Rubens Barrichello roared to the top of the time-sheets when practice resumed for tomorrow’s Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo this morning.

David Coulthard could be forgiven a rare emotional outburst as he snakes his way past the Casino in Monaco tomorrow reflecting on how his championship dreams went bust last year.

Eddie Irvine is hoping to produce another piece of Monaco magic this weekend and give his struggling Jaguar Racing outfit a much-needed boost.