F1 Update From the iSport F1 Pitstop: iSporter Maharshi Vaishnav sums up the 2010 Brazilian GP.
The Brazilian GP threw quite a few surprises. Hulkenberg’s stunning single lap pace, Red Bull’s rather easy 1-2, Lewis’s error (though he seems to be getting cold feet every time Alonso’s in his rear view), Massa’s lackluster form at home and Alonso’s lost opportunity.
It makes me wonder what would have happened had Hulkenberg not managed a pole. Business as usual….the top 4 would have fought tooth and nail till the last corner. And probably…..we might have had a different pecking order. Red Bulls won it the moment they shrugged off Hulkenberg and Hamilton. Ferrari lost it the moment Alonso got stuck behind Hulkenberg. Though Alonso finished 3rd, he lost precious time trying to find a way to overtake Hulkenberg and this gave the Red Bulls ample time to steam roll.
Alonso confessed later, "We were very close in race pace, maybe one or two tenths quicker some laps, one or two tenths slower some of the laps, so when you lose 12 seconds probably it is over."
I am quite unclear about what is going on in Massa’s head. It is quite distressing to see is the difference in pace and handling of the 2 drivers in similar cars. It has been a story almost throughout the season barring a few exceptions. In Brazil, he finished 15th after qualifying 9th. Now, he used to dominate this circuit a couple of years ago winning the 2006 & 2008 Brazilian GPs. It seems he has resigned to the fact that 2010 is not going to be his season.
However, I feel Ferrari’s life is simpler these days. It isn’t facing the conundrum that Red Bull is staring at. They have only Alonso to look after and ensure that he wins or comes 2nd. Red Bull may end up not winning the Driver’s title at all if they continue favouring Vettel. Even if Vettel wins, his chances of a Title are very slim as against Webber winning or coming 2nd.
I did some rough math post Brazil and was quite baffled to figure out 21 different permutations about who would win with what combinations (Fellow iSporter Mitesh Gala has done a brilliant job of simplifying it). The result of the Brazilian GP though does provide a sizzling, mouth-watering prospect. This is the first time in the history of F1 Racing where we have 4 suitors for the Driver’s Championship with just the last race remaining.
I can‘t wait for Abu Dhabi….
It makes me wonder what would have happened had Hulkenberg not managed a pole. Business as usual….the top 4 would have fought tooth and nail till the last corner. And probably…..we might have had a different pecking order. Red Bulls won it the moment they shrugged off Hulkenberg and Hamilton. Ferrari lost it the moment Alonso got stuck behind Hulkenberg. Though Alonso finished 3rd, he lost precious time trying to find a way to overtake Hulkenberg and this gave the Red Bulls ample time to steam roll.
Alonso confessed later, "We were very close in race pace, maybe one or two tenths quicker some laps, one or two tenths slower some of the laps, so when you lose 12 seconds probably it is over."
I am quite unclear about what is going on in Massa’s head. It is quite distressing to see is the difference in pace and handling of the 2 drivers in similar cars. It has been a story almost throughout the season barring a few exceptions. In Brazil, he finished 15th after qualifying 9th. Now, he used to dominate this circuit a couple of years ago winning the 2006 & 2008 Brazilian GPs. It seems he has resigned to the fact that 2010 is not going to be his season.
However, I feel Ferrari’s life is simpler these days. It isn’t facing the conundrum that Red Bull is staring at. They have only Alonso to look after and ensure that he wins or comes 2nd. Red Bull may end up not winning the Driver’s title at all if they continue favouring Vettel. Even if Vettel wins, his chances of a Title are very slim as against Webber winning or coming 2nd.
I did some rough math post Brazil and was quite baffled to figure out 21 different permutations about who would win with what combinations (Fellow iSporter Mitesh Gala has done a brilliant job of simplifying it). The result of the Brazilian GP though does provide a sizzling, mouth-watering prospect. This is the first time in the history of F1 Racing where we have 4 suitors for the Driver’s Championship with just the last race remaining.
I can‘t wait for Abu Dhabi….
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