[Fellionas]

I hate to say it but this is Lewis Hamilton's track. When his car is fine he will almost inevitably win pole AND the grand prix.

I reckon a win for the Granadian-Brit on Sunday.

We have gone from the Red Bull estrangement into an uneasy ceasefire - and into an explosive situation a few doors down.

Massa could barely look at Alonso and he was totally cold towards the Ferrari management. Alonso THRIVES in this environment providing HE has the management on his side - totally opposite to what he had at Mclaren.

This is going to be a battle extraordinaire because Alonso loves the Hungaroring and for Massa it is the track where he almost got brained a year ago.

So we have situations now in TWO of the top teams and really only Jense and Lewis at Mclaren where nothng has happened - YET?

Ferrari's updates are working well and Alonso could well be the driver to beat Lewis to pole on Saturday.

Jense races well at this track too.

I thought qualifying at Hockenheim would be electric - at Hunagroringon Saturday it is going to be a virtual thunderstorm!

Aint grand prix racing just wonderful right now?

[nilliraq]

I hate to say it but this is Lewis Hamilton's track. When his car is fine he will almost inevitably win pole AND the grand prix.

I reckon a win for the Granadian-Brit on Sunday.

We have gone from the Red Bull estrangement into an uneasy ceasefire - and into an explosive situation a few doors down.

Massa could barely look at Alonso and he was totally cold towards the Ferrari management. Alonso THRIVES in this environment providing HE has the management on his side - totally opposite to what he had at Mclaren.

This is going to be a battle extraordinaire because Alonso loves the Hungaroring and for Massa it is the track where he almost got brained a year ago.

So we have situations now in TWO of the top teams and really only Jense and Lewis at Mclaren where nothng has happened - YET?

Ferrari's updates are working well and Alonso could well be the driver to beat Lewis to pole on Saturday.

Jense races well at this track too.

I thought qualifying at Hockenheim would be electric - at Hunagroringon Saturday it is going to be a virtual thunderstorm!

Aint grand prix racing just wonderful right now?

It should be another good track for "The Scuds", and RB's with the possibility of The Boss sticking in in the front two rows. Bunsen is driving very well this season but has to improve his quali pace, especially at this track. Perhaps this is the race where McLaren get their upgrades to work! Dark horse.... Kubinski!

[Savviioor]

I think that Ferrari might just win again.

[aliceingoogs]

I think that Ferrari might just win again.

I'm thinking the same. They've been through enough controversy over the years not to be demorialised by a fine. Personally, I'd like Webber or Button to get their championship campaign back to the front.

[soipguibbom]

Yeah. I can't wait to get on with the business/sport of F1!

[Si8jy8HN]

Can't see anyone but Bulls and Horses dominating this one. Would be nice but their pace is so much above everyone else.

Of course, if McLaren manage to emulate the effect of their front wings, it could be different.

[SantaClaus]

Of course, if McLaren manage to emulate the effect of their front wings, it could be different.

I can't imagine they'll have had enough time to do that. More likely at Spa I reckon.

[Fellionas]

I wonder how Virgin and HRT will approach the weekend after BCE said he expects at least TWO teams to leave the grid:

.... in general this year has been a bit of a nuisance because it has cost money to keep these [struggling] teams in. It has cost a lot of money to pay for them to compete.

The bottom line is they haven't really and truly given us value for being there. If suddenly these teams don't turn up at races then I don't think the crowds will get any smaller, or the TV sets will turn off, or the newspapers will stop writing, will they?

I agree with him. And Bernie never speculates - these teams are COSTING - they are gone!

[wrefrinny]

We're assuming he means the two slowest teams, but Renault have reportedly asked Bernie for an advance on their TV money and there are rumblings about another team with major sponsorship from a certainly recently baled-out bank.

If it is Virgin and HRT then it would be a shame. Maybe you wouldn't miss them, but for me they add vital character and more importantly four extra race seats to the grid.

[Fellionas]

We're assuming he means the two slowest teams, but Renault have reportedly asked Bernie for an advance on their TV money and there are rumblings about another team with major sponsorship from a certainly recently baled-out bank.

If it is Virgin and HRT then it would be a shame. Maybe you wouldn't miss them, but for me they add vital character and more importantly four extra race seats to the grid.

I prefer a third car for comopetitive teams.

Bernie explained what the Renault money was about - yes, he is referring to Virgin and HRT.

He said TEN teams are fine as far as he is concerned. He is pleased with Lotus.

[wrefrinny]

The press conference schedule is interesting: Massa's in on Thursday (along with Barrichello, Kovalainen, Kubica and Yamamoto); then on Friday Stefano Domenicali will have some searching questions to answer when he joins Renault's Eric Boullier, HRT's Colin Kolles, and the man who was most scathing of his criticism after Hockenheim: Christian Horner.

[DenisMoor]

A third car?
Blimey, Alonso will flip his lid having to demand that TWO cars pull over for him !

[RichardHaads]

Massa should be strong at the Hungaroring. He was very quick in 2008, only an engine failure robbed him of a dominant victory No hard tyres from Bridgestone this time, but probably a lot of commitment after what happened at Hockenheim.

[effenseshoora]

I could certainly see Lewis doing well on the Hungaroring -- His cut 'n thrust driving style will really suit the circuit.

[Pszinygv]

Well he won it in a dog of a car last year so it should go well...Button needs to up his game though.

[peveballery]

I think that Ferrari might just win again.

Me too, Ferrari were very strong in Hungary last year with a poor car.

[nilliraq]

It's looking more and more like it could be a wet one:

http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...D=379668&FS=F1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/5004

[JTS_tv]

hopefully alonso crashes out (no injury of course)

[nilliraq]

hopefully alonso crashes out (no injury of course)

[Fellionas]

A third car?
Blimey, Alonso will flip his lid having to demand that TWO cars pull over for him !

Didn't think of THAT!!