Michael Schumacher rolled back the years on Saturday with the fastest lap in qualifying for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, although Australian Red Bull driver Mark Webber will start the race from pole position.
Nico Rosberg topped the times for Mercedes in today's final free practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, the German once again clearly embarrassing his team-mate Michael Schumacher.
Mercedes hinted at progress on Thursday in talks to secure their long-term future in Formula One.
McLaren's Jenson Button set the pace in a rain-hit practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday but kept a wary eye on rivals Lotus.
Businessman Peter Brabeck, celebrating his appointment as Formula One chairman on Friday, said the motor racing series had not made a decision on whether to proceed with a much discussed $10 billion listing on the stock market in Singapore.
Mexican Sergio Perez made a fresh start on the streets of Monaco on Thursday, roaring past the scene of a qualifying accident that last year landed the Sauber driver in hospital and out of the race.
McLaren's Jenson Button set the pace in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday after morning sunshine gave way to afternoon showers.
Second practice session timesMexican Sergio Perez made a fresh start on the streets of Monaco on Thursday, roaring past the scene of a qualifying accident that last year landed the Sauber driver in hospital and out of the race.
Formula One co-leader Fernando Alonso powered his Ferrari to the fastest time in a shortened first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday, finishing ahead of rookie Lotus driver Romain Grosjean and Sauber's Sergio Perez.
Formula One will chalk up a notable first if Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.