Quite an action-picked race. I was surprised by my pace on the qualifying session because i didn't had a single lap with less fuel onboard. I made great lap close to the perfect one and took the pole position.
Dan was quicker on the start and took the lead, but a mistake in the middle of the lap. I went in P1 again but he had a slip stream. Ziu was there as well and unfortunately the two of them colided and after that Dan's car went into mine and i was now in P8.
Little by little i was able to win back position and catch the front 3. I was now in P2 but unfortunately behind me Manfred lock his brakes and went to the grass and straight into my car. I stall the engine and lost so much time. But i don't blame Manfred, there was nothing he can do to protect my car.
After that i had another problem - this time the problem with my wheel. The wheel just disconnected for a moment before the hairpin. I was able to stop the car, as the pedals were working but stall the car and lost more time. And i had to adjust my driving style now that the wheel was turning no more that 90 degrees left and 90 right.
At the end is a miracle that i finish 35 second behind Micha and in P5.
It could have been much better though...
Race replay with camera and commentary:
https://youtu.be/Y4us7p-YS0gAnd at the end i just wanna say few things about Ziu. I am from a southern country as well and i now how you feel. Just don't take this situations too close to your hearth.
Micha saw the things differently and this was the reason for his post.
I had a close look on the replay after the race, but bear in mind that maybe some lag could have made me and Micha see the things differently.
I really hope Ziu, Micha and Paddler will keep driving with us. With you guys is even more fun on the track.
And Ziu just take a a short brake and hopefully we will race again on the road.