I decided the view from the front of the grid is much nicer, than with the wards at the rear. Took to the lead at the first hairpin, without need of a hairy moment, short cut, or wig-gle, and hoped it would be permanent.
In due course, there arrived a Phillipe and assistants, intent on re-arranging things. A clip at the rear resulted, as my pursuer carried more speed through a tight left. And then a mirror image at the tight right, as I took on the barbarous role. No serious harm done, but a gyratory moment for both, and loss of the lead. Seemed to me to be 2 racing incidents, while fighting closely.
With Walter let loose, I was hotly persued by a Honda for 2nd, until there came the nasty silence of a broken motor, which happened again at the same spot, several laps later. So parked up by a frame hungry fountain - a beautiful spot for a rant. Don't believe 'til now, I've ever blown 2 motors in a single race, so suspect it was water in the works. :'(
Some very competitive and skillful racing at this tough track. Sad to see the high rate of disco's. I suggest Moderators keep track of this attrition, and when it started, as it has become a constant and unwelcomed factor.