[NeilP]

Had to sort of go and sit in a darkened corner.

Lots to digest after that session, my take aways are as follows:

Hugely disappointing day for Ferrari, just how often are we going to say that this year. I think Binotto has made so many mistakes he is almost catching up Vettel. Leclerc, I can forgive him when you push like he does you are going to have some mishaps. Vettel failed to deliver what many thought would be a pole for Ferrari (Incidentally why do we keep hearing this race after race its ridiculous!)

On the other hand a great day for Mercedes another front row lockout but that does not mean that much to me in a race that is almost certain to have more twists and turns than a box of Rotini. After last year you feel Bottas is owed. I think he got a little lucky on his last lap but give him credit he got pole fair and square.

Red Bull I feel did as well as could be expected and I would not rule out Verstappen for a Podium spot. Gasly fastest in Q2 was eye opening and he needed that but he will be a none factor in the race.

Outstanding job by Perez he goes well here and given any mistakes in front of him he will be there to grab the crumbs off the table. Stroll is so far back its embarrassing.

Got to hand it to Kyvat, this is what he can do but oh so many mistakes he has not really learned his lessons which is a shame because the guy can drive. Disappointed to see Albon finish down the field but still a decent day for him.

Fantastic performance from Lando Norris he is really doing well in his first season and great to see McLaren back up there. As for Sainz what is going on with him?

Williams, please get someone else in the car Robert is done, its a great achievement but he just does not have it. I fear for Russells future he is unquestionably talented but what a crappy car to drive but he is doing great with what he has.

The race is going to be unpredictable. Lot of egos going into that first lap would not be shocked to see a safety car that soon!