Spanish Grand Prix Preview

BAMBINO:

It's been too long since the scream of V8's at high revs have hit a circuit in anger. The buzz this weekend however is not on the current field of drivers. 7-time World Champion (and the Greatest F1 Driver that ever lived) Michael Schumacher will be in the Ferrari paddock this weekend. Not all drivers are pleased to see the 7-time Champ. McLaren's Alonso told the Spanish newspaper El Pais: "He was in F1 for fifteen years but personally I do not miss him. Okay, fighting against him was not unpleasant, but now we have a big battle with Massa, Raikkonen and Hamilton.""It seemed like, with Michael, we had come to a point where it was all a bit monotonous. " WOW! Such big words from a little runt Spaniard. It it wasn't for Schumacher's success, Alonso would not be World Champion today. During Schumi's run of 5 straight drvier's titles with La Scuderia Ferrari, the FIA did all they can to change the rules to ensure Schumacher's defeat. It took the tire change rule to do it. In 2005, the FIA ridiculously made the rule that you cannot change tires during the race unless you go flat. Renault's Michelins out performed Ferrari's Bridgestones and that was the difference. Last year, Michael did his best to take another title, but it wasn't enough.

This weekend's race should see a classic Ferrari McLaren battle. Kimi Raikkonen I am sure wants to do well with his former nemesis in the pit area. Alonso will do his best to please the cowardly Spaniards in attendance (Sorry I had to). Felipe Massa also has something to prove, as well as Lewis Hamilton who has been the biggest F1 surprise this year. It should be a good race.

Kimi, Fernando not keen on Schu return:

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/070510102128.shtml

Valencia to host Spanish GP in 2008:

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/070510130634.shtml