Silverstone 2009 - back down on earth

[gwaevalarin]

I really shouldn't be that disappointed. Jenson couldn't possibly win every race of the season. Or even finish on the podium every time. And coming in 6th is not a disaster. Far from it.
They had to have a problem or a bit of bad luck sometime. But did it have to be Silverstone of all places? Did it have to be his home GP? *sighs*

At least they know what the problem is and Ruben's 3rd place as well as Jenson's amazing last stint prove that, in general, the car is still quick. Because how much fun where those last few laps? Too bad they weren't enough to get past Rosberg and Massa. And hey, when you look at it that way, the podium was only 5 seconds away in the end.
Jenson pretty much lost that one to the tyres and Trulli's bad start. And the fact that I think of this race as "lost" just shows how spoiled I'm already.

And let's not forget: Congrats to Mark for another podium.

Results:
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Mark Webber
3. Rubens Barichello
4. Felipe Massa
5. Nico Rosberg
6. Jenson Button
7. Jarno Trulli
8. Kimi Räikkönen

And now let's leave this race behind us and wait for the German one in three weeks where Jenson will spoil Vettel's party. ;)

Comments

[flora2y5.livejournal.com]

Hello sad gripgirl!

Is the fact that a german won something that cheers you up a bit?

At least he will get some points. Okay, I know that it`s not making it any better.

I saw just the fist 20 rounds so I can`t really make a comment about the race.

I`m sure that he will do better next race!!

[flora2y5.livejournal.com]

You`r not weird!
I had the same thing with my huge love for Manchester United 10 years ago! I was so happy after they won the Champions League 1999 over Bayern Munich. But to be honest, I`m still happy if anyone wins against Bayern.

Is the "english patriotism" overarching all kinds of sports or just F1?