Yeah I'm sad to see Alesi go.  He'll probably go to CART but Schumacher has told him not to because it's too dangerous.  Apparently Eddie Jordan wants him to stay in the team in some sort of capacity so he'll probably be back..just not in a competition drivers seat
 
I'm a diehard Villeneuve fan, but I'm afraid he'll have more engagements than podiums

  What is this, his third engagement now?
Anyway, Barichello will probably be on a three-stop strategy and fux0r up one or two of the Williams at the start, helping Michael retain the lead.  But if Barichello isn't on a three-stop strategy (he may not...Ferrari wants him to get #2 in the WDC) Montoya and Ralfie boy might be able to get on the podium.