Well what a weekends racing we had, and just goes to show what a bit of precipitation can do to spice up the on track action. Add to this mix one of the Great Arenas of Motorsport and you were pretty much guaranteed a memorable experience.
I am not of course talking about the exploits of Schumacher et al in China, but of a meeting which kicked off Live, at a much more sociable hour!
I wrote last week about the success of the A1GP series last year, and judging by the series opening at the mighty Zandvoort, this sophomore year is going to be something very special indeed.
It didn’t seem to matter that by knocking 10 minutes off the sprint race it had become more pointless than ever, because those ten minutes were added to the feature – and the feature was a corker.
Of course it was slightly annoying that when the Dutch heavens finally opened in a monsoon-like styleé, we shot back to a London studio and some slightly embarrassed faces. Still it is reassuring to know that it is not only my sky dish that won’t work in the rain.
France led, then Britain looked to Steel the Show but were caught out by the rain. Then to the Home fans delight the Dutch car took the lead, but gambled the track would stay wet and would eventually be caught. The USA braved the wet on slicks in a gamble which very nearly paid off, but it was to be Germany who eventually came through at the flag to taste the bubbly.
This series in it’s second year is overflowing with talented young drivers eager to show the world what they can do, and the series is stronger for it.
It was even alleged that Mercedes motorsport supremo Norbert Haug has skipped the Chinese GP, to go and watch Hulkenburg. He must have been pleased with what he saw.
Dispite Jon’s opinions to the opposite, I can see a long and healthy future for the A1GP, after all Jon did tell me with all sincerity 3 years ago that there would never be another GP at Silverstone - apparently 2007 ticket sales are going very well!
It is sadly lost on Sky to the casual viewer, and would benefit from a terrestrial Highlights package. The Qualifying is still bonkers and the Sprint race could afford with loosing another 20 minutes and disappearing altogether. However the ingredients are there, and I can't wait until they arrive back at Brands Hatch in February.
It all of course continues this weekend at Brno, and I shall certainly be watching.
- Oh and apparently there is an F1 race as well!
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Indeed, a good race had by all - and the anchorwoman beats Steve Rider and Mark Blundell anyday.
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