PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

If you're feeling a little disorientated today and think that tomorrow marks the beginning of an F1 race weekend then you're not alone, my friend! It's because today the practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix took place instead of an a Friday like they usually do. So I'm just going to talk about them now and I'll begin by telling/reminding you that Jenson Button went fastest in FP2. After saying his McLaren car wasn't suited to this track, the Englishman went fastest from Lotus' Romain Grosjean. However, it is worth noting that he was one of a few number of drivers who managed to set times on the faster of the two tyre choices before rain disrupted the second session.

Running was fairly limited for drivers today. As mentioned above, the second session was hampered by rain and the first ended seven minutes early due to the engine in Heikki Kovaleinen's Caterham blowing up in the tunnel. This means teams will go in to FP3 and Qualifying on Saturday without some of the information they would probably like. However, there is a very strong chance of rain for the Qualifying session which means it is definitely going to be another one where no one has a clue as to what may happen.

It must be repeated that the Lotus duo look strong and they are definite contenders for pole or the race win. You might even say they're the 'favourites' although I wouldn't be placing any bets if I were you; anything can happen on the day! Kimi Raikkonen didn't have a brilliant practice session. He failed to set a time in FP1 due to problems with his steering rack and the rain didn't allow him to compete with teammate Grosjean's lap. Despite these problems, I can definitely foresee a strong performance from the pair and it's not like Kimi has a lack of experience at this circuit. An all-Lotus front row could be a very real possibility...

Overall there isn't a lot to be said about this practice session. And just like all the other FP1s and FP2s before it, it doesn't tell us much about what will happen during the race weekend. I wasn't able to watch the sessions (because of the immensely wonderful sunshine and heat in the UK right now) but my eyes will be firmly glued to the television for Qualifying on Saturday. I'm a bit disappointed that FP1 and 2 are on a Thursday because it makes the wait for the weekend feel so much more longer. It's a bit depressing, isn't it?

So, who do you think will get pole? Kimi or Romain? Could Lewis reclaim his place at the top? Or could Sebastian Vettel repeat what was a great pole lap last year? Don't bother asking me who I'm picking, I have not yet this season been right...

Aqsa, @aqsasformula