Quali was great with a PR and .1s of the BT11 WR, without tow! Uli and Tristan motivated me a lot, and very happy with that pole.
Start went well (as often only used 1st for start, however took a risk with the engine needing more revs to keep in the powerband) but sadly with Uli close behind I braked too late on cold tires and heavy fuel load. Hard into the hay bales and some suspension damage, and car was a bit looser in left turns and tighter in right turns, so did need to adjust and to adapt. Uli and Tristan went by in the process...
Then got back up to speed and was able to pass Tristan and hunt down Uli. Went side by side but had to give in the lead after the straight. Had a few offs and went loose, and also Tristan bumped me into the hay bales braking too late. That evened out the damage and car was more neutral after that.
Another off meant Tris went by, but after that in the last 5 laps we closed down the gap to Uli from 6s to 2s. Sadly in the last lap I had another off, and had to settle for 3rd in stead of closing in on Tristan and Uli...
Mixed feelings, too many mistakes, also due to damage, but enjoyed the racing and the clean laps. Have to be satisfied with podium and laprecords...
Congrats Uli, another good win and well deserved, and good job Tristan! Wished I wouldn't have made that Lap 1 mistake that compromised my race. Car was a bit unpredictable after that but I gave everything I had! Also well done finishers and commiseration to the retirements...
I think 65 Pro is my favo league
Very competitive and a great field of drivers!