Here it is at last. After an interminable three week break, the action returns at the new Valencia street circuit. Perhaps because there has been so little other news, I feel like I've read and re-read the preview quotes too many times, and know what everyone is thinking.

So, what are they thinking? Everyone seems to have been working hard to get to grips with the 20+ corners of the track, using simulators, watching the F3 race, and walking the track (that must have taken ages). Most of the drivers seem to be as excited as we all are about the race, so here's hoping it's a good one.

Two particular guys to watch out for this weekend are Räikkönen, who apparently is putting more concentration on his qualifying performance, at the possibility of sacrificing a good strategy. He's obviously not impressed coming in at the wrong end of the top ten. Also keep an eye on Kovalainen, who seems to be throwing the gauntlet down, as much as the quiet-spoken chap can. He says he won't be helping Hamilton because Hamilton doesn't need his help. Maybe that win has changed some things then?

On to this morning then, and the weather reports seem to suggest that today will be hot, whilst tomorrow may see some showers. Maximum temperatures seem to be pushing 30°C for the entire weekend.

We're expecting all Free Practice sessions to be pretty busy due to the many unknowns of coming to a new track, and I would imagine we might see the odd red flag or two as well. We'll be watching the ITV live stream, and keeping track of the Live Timing. We'll try and keep our Formula 1 on the Internet page updated with the latest alternative feed links as well.