OH LEWIS.

Poor Lewis Hamilton's frustrations this season are set to increase due to a 5 place grid penalty he will suffer because of a gearbox change. After two third place finishes in both Australia and Malaysia it seems he will have to wait at least another round for that elusive win. It is unlikely, assuming that there are no major external factors like the red flag in Malaysia, that Lewis will be able to charge through the pack to take the win (Wouldn't it be something if he proved me wrong?). This does not however rule out a podium finish and a great bunch of world championship points.

(Image taken from topnews.in)

The news will be great for Jenson Button as we know that the McLaren has been the fastest car on a Saturday but Lewis the fastest driver. If Red Bull have not made considerable improvements to their single, hot-lap pace, Jenson Button could finally be starting on pole position for the first time since 2009 and for the first time with McLaren.

This certainly adds some extra excitement to Saturday's qualifying session and Button and the Red Bulls will all definitely be fancying their chances at starting at the front of the grid for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

UPDATE: You can watch this video, Lewis says he's still feeling positive despite the penalty. In all fairness, he does have a great track record at China so it'll be exciting to see what he can do.

Aqsa