Title Contenders in 2010

[jens]

Time for a new overview of the situation.

Quite incredible that even after six races the whole Top8 are still within less than one race win in terms of points (from 78 to 56). I can't remember anything like that from the past. Top contenders have all had their setbacks so far, but who is capable of forcing their authority in the future? Who out of that Big Eight is going to win?

I can't help but feel that Rosberg and Kubica are just barely staying in touch with the leaders and won't play a significant role in the closing stages of the season. Main reason being the car, which - with the exception of some very suitable circuits - is on most occasions capable of mid-level points. And I don't quite see MB and Renault overhauling Top3 teams in development race either.

Massa needs to improve his game. At the moment he isn't losing much (-17 pts), but with current pace he's gonna drop further behind. Whether he can actually find his old self, is an unanswered question. Button needs to find extra tenths as well, because most races are "ordinary", not messy. Alonso has had some good damage limitations races, but he can't keep relying on them endlessly.

Hamilton's season has been a bit low-key - he has had the speed and fighting spirit as usual, but remarkable results haven't come yet. Also the bad news is that McLaren isn't quite as reliable as they seemed to be earlier. McLaren's car is "good", but not spectacular and needs to find an extra gear to have a good shot at the titles.

And finally we have Red Bulls, who pace-wise have actually increased their advantage in the European season and as a result have also taken the WCC lead. Are they going to run away into the distance now or will further misfortunes enable others to stay in the title race? Can Webber put in a consistent season for a WDC? Last year he looked good for a title-challenge until mid-season before fading off. Can Vettel efficiently bounce back from a bit of a disappointing start into the season?

[rohanweb]

Nope the bulls are running faraway and its very hard for the rest to catchup,
Mclaren have no chance this year, they cant quali well, they are not that good during the race either..just fading away in to the middle pack clutches..aww the engine failure, since Martin Whitmarsh taken over the office its all looks load of bullsh*t at mclaren, sorry for Lewis that he is pushing that damn cart left and right to maintain some momentum , it seems mclaren lost some touch with development of the car, second off a lap agaisnt redbull is a slap on the face of mclaren, nuff said

[F1boat]

I think that we must say congratulations to Mr. Newey. His designs are amazing.