It's May, so Formula One must be heading to Monaco. Believe it or not, the season is already a quarter gone.
Time perhaps to reflect on a whirlwind start to the season that dawned with new rules, new teams and not a little confusion over how it would all pan out. I'm not at all sure that after five races it's all that much clearer. Perhaps it's easier to start at the back of the grid, where it's been much more predictable.
Three new teams, Virgin, Lotus and Hispania were greeted into the paddock with exceedingly low expectations and they haven't disappointed.
Bottom of the points table and firmly at the back of the grid, the teams haven't exactly fired the imagination of the fans. The novelty factor is fast wearing off and the top drivers are losing patience with the dangerous unpredictability the slower cars bring on the track. Lewis Hamilton for one is concerned about the back markers this weekend in Monaco.
Given the tight nature of the street circuit, the first qualifying session could be a complete lottery if you are trying to get a fast lap in and also trying to avoid a car three seconds a lap slower than yours.
Likewise, the race itself could also be thrown wide open. It might be exciting for the spectators, but you have to sympathise with the guys at the front of the grid. They're concerned not just about the speed at which they are catching back markers, but also about passing them safely.