F1 Quali Hungary

Well, after the one, two at Hockenheim there has been no other talk apart from the question of team orders. As we armchair viewers there was no question Felipe slowed to let Fernando through after a call from his engineer Rob Smedley advising him Fernando was quicker than he was. Rob then followed it up with a further radio call apologising for the situation.

Rule 39.1 of the FIA Rule Book is quite clear that "there are no team orders in Formula 1" and there are of course three schools of thought. The teams are looking after the interests of their massive financial investment in the sport and accumulating points towards the manufacturers championship, the drivers wish to do the same thing towards the drivers championship and the fans want to see great racing.

It is fair to suggest Ferrari were going to finish with a one, two no what the driver was in front. Both Ferrari drivers drove brilliantly and definitely deserved their result. However, Ferrari did break the rules and it must now to be left to WMSC to decide what will happen in the best interest of the sport.

The stewards on the day decided Ferrari had broken rule 39.1 and fined them $100,000 and it must be left to Jean Todt and the WMSC to make the final decision. There has been much talk in the press and on the radio about how Ferrari have brought the sport into disrepute.

Personally I think that is rubbish as the fighting was over and Ferrari were one and two anyway. The Ferrari switch at Hockenheim has no reflection on the sport and this year is as competitive a season as we have had, Formula 1 is a team sport and always will be.

Let's turn our thoughts back to what we all enjoy, Formula 1 Motor Racing. We now have a six way fight at the front now Ferrari have finally got their act together. The controversy over the Red Bull flexible front wing goes onward and the teams are wishing the FIA to investigate it and Christian Horner is adamant that the car meets scrutineering and that should be the end of it.

Mercedes are still struggling and even after abandoning the new floor the car still doesn't seem to t0 be on the pace. Williams are ever competitive and Rubens particularly is showing the merit of the car. Hopefully they will get back to the results of Clay Regazzoni followed by Alan Jones, Ayrton Senna and our Nige, great times and we keep our fingers crossed for them.

Red Bull seem to be on fire for the weekend but Mclaren are struggling with both Lewis and Jenson in damage limitation mode this weekend. It always seems to be inevitable this year that Red Bull will be on pole with one of their drivers and we wait with anticipation to see if Fernando particularly can break Red Bull's stranglehold on the front row of the grid.

Felipe is also driving with more grit and this is of course the place of his accident during 2009 and we all wish him well for the weekend. Hopefully the two of them can start fighting consistently at the sharp end if Mclaren can't. Mclaren are lacking downforce and without doubt Lewis is having to punch the car and track into submission.

The usual protagonists are in the first drop out group and we lost Kamui, Timo, Heikki, Yarno, Lucas, Bruno and Yamomoto still in the car in place of Karun Chandock. The mid pack are getting tighter and tighter with each race with Force India, Sauber, Williams, Mercedes, Renault fighting for honours.

As they all move into Q2 Red Bull seem to be in a class of their own and it is obviously not a favourite Mclaren circuit as the F Duct doesn't work as well here as it is a more twisty circuit than say Silverstone. Both Renault's are after all working well here running in fourth and fifth with only a couple of minutes to go in Q2.

So we have lost Jenson, Rubens, Adrian, Michael, Sebastien, Vitantonio and Jamie bringing up the rear. So we lost two world champions in Q2 with both Jenson and Michael not going into the top ten shoot out. Q3 is going to be classic as there is only a tenth of a second between the top eight.

The pole shoot out will be tremendous as we watch with anticipation but Sebastian and Mark are so much quicker it is unbelievable. Both Red Bull's are one and two followed by Fernando, Felipe and Lewis ringing the neck of the Mclaren and only eight one thousands of a second slower than Felipe.

So pole went to Sebastian followed by Mark, Fernando, Felipe, Lewis, Nico, Vitaly, Robert, Pedro and Nico H in his Williams finishing tenth. So a great grand prix in prospect tomorrow and if the Ferrari's and Lewis can get off the line and fight at the front this could be exciting. Good drivers from both Vitaly and Robert in the Renault's and Nico in his Williams.

The big question is can Red Bull run from pole to the finish which they haven't done yet. Their cars are perfectly suited to the downforce levels required at Hungary and hopefully they don't run away from the front albeit it seems likely.

Martin Whitmarsh has brought a new term to Formula 1 "the best of the flxed wing cars" relating to the eighty five mm limit from the floor during racing.

Bring on the Hungarian Grand Prix tomorrow.

Hungary - The race

So on race day we had no further news about Felipe apart from that he had surgery for his cracked skull and was still in an induced coma. However, when brought out of the coma he was able to recognise his family which is great news.

The grid formed for the race and there was huge anticipation about the KERS on the Mclaren's being able to push them to the front and whilst Lewis launched it to 2nd into the first corner he was passed by Webber as Fernando shot off into the distance. However, a great piece of driving from Lewis soon put him into second and he set off after Fernando.

As Fernando was only fuelled to lap 13 he was really not a threat so had the prospect of a Mclaren victory from early on in the race. Lewis went from strength to strength and once Fernando's first pit stop was completed he was never to be headed.

Sebastian (Vettel) eventually retired his Red Bull and then disaster for Fernando as he felt something wrong with the right front wheel which eventually came off bringing back memories of the Surtees disaster the previous weekend. The news then came that Renault had received a 1 race ban so they will not be in Valencia.

A stirling drive from Kimi kept the Ferrari in 2nd throughout most of the race showing that maybe they are nearer the front again which is great news for the championship. Talking about the championship Jenson was again struggling with tyres and complaining over the radio to the team with Rubens struggling even more finally finishing 1oth and nil point.

So we had Lewis disappearing at the front followed by Kimi, Mark and another stirling drive from Nico. Heikki basically ran in 5th all day but was threatened in the latter stages by Timo in a rapidly closing Toyota. They were followed by Jenson, Jarno, Kazuki and Rubens.

So after an eventful weekend it appears that Brawn have lost something but Mclaren have gained a lot along with Ferrari. It is obviously nice to see a mix of winners and particularly when Lewis is up at the sharp end. Both Williams are now more consistent and the Red Bull's are still up at the front.

The rest of the season now looks very interesting and both Kimi and Lewis could be Jenson's greatest friends by denying the Sebastian & Mark better points in the championship. Martin Whitmarsh must also be thrilled with his first win as CEO and so he should be.

The championship has tightened up with less than 20 points between Jenson (70) and Mark (51.5) who took over 2nd place from Sebastian (47) with Rubens 4th (44), Nico now 5th (25.5) and Trulli 6th (22.5).

I am not suggesting Lewis can win this year but a few more wins with defaults from the major players, he could finish up with a reasonable world champion season. After his start he could do with something to brighten his season. His mood changes completely when given a winning car and let us all wish him well for the rest of the season.

I apologise for copying the following content but I feel in Felipe's situation it is better to print exactly what has been printed on the website.

BBC Forumula 1

Ferrari's Felipe Massa's condition is "severe but not critical" after surgery on his fractured skull in Hungary.

Surgeon Robert Veres said that Massa, 28, suffered damage to his left eye when he who was hit by a spring from Ruben Barrichello's car on Saturday.

"The immediate life-threatening condition has been averted but a complication could make it life-threatening again," said Veres.

"I am sure (his eye was damaged) but we do not know the extent yet," he added.

Massa, 28, who was hit by a spring from Ruben Barrichello's car on Saturday, is able to communicate "actively" and move his hands and legs but cannot speak.

A Ferrari spokesman said: "Felipe had a quiet night. He is OK, and he is due to have another CT scan today (Monday)."

A Hungarian hospital spokesman said they are "optimistic" that a "slow recovery is beginning".

"He's woken up [from sedation] more often and is able to communicate actively," added Istvan Bocskai, a spokesman for the Hungarian defence ministry, which administers the Budapest hospital where Massa is being treated.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo will fly to the AEK military hospital on Monday to be at Massa's bedside, alongside the driver's father, mother and pregnant wife, who have all flown in from Brazil.

In closing I am sure the above can put at least hope he will return to full fitness.