2006 Formula 1 -----------> Bahrain GP

It was an all-new look to qualifying this afternoon at Sakhir as Formula One dumped the single car system in favour of the new shoot- out system but it was an old name that proved he has lost none of his pace as Michael Schumacher claimed Pole Position for the Bahrain Grand Prix from Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa.

Schumacher’s first pole Position since Hungary last year gives him a career total of 65, equalling the long-held record set by the late Ayrton Senna. For Schumacher and Ferrari, it was the perfect way to remind his championship rivals that they are still a major force in Formula One.

American Scott Speed will race for Red Bull:



The 2006 season, for quick reference:
Mar 12 - Bahrain
Mar 19 - Malaysia
Apr 2 - Australia
Apr 23 - San Marino
May 7 - Europe
May 14 - Spain
May 28 - Monaco
June 11 - Britain
June 25 - Canada
July 2 - USA
July 16 - France
July 30 - Germany
Aug 6 - Hungary
Aug 27 - Turkey
Sept 10 - Italy
Sept 17 - Belgium
Oct 1 - China
Oct 8 - Japan
Oct 22 - Brazil

It's a new season and the rules have changed, of course. But I just couldn't get my head around the format. Maybe it'll become clearer as time goes on.

Kimi's suspension failure is a big worry for McLaren. Shades of last season's technical gremlins perhaps.

This is the only thing I watch on teevee. The little portable got dusted down...literally, after spending the last few months in the attic. Formula 1? I love it to bits.

Looking forward to the race in a few hours. I reckon Schumi is back on form.

Cheers.

Can't wait for Malaysian GP