Johnny Cecotto Inherits Victory at Memorable French Grand Prix
Qualifying:
* demoted five places for changing engine/gearbox
Report:
Christian Horner has declared the project Paris a crucial one for the future success of Formula One. For that project, a good first impression was elemental; this was very much achieved. The first French Grand Prix in the capital of said country will be remembered by Formula One fans for a very long time to come.
Qualifying promised business as usual, though: the Caterhams were nearly untouchable, Lewis Hamilton grabbing the two points for pole position. Only Jules Bianchi was remotely capable of performing at their level over one lap. With many expecting a Caterham win, things were not looking particularly good for their rivals.
However, the first race for Spanish rookie Carlos Sainz, Jr. proved that F1 can always provide close racing: after a chaotic start and Vettel retiring due to a driver error, up to six cars where within six seconds, fighting for the lead of the race. It looked like an unlikely hero would emerge: former champion Ricciardo led the GP for Calinetic.
Regrettably, the Jamaican team had its hopes smashed by Lewis Hamilton, who turned Daniel around. As usual, someone’s suffering is someone’s blessing: Johnny Cecetto, Jr. was given a position where he could become a race winner in F1 and do so having started 17th, the lowest any winner in the two-race era has ever done.
He fought off his own teammate and Daniel Melrose, who went on to earn Holden’s first podium finish in Formula One, a great success for the Australian car manufacturer. Other points scorers also told amazing stories, especially Bradley Dagnall, who silenced doubters of his place in the sport’s greatest series.
Race:
Fastest Lap:
Daniel Ricciardo -1:32.985
Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:
Bradley Dagnall – looked better than his old man and his famous brother today.
Reject Of The Race:
Lewis Hamilton – stupid move ruins his own chances at getting closer to the title and Calinetic’s day.