Late Error by Bianchi Opens Up Title Battle
Qualifying:
Report:
Jules Bianchi had given up a significant amount of points but still arrived with a chance to secure the world title after F1’s long break full of revolution. He was looking to turn things in the right direction.
For the majority of the race, things looked just right, he had the race under control after passing pole-setter Lando Norris, who had ended Precision’s attempt at beating Red Bull Racing’s record of 13 consecutive pole positions.
Unfortunately, in the late part of the race, his worn tyres caused a missed brake point and a tragic retirement, leaving his teammate to cut down the point differential to a touchdown. A third place for Daniel Melrose means he’s also still in contention.
The two Caterham drivers wasted a good qualifying through an amateur error and a lack of emotional control respectively, whereas young, experienced drivers like Agyemang-Badu and Davies proved their mettle and took advantage of the late-race chaos.
Race:
* 30-second penalty for causing an avoidable accident
Fastest Lap:
Diego Álvarez Torrente – 1:28.580
Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:
Marcel Agyemang-Badu – professional drive reminded the world why he’s the last driver to win a race for Ferrari.
Reject Of The Race:
Caterham’s drivers – wasting precious chances is not gonna help secure them P2 in the WCC.