Less than two weeks to go until pre-season testing begins and Formula 1 fans are dreaming of an epic season ahead. But then again, we always do; it often fails.

Last year Ferrari set the pace in the pre-season, a 1-2 for Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, while Lewis Hamilton was eighth and Valtteri Bottas P10. Fernando Alonso was third in the McLaren!

On that alone it is clear to see that pre-season times count for little, however, that doesn’t mean we don’t get some indication of what may be around the corner.

Here are five signs every Formula 1 fan is hoping to see this pre-season.