F1 Highs & Lows

Over the past fortnight, the best and worst of F1 has to offer. After the debacle of the Belgian GP, I was ready to think that, perhaps, my love of the sport was slightly misplaced. The race itself was great, and if the stewards hadn't been so blatently Ferrari biased, it would have stood up as a damned fine race.

Then Monza. What a race! What a weekend! Vettel did well and deservedly won a tough race. He's going to be one to watch in the future.

What was the greatest thing about Monza though, was the actual racing that was taking place all along the grid. There were some very brave drives in arduous conditions.......

......perhaps all is well with F1....perhaps if they can drive out the corrupt and professionally inept and let the teams and drivers do their job

F1 in France

It's a little sad that the French Grand Prix may not be held at Magny-Cours next year. I know it's not a spectators circuit but, by heck, it's a fantastic race to watch on television. And the drivers love it too.

So - to the race. I think I must be a curse on F1. For years I was a Jordan fan, only for them to slide out of he sport. The only racing drivers I ever really got behind was Heinz Harald Frentzen, and Jenson Button! I should never have started suppoting Lewis Hamilton and Mclaren. I feel almost guilty because, if there is a fairness in the world, he should be way out ahead in the drivers standings. He did deserve the drive through but it broke my heart to admit it. I cannot understand why someone at Mclaren didn't get on the radio and tell hm to back off. They mus have known that the stewards would have looked into it; they had to do in the interests of fairness. I can't blame lewis; just can't find it in my heart to do it. The red mist must have settled over him as he had to try and make up a substantial amount of places.

Silverstones next, on 6th July. This is his home circuit. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for both him and the team. Kovalainen did a pretty good job in France (4th) and I hope he can ride shotgun for Lewis at Silverstone. What a joy that would be; a 1 -2 for Mclaren!!

Sigh! I may have to support Ferrari for this to happen, knowing my luck!!

Big wow factors of the race - Jarno Trulli in a Toyota tank taking on & holding off some pretty big heavyweights. He proved he's not just a qualification king.

Big low points of the race - Jenson retiring again. BMW not converting a solid result from last race. Williams struggling at the rear of the field again.

Well done Manchester United - let's move onto a real sport

With the risk of incurring my dads wrath, I have to say that Manchester United actually deserved to win last night - so a big 'well done'.

Now I'm not a big footie fan, but that was a damned good game and both United and Chelsea put 100% effort into it. It was a shame for Chelsea that it came down to penalties but, gosh, bet you were all on the edge of your sofa's as each player stepped up to the penalty spot!

Anyhow, that's all over now...the real sports on this weekend....the Monaco Grand Prix.
I'm hoping Lewis Hamilton has a bit of luck. And he may need it! While he's driving with Mclaren, he has my backing & I'll be cheering him on.

The one I'll really be cheering for is David Coulthard. It's his home turf, and the guy is a genius. I hope he gets in the points. Jenson Button needs to give Honda a massive kick up the arse. I think he should stay with them; they will develop into a great team (look at what Michael Schumacher did for Ferrari).

For all you petrol heads out there.....we are going to the British Grand Prix again this year and will be meeting up with Pat & Patrick again. Anyone else whos thinking of going should let us know so we can organise a space for camping together. It's going to be a blast this year so pleeeassseeee try & make it!!! (ps sharon & I will be getting a camper van this year for Emily - usually we'd tent but we have to look out for bambino - no snide comments about us being soft!!)