Nov 26, 2012

Good end of 2012 Formula 1 season

The last race of 2012 season, in Interlagos, can be described in few words. It was simply great. Taking into account the long season with 20 races and all the good drivers in very good cars, 2012 was awesome. 

Image taken from FIA Facebook Page

But now looking Sâo Paulo, it was as it was predicted. Rainy.
There are many facts that made Interlagos intersting. Starting because the Driver's Championship wasn't decided. Sebastian Vettel had before the race 13 points with the second, Fernando Alonso. Alonso must finished in the podium, and Vettel with few points. That situation happened the most of the race, but finally Vettel did a good job and now he is the World Champion for 3rd time with Red Bull Racing - Renault.

Another fact is that Interlagos was Michael Schumacher last F1 race in his life. After 20+ years he started running he is almost done. 

Image taken from FIA Facebook Page. (MOTORSPORT - F1 2012 - GRAND PRIX OF BRAZIL - SAO PAULO - 23 TO 25/11/2012 - PHOTO : ERIC VARGIOLU / DPPI)
Photo: Interlagos, Sunday– Ross: “Michael gives you a real understanding of why he is so special and has achieved seven world championships” http://bit.ly/TXF2uO
Taken from Mercedes AMG Petronas Facebook Page

Another special situations were that Sâo Paulo's race was the last for Lewis Hamilton in McLaren (who will drive next year in Mercedes), last race for Sergio Pérez in Sauber (who will drive next year in McLaren).

The rainy forecast in Interlagos decided the race. Tyre strategy was really important. Both Red Bull Racing - Renault and Ferrari failed in their strategies. But Finally they could know what to do.
Vettel had a terrible incident in the 1st lap. Fortunately he could continue driving. There were more incidents. Hamilton was beaten by german Hulkenberg (Force India), who made a good race. The best of the year.
Mark Webber, Vettel's partner drove in a bad way.

Taken from FIA Facebook Page. (MOTORSPORT - F1 2012 - GRAND PRIX OF BRAZIL - SAO PAULO - 23 TO 25/11/2012 - PHOTO : JEAN MICHEL LE MEUR / DPPI)

Vettel Won. He did a good job all the year with a good car. Alonso in the second position, in the Championship, did the best all the year but without the car to give a real battle. Raikkonen in 3rd position run as he knows. Hamilton showed he is a very good driver.

Next season will be better. There will be great drivers in nice teams!

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