Another good result for me, very happy with a 2nd place finish once more
I'll take the points while i can as i keep expecting the usual fast barracudas to switch on the pace
Qually was excellent, really having to push on the limit the whole time. Everytime i set a fast lap then Fabri would pip me by a 10th of a second! On my final flying lap i set a new pb and thought 'yes, bagged 2nd place' only to see Fabri had done same again and pipped me by a 10th
Got a good start in the race and squeezed my nose up between FMG and Fabri heading into T1. The Rift was vital in these situations as i could glance down left and right to see their wing positions and all 3 of us went through side by side without contact
It shook out into 3 of us battling for 2nd position with FMG just ahead. My Brabham was up against two powerhouses in the Lotus 72 and the F312
I was jabbing away at Fabris Fezza whilst the Lotus kept assaulting me from the rear and i was sure i would ultimately lose out on pace. Fortunately my low downforce gave me good pace and i kept being able to slipstream the Ferrari up the long s/f straight/hill. After several laps i got by at T1 and could set off after FMG (yeah right) but he already had a 7 second gap over us battling trio.
The two other cars kept me company for a while but eventually slipped about 6+ seconds behind me. I often caught a glimpse of FMG ahead or Fabri in my mirrors at range, but other than that it was a tough solo last 25minutes of hustling an F1 car at high speed around this amazing track. I didnt put a wheel wrong the whole race but had no answer to FMG's pace ahead.
Finished 2nd drenched in sweat (heavy steering on these cars!) and aching eye-balls from the Rift.
The Rift is epic with these cars, i love just looking over my shoulder at the grid and in combat with other cars.
Not a bad turn out at 11 cars but we are still missing 5 of the guys who said they wanted to race this series
Be nice to fill up the gaps. Where is Max? thought he'd be challenging FMG and Fabri for wins.
@Les, you need to get yourself on the practise server when other drivers are on, best place to pick up setup tips. Understeer was a killer here and took setup work to iron it out.
Next we head to South Africa...Kyalami