The unusual nature of the accident – both drivers were accelerating on a straight section of track – prompted cynics to question whether Alonso had ‘brake tested’ his former team mate. Renault’s telemetry suggested otherwise, and McLaren say they have no suspicion of any wrongdoing on the part of the Spaniard.

Such a failure would have robbed Hamilton’s car of not only downforce, but also drag, giving it an unexpected burst of acceleration, explaining the unlikely impact.

I have to say that I am suprised, as I thought Hamilton just simply ran into Alonso when they both moved to the right.

BMW and Williams had an excellent weekend, as did Toyota and Honda (who are both looking better than last year).

Coulthard needs to stop complaining about his car and just get on with the driving like Weber is doing. The Renault does not look good, and it is only Alonso’s talent that have kept them in it. Bourdais is doing a great job (much to my surprise as I have never rated him).

Force India are coming on, and Super Aguri just want to get home to europe so that they can get some spare parts.

So far this year, you would have to say the suprises have been Kubica, Heikki, and Bourdais, and the disappointments have been Sutil and Vettel.