The Best man Wins at Silverstone

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Published: July 11, 2010

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If I’m honest, I don’t quite know how to evaluate this race. I think it was, compared to other events this year, definitely a competitive one. I was happy to see Webber cross the line in first place, especially after the baffling decision to favour Vettel for qualifying. Similarly, I was pleased that the British fans' loyalty was rewarded with strong finishes from their men.

However, as an Alonso fan, I was outraged at his penalty and felt that his demotion to the back of the pack ruined an otherwise pleasing race. I was also disappointed to see Vettel carve his way so easily through the pack after a very fortunate safety car period.

Of course the Vettel stuff was, for many, great to watch, and also completely in the German driver’s control. Therefore my irritation in that respect is purely personal; but the Alonso incident really bugged me and I think it will take a good while for the red mist to clear from in front of my eyes, and for me think about quite how well this race actually turned out, when considering the alternative result (a dull Red Bull walkover).

Anyway on to the start, and it was a good one.

The Red Bulls pulled away excellently and were wheel to wheel into turn one. As a fan who is not keen on Vettel, I saw the manoeuvre from the German off the line as an attempt to push Webber into the barriers. Vettel fans will argue that Webber gave his teammate no room into the first corner and forced Vettel off. I think a clear-minded, neutral fan would simply conclude that the start was a good’un!

Hamilton worked his way up into the mix, and Button and Kubica were able to capitalise on a poor start from Alonso.

In all of the confusion Vettel found himself off the track and in trouble as a slight knock with Hamilton had caused a puncture; the German slipped to the back of the pack and would now have to limp to the pits.

Massa had picked up a puncture ea...
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