Two-horse race looming

Sunday's European Grand Prix suggests we will see a two-horse race for the 2012 World Drivers' Championship. Or, more precisely, Fernando Alonso's prancing horse and Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull.

It's not easy for two drivers to stand out in modern Formula One because there is such depth of talent and the cars are more closely matched than at any time in the sport's history.

There are six champions on the grid this year and the first seven races had different winners - both facts setting new records.