Formula 1 motor racing got underway in Bahrain this weekend, with Fernando Alonso winning for his new team Ferrari and returning to the F1 podium.  It was maximum points for Ferrari as they came back with vengeance! Finishing one, two it was a good day for Ferrari as Felipe Massa finished second.  The return of Michael Schumacher caused a media frenzy, but he will have to work hard to return to his former glory!

In case you didn’t see the start of the 2010 F1 Grand Prix season…

Bahrain looks like an interesting travel destination in the Persian Gulf, with a great climate all year round. The “race in the desert” at the Bahrain (Sakhir) circuit is a tough test for the F1 racing teams, with sand and heat being the two biggest challenges. Here’s some background on Bahrain, inside information on the new F1 teams and the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix…

With some of the changes in Formula 1 this year, no refueling, change of the front tyre sizes and weight of the car.  Teams have changed, as the big car manufacturers, Toyota and BMW have exited, being replaced with pure racing teams and rich entrepreneurs financing… USF1 Team pulled out and didn’t make it this year.

Will Virgin Racing make an impact on their reduced budget?  Hydraulic and gearbox problems saw them retire early, a disappointing start. Lotus will be happy with both their cars finishing, although they would like to finish in the points.

What will team strategy be for this season, with heavier cars carrying more fuel and more wear on the tyres? Did you know that there are 19 races on 5 continents, with South Korea getting their first F1 race this season and F1 returning to Canada?  That teams will clock-up 100,000 air miles in transportation and only 9,000 on the racetrack?

So who will the winning driver and team be in 2010?  Look at the insider’s rating on each team.

Will Michael Schumacher make a successful comeback? Ferrari are going all out to improve on last year, with their F10 car and the experience of Alonso and Massa.  Red Bull are always a team to look out for if they can overcome their technical glitches.  The McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 has fantastic aerodynamics, the reining world champion Jenson Button and former champion Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel.

Ferrari has made the best start possible to the 2010 Formula 1 season but there is still a long way to go! Onwards to Melbourne, Australia, lets see what happens!!