We couldn’t believe it when a Force India car got pole yesterday and today it proved it was not a fluke. It had consistent speed and even though it did not win, came; a deserved second behind another first, for this season; yes a Ferrari winning. Yes, it was a race of firsts, the first points for Force India and the first win for Ferrari in a dismal season, the first “did not finish” for Brawn (unfortunately Jenson Button) as he was taken out on the first lap with Lewis Hamilton who was also taken out.
Spa is a favourite for drivers often described as a roller coaster ride and there is no doubt often brings surprise results with high speeds and less down force needed. The first corner often brings trouble and you can say that the accidents that happened further down the track probably were caused by drivers off their normal line with dirty tyres trying to keep out of trouble.
What wasn’t a first was Barrichello’s inability to get off the start line. He eventually got away at the back of the field, he then finished 7th with oil pouring from his car, which promptly caught fire in the pit lane.
After Jenson was taken out by a Renault, he must have thought that was his championship in trouble, but in reality even though points were gained to get closer, his leads was only reduced by 2 points with Barrichello finishing 7th.
It was different; it was good racing and good for Formula one.
