Kimi is in many ways the ‘dark horse' for the title and there are many scenarios whereby the rivalry between Lewis and Alonso could work in his favour.
That could let Kimi and
Ferrari take the laurels and that is part of the excitement we have got to look forward to.
Kimi is going to need a lot of support from his team-mate and Massa could play a pivotal role in the outcome of the weekend's result. He could help Kimi and give him a helping hand but then again, he might go for the outright win in front of his home crowd. It is going to be interesting.
I think Ferrari will try and use Felipe tactically but whether that works or if Massa is obliged to do so or wants to do so is something else. Maybe he will have his own agenda. I don't know.
Kimi and Ferrari though are definitely on form and they will be a big threat in the eyes of Lewis, Alonso and
McLaren.
As for the other teams,
BMW Sauber and
Renault will both be right up there.
BMW have been very strong all season long and we should see more of the same from
Nick Heidfeld and
Robert Kubica.
BMW have done an outstanding job as a team and the car has been very strong – qualifying well and finishing in the top six very consistently.
Mario Theissen will want them to do better next year and be on the podium on a more consistent basis, because at the moment that has eluded them.
Renault has made good progress of late and
Heikki Kovalainen especially has been doing well. It will be good to see that continue in Brazil and see them end the season well ahead of 2008, because they have had a bit of a lean year in comparison to the two before.
We may see a bit of a shake-up there for next season and there are lots of rumours floating around with regard to driver changes.
The battle between the top guys those isn't the only thing we should be focusing on as
Williams and
Red Bull Racing are split by just four points in the constructors' championship.
