Prediction Watch

Well, I was right about Alonso winning the Grand Prix, but I didn't get James Allan's cliche right. But, if I'd have known that Alonso's father was a demolitions expert, then 'and he's causing a few explosions in Formula 1' would have been high up on the list.

Closest World Championship in years though, with just two points separating the top three drivers. I'd place Montoya as the marginal favourite as I think the combination of BMW power and the Michelin tires should give him enough of an advantage at Indianapolis and Monza to offset any advantage Ferrari and Bridgestone may have at Suzuka. One slip from any of Schumacher, Montoya or Raikonnen could change the whole picture in a second, though.