F1: Round 16 at China
An explosive race, started out wet, dried out later.
Not watching the race has hurt my enthusiasm this race. It’s slightly disappointing to miss a race that perfectly coincides with this time zone, but in the wake of the fantastic race at Bathurst and the coverage by a rival channel, I’ll let it slide. Don’t think I could have bared watch both at the same time. I’d have most definitely suffered a massive coronary from the stress.
Undoubtedly, Vettel was the driver of the day. After having his penalty from Japan rescinded, he incurred another for apparently blocking Kovalainen in Qualifying. Then went on from 17th on the grid to finish 4th on a slippery track with all the pressure over him from the last round and completely redeeming his Japan performance. I see big things for this bloke.
Once again, rain makes for the best racing. Unpredictability is king.
It was also the race where Lewis Hamilton could have wrapped up the Championship. The place where he ends up in the gravel on Lap 31, relegating the Championship hopes down to the last race in Brazil.
I can’t say I’m disappointed, we now have an EPIC showdown set for the final round. Three drivers in with a shot of winning the title. It will be hardcore F1 racing at its limit. All decided at the last round. Couldn’t have wished for a better solution to the season.
Most unfortunately, its telecast in the wee hours of the morning means I’ll probably miss it. Dammit.
Unless I take a Monday off work. Hmmmm…
Results: China
1 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Winner
2 Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes +9.8 secs
3 Felipe Massa Ferrari +12.8 secs
4 Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari +53.5 secs
5 Jenson Button Honda +68.6 secs
6 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari +73.6 secs
7 Nick Heidfeld BMW +74.2 secs
8 David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault +80.7 secs
Link: F1.com
