David Coulthard previews the Spanish GP
In the race to catch Red Bull's pace, Jenson Button is looking best, but former world champions Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso are desperate to close the gap
Barcelona: the traditional start of the main European Formula 1 season. Where the real challenge begins in the fight for the world championship. So what did we learn from the opening four flyaways?
Those races told us, in terms of single-lap pace, that Red Bull has the fastest car. In terms of smart, sharp decisions by a racing driver, Jenson Button has been flawless. And in terms of someone suffering a luck allergy, Sebastian Vettel has the biggest right to feel aggrieved, given his three pole positions delivered only one grand prix victory.
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