Welcome back Suzuka! Quite why F1 hasn’t been here for two years is a complete mystery as it’s simply one of the best circuits in the world. Nothing against the guys at Fuji but their track is no comparison and won’t be missed this year!
If the race is anything like qualifying then we really will have a spectacle to behold. We’re really really happy that none of the drivers were seriously injured after their various shunts and hats off to the FIA safety team who really have improved the driver protection aspects of Formula One cars over the last few years.
After a long and extremely welcome lack of activity the dubious, and suspiciously timed, FIA grid penalties are back and leaving, not only the teams, but the fans in a state of total confusion as to where their drivers actually start the race tomorrow.
We’re told that the final grid positions will be announced / decided by the FIA on race day morning which leaves you wondering – what was the point of watching today’s qualifying sessions if the results were only going to be manipulated and changed anyway?
So let’s become fortune tellers then: Vettel wins at Suzuka , Barrichello has a great race and scores good points and, would you believe it, Jenson doesn’t score any – two races to go and three drivers can now all win the championship – but hey you’ll have to wait until the last lap of the last race to find out which one it is – Oh no – that was last years storyline wasn’t it!!
Sorry for the sarcasm folks but cmon!!