That McLaren/Ferrari start

Here's a shot of the practice start I was talking about in my post on Tuesday. Kovalainen in front, Raikkonen behind, but the Ferrari was ahead after 300 metres or so, fantastic grip off the line and it's the first part of the start which makes the difference.

I mention it because it also caught the attention of some of the engineers from other teams I spoke to.

I'm finding this McLaren under-performance story fascinating. There are many who think it's a new approach to testing in a season when testing will be banned from two weeks from now onwards. McLaren have even run Monaco parts along with the rest of the job sheet.

Ex team principal Ron Dennis stepped in today to say that everything is under control and that they will fight for the title. I'm sure they will but the car lacks grip right now.

UPDATE: Here is a video that a number of you tipped us off about. Thanks for the link, folks.  [ Moderator ]