Rod Torque: Best of British on a Sunday
We saw tremendous scraps between the best of the best.
It was British entertainment at it’s very best last Sunday, with Wimbledon, World Cup cricket and motor racing all on the go.
There was just too much to watch and they were all very exciting.
I have been in England for almost two months and am enjoying myself immensely.
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In the near future I will also report on the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Silverstone, venue for the British Grand Prix, on a cool, sunny day was fantastic.
We saw tremendous scraps between the best of the best.
There was a sea of Union Jacks as a packed, loyal crowd cheered Lewis Hamilton to victory.
It was exciting from start to finish on this ultra high-speed and very wide track, where overtaking really is possible.
The race started with Valtteri Bottas leading from pole but with Hamilton continuously snapping at his heels.
At the first pit stop the order changed and Hamilton led the race from then on, with a series of terrific challenges from those behind him.
Max Verstappen drove brilliantly in his Honda-powered Red Bull eventually, after a safety car intervention, getting himself past a very determined Charles Leclerc, who was driving his Ferrari to the limit in order to stay ahead of his staunch rival.
Unfortunately, later in the race Sebastian Vettel who had closed in on Verstappen, very dramatically crashed into him when he outbraked himself.
It was Vettel’s fault and he had to go the pits for damage repairs, eventually finishing in 16th place. What a pity!
Verstappen continued after both had spun off the track, with only limited damage, but he was passed by several competitors.
He should have finished on the podium ahead of Pierre Gasly and Leclerc, but had to accept fifth place.
Results:
1 Lewis Hamilton; 2 Valtteri Bottas; 3 Charles Leclerc; 4 Pierre Gasly; 5 Max Verstappen; 6 Carlos Sainz; 7 Daniel Ricciardo; 8 Kimi Raikkonen; 9 Daniil Kvyat; 10 Niko Hulkenberg.
Drivers: 1 Lewis Hamilton 223; 2 Valtteri Bottas 184; 3 Max Verstappen 136; 4 Sebastian Vettel 123; 5 Charles Leclerc 120.
Team: 1 Mercedes 407; 2 Ferrari 243; 3 Red Bull 191.
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