Spain Could see a shake up

So after a break following the fly away races the European season is about to get into full swing in Spain. This is the part of the season where we may see a major shake up in the order and Mercedes' dominance may be attacked. Renault are expected to have major software upgrades to their engine package which could be massive for Red Bull The reigning champions may now be in a position to challenge Mercedes but that won't become clear until this weekend. Ferrari need a change in form too. They have had a disappointing start to the season and this may be their opportunity to turn things around.

But it's the battle in the midfield that could be the real talking point with the pace between Williams, McLaren, Force India and Torro Rosso already very close up until this point it will be very interesting to see how the order is shaken up this weekend. Williams are expected to bring major updates to Barcelona in order to continue their strong start to the season. Torro Rosso are phasing in updates over the next few Grand Prix so they might not make as an immediate impact as the teams around them this weekend. Force India will need to capitalise on their strong start to the season and with the like of Mclaren hoping for a change of fortune following their dip in form after Australia they need to keep on top in the development race.

At the back of the grid Sauber need a massive change in fortune. Starting the season with a car that was over weight they have had two double retirements in the first four races and no points on the board. It's their worst start to a season since 2010. Lotus should see a change in form if Renault manage to bring the improvements they promise. Lotus have already said earlier in the season that it would be the Spanish Grand Prix before there is any real improvement. Four races in we have seen a slight improvement in their reliability so now the aim is surely to get some points on the board and start to move up the order. At the very back we have Marussia and Caterham. The two teams still don't look like they will be scoring points anytime soon
but Max Chilton has been the most impressive with two 13th place finishes he looks the most likely but it'll be interesting to see what these two teams can bring to the table this weekend.

The Spanish Grand Prix is always an interesting one. A track that is well known to drivers through testing it's also a Grand Prix that many teams bring their first major upgrades of the year to so from a technical side it's also very interesting. My money is on Mercedes to keep their dominance going but look out for a shake up in the midfield it'll be very interesting to see who comes out on top there.