Will Michael Schumacher steal the show at this year's Formula One championships, or will competitors such as Juan Pablo Montoya, Kimi Raikkonen or Justin Wilson emerge for the spoils?

These questions will be at the centre of the annual F1 Forum debate to be held at the Westin Dragonara Resort on Sunday at 9.30 a.m., in anticipation of the new season which gets off the starting grid on March 9 in Melbourne, Australia.

Organised for the past six years by F1 correspondent Pierre Vella, the forum will give enthusiasts a preview of this year's line-up.

"This year there will be 10 teams, since the Arrows' team is no longer running," Mr Vella said.

A change in the rules of the Federation International de l' Automobile will also be discussed during the forum.

"This is an annual opportunity for all of us to speak the same language and forget the EU referendum for just a few hours. We will be inaugurating the forum with a screening of the best shots from last year's F1 season," Mr Vella said.

"Weather permitting, we will also offer some exclusive treats, including the Williams BMW F1 which we are bringing over to the forum courtesy of Muscats Motors," he said.

Sony Playstation will promote its F1 2002 game together with a review of the popular Gran Turismo Concept. The Formula 1 outlet Grand Prix Inc., with leading model car specialist Route 66, will also be present.

The winners of last year's 2002 Sunday Times F1 competition will be handed their respective prizes during the forum. Entrance is free.