Funky Functionality
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That was one entertaining Grand Prix.
I feel the penalty on Alonso was a bit harsh (exacerbated by the safety car for sure), and though I think he should have given back the position immediately to avoid that drama, it's very easy to see from his onboard view that he probably felt he had already successfully overtaken Kubica and was pushed inside unfairly. He probably felt very confident he had the position and would only give it back if instructed to do so, which of course did not happen before Kubica retired. One giant clusterfuck there--the stewards really need to make decisions faster than they have been lately. A 5-second post-race penalty would and should have been the appropriate solution. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.
Vettel did a great job of plowing through the field to get back to 7th, though he'd have had nowhere near the same "recovery drive" for which everyone is praising him without De La Rosa's car falling apart.
Jenson was lucky in some respects to be in the right place at the right time given a few bad circumstances with other drivers to make it to 4th despite his amazing first lap. However, he drove a pretty flawless race all things considered. Lewis drove the balls off his car, too. Very impressive showing by McLaren.
And Webber... what more is there to say? I'd love to see him bring this championship home. His performance in the first part of this season has been incredible despite a number of disadvantages thrown his way--he fully deserved the win at Silverstone and I hope he continues to do well.
I'd love to see the drivers' championship stay close and undecided until the final race. This season is shaping up to be one to remember.
I feel the penalty on Alonso was a bit harsh (exacerbated by the safety car for sure), and though I think he should have given back the position immediately to avoid that drama, it's very easy to see from his onboard view that he probably felt he had already successfully overtaken Kubica and was pushed inside unfairly. He probably felt very confident he had the position and would only give it back if instructed to do so, which of course did not happen before Kubica retired. One giant clusterfuck there--the stewards really need to make decisions faster than they have been lately. A 5-second post-race penalty would and should have been the appropriate solution. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.
Vettel did a great job of plowing through the field to get back to 7th, though he'd have had nowhere near the same "recovery drive" for which everyone is praising him without De La Rosa's car falling apart.
Jenson was lucky in some respects to be in the right place at the right time given a few bad circumstances with other drivers to make it to 4th despite his amazing first lap. However, he drove a pretty flawless race all things considered. Lewis drove the balls off his car, too. Very impressive showing by McLaren.
And Webber... what more is there to say? I'd love to see him bring this championship home. His performance in the first part of this season has been incredible despite a number of disadvantages thrown his way--he fully deserved the win at Silverstone and I hope he continues to do well.
I'd love to see the drivers' championship stay close and undecided until the final race. This season is shaping up to be one to remember.
