualifying, starting this weekend. If he can outpace Bottas every other weekend it will put the pressure on Bottas and Mercedes.

Mercedes made the right calls Sunday, and frankly I'm amazed Hamilton got 26 laps out of his last set of tyres and still didn't legally lose the lead. I was sure Max was going to blow past him. But when the margins are as fine as they now appear to be, these strategy calls are going to backfire some of the time. Mercedes cannot just rely on pace this year. Bottas is a good driver, but doesn't seem to react well when things aren't going to script, while Perez seems to thrive. With two cars suddenly fighting Mercedes for position they may force Mercedes, and Bottas in particular, in to more mistakes.

So for driver's title my heart says Max, my head says Hamilton

For constructors' I'll say Red Bull just edge it over the course of the season. But for that to happen they'll need to at least match Mercedes' reliability.

Should be a lot of fun!