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With the line up organised via qualifying, that is not the end of the stories.

As we look forward to the race in a few hours, here are some whispers coming from the paddock. Or for some should I rephrase that excuses.

First look at the top. A lock out for McLaren, so they're confident oblong fuel runs and now show us the car has one lap pace too. Although confident in the car, both Hamilton and Button were surprised at the gap between them and last years champions Red Bull.

At the other end of the grid it has been confirmed that both HRT's are not going to be on the grid. This is the second time in two years and will surely be an embarrassment to them.

Lotus are very pleased with their 3rd place on starting grid, however lament the issues with Kimi's car. As it could have been so much better.

Williams faired much better too, with Maldonado finishing in 8th and hopes to consolidate then move forward. The other WillIams of Brunno Senna will start in 14th.

Mercedes showed strength and speed throughout the the weekend so far. They then continued that into qualification and ended up with a 4th for Schumacher and a 7th for Rosberg.

Red Bull aren't the team they were, they've struggled in practice a then when it mattered. Putting in solid buy unconvincing qualifying session. Perhaps the blown diffuser rules Have hit them heard. Vettel will start back in 6th, a long way from this time last year. Don't write them off yet though, it's o long season to go.

In short we are looking a a battle of the McLaren and the Mercedes tomorrow with a very quick Lotus to be looking out for. It's set up to be a cracker. Don't miss it