decided that monaco is a great GP but a crap race.
What? I don't think we were watching the same race because I thought it was a brilliant race! Right up until the red flag of course... I can see them changing the rule about being allowed to change tyres after a red flag. Had it been on the old Bridgestones, it wouldn't have made a blind bit of difference because they were so durable. The rule needs updating for the new Pirellis.
Hamilton needs a bit more self control at times although one of those accidents wasnt 100% his fault the one where massa hit webber 1st.
I think that was his fault too. He just lunged down the inside on a gap that was always going to close in on him. He was too far behind. The only thing that wasn't Lewis' fault was Massa crashing. We didn't see the run up to the tunnel, but you can assume that Hamilton got a better exit before the tunnel and was on the inside of Massa. So Massa should have lifted off to avoid going on the marbles. He should have known that there is only one ending to going wide in the tunnel!
I like Lewis and his driving style too. But on his comments afterwards... that's all heat of the moment. It wasn't right to say but still. Having said that, I like the way Hamilton is and how he wears his emotions on his sleeve. It's what gives him his character and I think also infuences the way he is on track. Some drivers out there are robots when it comes to interviews. Very PC. Don't like that, althought I understand why they are like that. It's nice to see a bit of human emotion every once in a while. I love the fact that if he has even a sniff of a chance at overtaking, he'll go for it. Sometimes it doesn't work out, and sometimes it does. For everytime he's run into someone (not happened very often at all), there's a brilliant move where he makes a blinding pass - and then some!
I see it from his perspective. Quick all the way through free practice, first in Q1 and Q2, and because of a team decision to have one run in Q3, it cought him out with the accident. He knew he had a great chance for a win and make up ground on Vettel. So when things went south for him he got frustrated and it was clear on track. He lost his patience and wanted to get past people there and then. Hence his scrappy race! All the incidents were his fault, no doubt.
On Red Bull, I just love the way they are at the races! Not like any other team. Reminds me like the olden days when you had people cocking about and having a good time. Enjoying the moment! What makes it better with Red Bull is they are a high profile team, winning championships, and they STILL joke around, blasting music out of their garages and partying hard! Don't see that with any other team.