In F1, history is easily described by either driver or team domination or even mechanical bits. We’ve had the Ferrari Era, the grounds effect Era, the turbo Era, the slicks Era, the grooved era, the electronic driver aid Era, the Williams Era, the McLaren Era, the Prost/Senna Era, and not least the Schumacher Era.

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Slipstream. First off I would like to express my best wishes and hopes for a swift recovery to the entire Massa family. Felipe was, and still is in the thoughts of many fans around the world, and I am sure the entire YallaF1 community feels the same way as I do.

It's going to be a very exciting and closely fought qualifying session this afternoon. Yesterday only 1.0 second covered 19 cars so the knockout sessions in particularly are going to be very instense.We could possibly see a few very big casualties if the team makes an error, or a driver doesn't nail a perfect lap.The biggest issue for Brawn and Red Bull is Mclaren. Mclaren are very quick this weekend and they have KERs onboard. With a long run down to turn 1 they could every easily move up 2 or 3 places off the start.

If you’re reading this now, you will think that what I mean is the return of Michael Schumacher. It’s true, the Ace Ferrari driver will be back to take injured Massa’s seat for the next race or two or maybe more, but what I’m writing about is the return of McLaren.

Our first poll questioned whether "Would Jacques Villeneuve make a succesful comeback into F1?" It attracted 18 votes of which 12 suggested Jacques stay away from the big league while a sentimental 6 voters want him back. Hopefully we can generate more voters with future polls as readership invariably grows. Also those who voted get your mates and family to participate...