Putters and Racers

Phew! What a race! Cars going off at the first corner was so comical. I have never been so amused in F1. Thanks to the TV crews for the way they captured the making of the most expensive car park.

Restarting the race was sensible, as Weber mentioned in the post race conference. And talking about the post race events. I for a moment thought that Massa and Alonso would actually end up in a fist fight on the podium. Schumi must have been wondering why did he leave F1 for guy like Massa. Massa, to be frank may have the pace in the qualifying. But when it comes to racing under pressure, I don't think he has what it takes to become a world champion. He just loses it. Alonso did a good job with the overtaking and he deserved the win.

Now focusing on the other big sports event of the day, the British Open. And the contrast between the two couldn't be greater. In one the racers are driving past at 300kmph and in the other they players are strolling on pristine grass on a sunny day. Yeah, I was watching it on and off. And then Sergio missed the put on the 18th hole and the playoff was called upon to decide the winner I was all hooked. I know the basics of golf, not the finer details like what happens when you drive the ball into a pond or stream. But that's another discussion, on another day. Getting back to the play off, you somehow knew at the back of the mind that it was not going to be Sergio's day after the way the ball kissed the edge on the 18th. And Harrington was so calm and composed. By far the best Open championships for a very long time.