Race report
Was happy with qualifying in 4th place as I think there was only 2 tenths between the top 4 so was a really close session.
My start went well, managed to hold my position and I think may of even got up to 3rd at some point. I know at that start I had some close laps with a couple of people but I can't remember exactly who it was, but it was the best start to a race from the enjoyment point of view. At about lap 5 I think I make a mistake which puts me back in 4th and this when Oli is on my tail. A couple of laps go past where we trade places all fair and clean. Think it was lap 6 or 7 when we came out of the hare-pin side by side all the way down to the left hander when I was on the inside (tbf not on racing line) and Oli was on the outside, we both brake at the same time and Oli turns into the corner slightly ahead as he had the better racing line. As I exit the corner I catch his left rear only slightly and that sends him round in a spin. I slow right down, virtually stop but before he even had a chance to see I was letting him back through, he had quit. So, yeah the incident may have been my fault, but it wasn't malicious or unfair racing as I definitely slowed right down to a near stop to let him through. Anyway,a few laps later my tires start to go and I pit in at the end of lap 11 with my options basically red. I come out I think behind Jamie but I can' remember. He must have started on the primes as I came out on a fresh set, I started to close the 6 second gap. Caught him up and a good battle with him, although it didn't last too long. From then on my race was lonely and a couple of mistakes by me ruined my chances of catching the top 3, as in the last few laps I was catching TADGER super fast. So for me I was the same as what TADGER said, thinking what could have been if I didn't make those silly mistakes. Still, glad with a 4th place, and pleased with consistently scoring good points.
Questions
1. Yeah like said in my report I made some silly mistakes where I was racing alone, which cost me time and my eventual finishing position. Although I was pleased with my pace throughout the race.
2. Qualifying went well, went out early and put in a 1.16.6xx I think. So I came in to save my tires and watched as I slipped down to 4th. But like I said before there were only 2 tenths between the top 4 so a real close and exciting session.
3. Yep glad the rain stayed away thins weekend but I never mind for a bit of rain as it changes everything for a race.
Can't wait for Hungary next weekend, one of my favourite tracks on the calendar. See you all next week..