The way this seasons going it will probably end up being Button out of the blue. Terrible last few races then probably some epic drive.
Gone Hamilton but with Valencia being next, Vettel goes well there and Alonso on home turf is always hard to nudge, however I reckon a Lotus will win at Valencia and Hamilton will win at Silverstone making him the first repeat winner of 2012.. Or there could be two major first corner pill ups in a row and Pic wins both races with just him and Karthikeyan left, but Karthikeyan will have been lapped twice!
Based on going to Valencia next, Vettel... based on how he tends to work, Hamilton, and as a result it will probably be Rosberg.
Hmmmmm, 2 weeks to get a few more upgrades on that Red Bull, maybe a new concept on the brakes to get an extra tenth? Also another step in tyre management possibly? They did say they learnt a lot from the last race. I'll say Vettel to break the streak as he is quick around here on qualifying and race pace even on a good day. Lewis has never won here and neither has Alonso but I'm sure it will be tight again just like Canada.
An interesting question Sea-Man. Perhaps many will have been asking themselves this, but I've not previously seen it in a forum anywhere! As for the answer: unless Schumacher can bring tears of joy to EMannySC's eyes, or the Renault [edit: Lotus] dark horses getting into gallop, it should surely be found at the next race? So, here's the logic upon which to base one's opinion without regard for the actual weather conditions and temperature: It's worth looking at who tends to perform well there. (Vettel, Hamilton). Like Monaco, this circuit rewards good traction (a strong point for Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes; not so good for McLaren on recent showings). It is another circuit where good braking stability is vital (not a good sign for Button, but very much Hamilton territory). And perhaps most important of all; who's developing best? –to which I'd suggest Ferrari. Overtaking tends to be more difficult at the Valencia circuit; but it is pretty high speed, so also rewards aerodynamic efficiency, and will probably be the way Mercedes play it; whereas I would expect a team such as Red Bull to focus on a high downforce set-up, sacrificing top speed for the twisty stuff, and helping with braking efficiency. How to weigh the relative importance of the above is tricky; and of course track conditions, weather and temperatures will once again by very important and cannot be known at this stage. (The warmer it is, the better it will suit Red Bull. The cooler it is, the better it will suit Mercedes. McLaren and Ferrari sit somewhere in the middle). Quite how one should balance these equations, is very much a matter of instinct.
I think Grosjean will win Valencia as Lotus thrive in the warm conditions (but then so do Red Bull so Vettel might win it). Then for Silverstone I'd have to go with Alonso, because his car was the fastest in turns 3 and 9 in Spain during qualifying and their car has had a huge update since then.
Gone for Vettel. He is always quick at Valencia and it's a track that will play to his strengths. Warm temperatures, low speed corners and a final sector which rewards good aerodynamics and downforce. I see a 3 way battle there between Lotus, Ferrari and Red Bull. Sadly can't see Mclaren fighting for the victory unless they bring big upgrades. Which I hope they do.
Gone for Hamilton, i think now he's broken his duck, he'll be nigh-on unbeatable, and win the majority of the remaining races.
I've gone for a Red Bull win and sided with Vettle after his Canada performance. I think they will set the RB high on downforce and a short final gear and go for out and out qualiy pace! From then on its all about track temp and tyre wear from there on, but RB seem to be getting a handle on this in general. I'd like either of the Mclarens (especially JB) but for the reason stated by Cosi I think Lewis will be a podium at best and Jenson 5th or 6th at best! Alonso went well at Monaco and the development of the car is going well - Alonso's tyre preservation and latter stint speed at Monaco and also the 1st stint at Canada bode well.
