DEAR BERNIE: re Bahrain GP 2010 - conclusions

Counterfeit correspondence from a (parallel) F1 universe...

Dear Bernie,

What have we learned from the first Grand Prix of 2010? Firstly, let’s face it, the racing was processional – so much so in fact that questions are already being raised about the new F1 regulations. Let’s hope this is not a sign of things to come. As to how the field is shaping up, it is, broadly speaking, breaking down into the stragglers, the midfield and a group of four top teams likely to battle it out for the constructors’ title. (A hierarchy that could by the way make qualifying – never a very easy sell at the best of times – bit of a yawn). Of the leading runners, Team Energy Drink have a quick car but, looking at both pace and reliability, it is Team Prancing Horse who have started the season on the gallop. At Team GB there was little evidence on the face of it to back up the theory held by some that Benson Jutton’s smooth driving style might help him vis-à-vis Hewis Lamilton (the absence this year of in-race refuelling making for heavier fuel loads and more onus on the driver to manage tyre wear and brakes etc, maybe favouring a less aggressive style). Meanwhile, I have to tell you that The Great One aka Schumi II did look a tad rusty on his return – but I still fancy him to drive himself and his Team Germany into more challenging form as the season unfolds. But perhaps my main conclusion is that I can see no reason at this stage to change my original prediction (for which I claim no great credit) that Ernando Falonso will be the 2010 Formula 1 world champion.

Wim Still Somewhat Expectant

PS Race result here.

Comments

[wim]

@ The Worm: Interesting tip. Let me just say that in general I increasingly find the BBC's televised sports coverage to be nauseatingly sycophantic.

@ dupin: I am looking forward to using Boss Rrawn.

[dupin]

On spoonerisms, it's Button's to lose.

[The Worm]

Worrying signs of a red dominance... In the commentary box, the BBC radio team matched the prancing horse in demonstrating their absolute superiority. Radio 5 lynchpin David Croft is a petrolhead who speaks with the enthusiam of two men (maybe he has Jonathan Legard's) and improvises things that need to be said rather than JL's pre-prepared facts. Replacing micro-man Anthony Davison as pundit for this one was Jacques Villeneuve who made an assured and authoritative debut and, pleasingly for a pundit, spoke without ambiguity or compromise. Does anyone share my difficulty with Legard?