Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Spain), Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain)

Engine: Mercedes

2006 Championship position: 3rd

McLaren chief Ron Dennis claims to feel physical pain if his team doesn't win - so he must have been on Anadin Extras for most of last season as his cars failed to win a single race. Things look rosier in 2007. Alonso has already won the Malaysian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton goes from strength to strength.

Our prediction: 2nd - Serious challengers