I am more than proud with my consistency here. I cannot remember a single small inaccuracy or an outbreak here. I was in a perfect shape from start to finish.
The start was good, I was in P6 but was able to overtake 2 cars with 2 wheels on the dirt so the fans can have their show.
Then Hristo and Enrique both went off and it was me and Phil once again, this time for P2. I was careful not to outbreak myself here with lots of fuel in the tank and was braking earlier than needed. However, my power on the straights kept me in front of Phil and we battled for 9 laps without a single contact, even though we were close in so many moments.
Then, unfortunately Phil and Enrique had a contact, and I was driving lonely in P2.
I knew Enrique is far faster than me, so I did not fight much when he approached to overtake me. P3 was my spot now and with less fuel I started taking a little bit more risks.
Exactly here I started driving like an AI, lap after lap within 1 second from fastest lap to slowest for the remainder of the race with later braking and more speed in the middle of the corners. That's how I kept going with the same pace as P4 and P5 - Doni and Fulvio and was able to keep my 5 second lead. At the end I pushed even more, as Doni shifted to 6th and started flying in the final 5 laps. Fortunately, at the end the gap was 3 second in my favor.
I had a few test wins, some more podiums here in UKGPL, and a P2 and Indy with the 55s, but this is my proudest podium here because of the consistency and concentration I kept from start to finish. I am very happy and proud.
Gratts to evilClive and Enrique.
My stream replay (+ an AC event if we have fans in the house
) :
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2119810862