Italy 2009: Round 13 Results

A big, big congratulations to Revs on a Tifosi-pleasing win for Ferrari on home turf. Not only does this win (his 10th no less) keep him in contention for the title, but it means he continues his record of being the only player ever to hit the top spot in all eight Predictions seasons. Impressive stuff.

In the title chase, Karan remains three points behind Wooze after both scored six points. Revs moves up to third, 11 points behind the lead. ForeverR5 now lies seventh after another good result and has been quietly climbing the leaderboard all season - he must be ruing missing the Chinese Grand Prix.

In the teams championship, Ferrari retake the lead from Brawn yet again. They are five points clear of Brawn with three wins apiece. A bad round for Toyota means a late surge for the title now looks unlikely whilst Renault pairing Montie and Luigi scored well to lift the team to fourth.

Great Britain still lead the way in the nations standings, but the USA is on the move, closing to within two points of Canada's second place.

Roll on (a hopefully un-fixed) Singapore!

C'est la vie

Hi all

Its about time I gave you lot an update. A couple of things:

1) Firstly, apologies for the slight delays recently on the blog. I've not been too well recently and had a break away from everything. I'm determined to get everything sorted tomorrow night.

2) After almost three years reliable use, the free form site I use has ceased all free accounts immediately and now only offers a pay service. I'll try and sort out a replacement for that (suggestions welcome) but in the meantime, please send all Singapore entries via email: kohlstream13@hotmail.com

I guess it wouldn't be Predictions without the Summer cock up. I'm really sorry guys.

Pete

Form updated: Fisichella to Ferrari, Liuzzi added

As I'm sure you all know by now, Giancarlo Fisichella has been released from his Force India contract to realise his lifelong dream of racing for Ferrari. He'll compete for the Scuderia in the remaining five Grands Prix before becoming official reserve and test driver in 2010.

I've seen the whole of Fisi's career and I've always been a fan. Its great to see him get the finish to his career he deserves.

As I write this, Force India have not yet officially confirmed that it will be test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi that will take Giancarlo's place, but its a safe bet that the plucky Italian will be making his race comeback this weekend in his home Grand Prix.

The entry form is now updated and ready to use.

Belgium 2009: Round 12 Results

Congratulations to Fisichella on taking his fourth career victory! Its been a tough season by his own standards, populating the lower end of the standings after two seconds and a sixth in the last three years. Good to see you back on winning form, bud. And just as the real Fisi hits good form too...

In another instance of the game replicating real life, Brawn's Wooze had a pretty terrible round yet still extended his championship lead. He now sits three points clear of Karan and a further nine ahead of IceMan, who leapfrogs his team mate after the Canadian drew a blank at Spa.

Brawn and Ferrari continue to swap the teams championship lead like a hot potato, the two teams once again tied on points at the top, with Brawn ahead on season wins. Red Bull come away from Belgium with more points than their rivals and look set to overhaul their junior team for sixth.

Great Britain extend their lead in the nations championship after a difficult round for Canada has left them fighting a rearguard action against arch rivals USA.

Roll on Italy!

Europe 2009: Round 11 Results

A big congratulations to Kai-Star on winning the European Grand Prix. Its his first for Red Bull, the third of his career and his first since Brazil 2007. He's also jumped from 16th to 12th in one race. Nice work mate.

Gotta spare a quick moment to big up Rubens. What a legend! The only downside is I predicted him for the win at every race this year... until this one. Oh yes. I rule.

In the championship standings Brawn and Ferrari have swapped their championbship leads - Wooze takes over from former champ Karan whilst a little help from Revs has seen Ferrari retake the lead in the teams championship. Bommer falls from 4th to 7th after his first missed round of the year, leaving IceMan to move up behind team mate Hollywood and make it a Toyota 3-4. Toro Rosso drop to 6th after a double-DNE.

Australia's second win of the season sees them claw some ground back on the leading trio, but a top three spot still looks a big ask with just six rounds to go.

The glorious Spa-Francorchamps is up next. Early forecasts suggest a good chance of rain over the weekend. Click here for forecast details.

Roll on Belgium!!