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The European Grand Prix preview

Formula 1 returns to Europe for the European GP, where the big question will be how the rules changes will affect Red Bull's performance. Edd Straw previews the eighth round of the 2011 season

According to Giorgio Ascanelli, technical director of Scuderia Toro Rosso, Valencia was the track where things really clicked for Sebastian Vettel. During practice in 2008, Ascanelli claims that Vettel learned "to be be fast" - and he has remained so ever since. Valencia is resoundingly Vettel territory, as his victory in last year's race proved. But after stretching his championship lead to 60 points ahead of Jenson Button, some rivals suspect that this could be a turning point for Red Bull.

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