Sunday 14 September 2008

Happy Vettel


Kudos to Sebastian Vettel and Toro Russo team’s maiden win in an outstanding Italy grand prix. This season has been remarkable as all pars, I suppose Valencia, and every race has been sheer entertainment. He is now the youngest winner of a grand prix and his the potential to be a huge player in the future of formula one.
The horrid conditions situated in Monza was similar those at Monaco and Silverstone. It resulted in a phenomenal race full of unpredictability and sheer delight for the fans.
Vettel qualified in pole and it came quite as a shock and his ability withstand the pressure was breath taking and in all honesty he made it looked rather easy. When he was out in front, he was racing not only to maintain his led but also to enhance it. Winning by twelve seconds and achieving that with having two pits stop where most had only one.
The Germans performance has relinquish the status that formula one is about to embark in a new golden era and age of the sport with youngsters like Lewis Hamilton, Robert Kubica, Vettel, Fernando Alonso (even), Timo Glock, and Sebastien Bourdais seem pinnacle to the future of sport.
It was odd seeing another German being successful in the Italian grand prix as Michael Schumacher was always triumphant here with the country native Ferrari team. Even Schumacher would have been proud with Vettel’s performance and would have congratulated his compatriot.
As for Hamilton, it was probably one of the most professional races I have seen from him as he managed to finished seventh with Felipe Massa sixth, to keep his world champions lead intact, albeit it is only a point.
Chicanes seemed to be everyone’s mind as TV pundits watched closely for any unfair advantages and this will blow over soon as it is the newest controversy to talk about.
Heikki Kovalainen finished a creditable second to support the team standings, as he was particularly good in the wet conditions.
After this, it is a shame we have to wait two weeks for the night race in Singapore and that is going to be exciting.

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