Okay, so the rains have changed the momentum around.

Qualifying today has ensured that Renault are right back on top, with their World Champion not just on pole, but with 4 drivers between him and challenger Michael Schumacher. Giancarlo Fisichella is ideally positioned at P2, while Felipe Massa starts from the back of the grid.

It's hard to imagine Renault not retaking the lead in the Constructor's Race. This season might be a blue one after all.

Positives for a Ferrari fan: MS was the only Bridgestone runner in the Top 10, and looks gunned to go. His qualifying performance with those tyres was superlative and looked incredible in the rain, and he might enjoy charging through the grid. Also, carving through 4 top drivers might be just the impetus he needs to finally conquer his Shanghai jinx.

And if it doesn't rain tomorrow -- I'm praying it doesn't, because I'd rather wave the flag freely instead of cowering beneath an umbrella shivering -- all bets are off, and all I will predict is an Alonso-Schumi dogfight.

Ready for China, gents?