You can let the evolution of events, from most to least, a rather bitter taste of the action of the Asturian pilot, but if we consider the performance of Felipe Massa as the average reference of what could give the Ferrari in Montmelo (more or less)(, because I think that Massa is now below that car), a 5th position was the ultimate prize to which they could aspire. This time, there was no speed or pace of career.
Achieving fourth place in the starting grid was a real prodigy. A back that as declared the own Alonso, would have been impossible to repeat. But the miracle did not end there, they became more still to the first braking of end of line, after a release that did roar of admiration at the Circuit de Catalunya as I am afraid that it was not from the unforgettable last of Mansell, Senna in 91.
However, and despite to dream for a moment with a podium that seemed virtually impossible seen Ferrari race pace, the harsh reality was evident as soon as Sebastian Vettel was to do with clean air, and are intensified as Alonso rode hard gums in his car, who was sentenced to the Asturian to carry a rate of unfortunate career during more than half career. It is not surprising that Vettel and Hamilton ended up doubling you, though it should be noted that they did so in less than 50 laps. You calculad the dramatic differences in time per lap.
These tougher than normal Pirelli which harmed both the pace of Ferrari, seemed to sit him wonder to the piloting of Lewis Hamilton. The career of the British was superb. Not surrendered at any time, and could extend the heads-up for victory with Vettel until the final lap of the race, something unprecedented in Montmelo. And eye, that this has also happened in Montmelo circuit where Red Bull and its perfect aerodynamic performance would have swept the rest. After the dismissal of Turkey, I think that McLaren will give more war than Red Bull provided.
Jenson Button also made an extraordinary career, despite his poor start. That determined its strategy, but is once again shows that with a good car and the right hands, any reasonable strategy can become successful. Because no mistake, finish ahead of poleman in Montmelo is without doubt a success (the man of the pole had won 16 of 20 races on this track). On Mark Webber best not be extended too. This Webber is not that of last year, and his career at Montmelo was somewhat incomprehensible.
The custom made almost no comment the victories of Vettel, but in this race we will make a break to give a few strokes. I believe that this time Vettel was pressed for truth, and with a car that has a KERS with obvious problems, managed to defend himself from the pressure that must assume behind having an uncle as Hamilton hoping that you will pass half a meter in a braking to plunge into the interior. The German has very good to be the champion of the world in 2011, but again, that does not is it despiste, because Hamilton is going to war until the end.
I will conclude with several comments that to watch the race on the circuit can be seen more clearly. Hispania is already, at least, at the height of Virgin. A pity the abandonment of Liuzzi, but the performance is great. As it was that of the Lotus, and this time at the hands of Kovalainen and Trulli. Great race both, that stick Force India, Toro Rosso and some Williams. As it is in school language, it is moving properly. Sergio Perez's Carreron to achieve its first points, with overtaking Massa included on a nothing simple site. It was not too bad the comeback of Nick Heidfeld. About Jaime Alguersuari I do not know what to say, but not paints things nothing good, and that he could more or less follow in the footsteps of teammate during the entire race.
I know that I left things, but I assure you that I left Toyota with the feeling of having lived one of the most disputed events on this track, primarily by the differences that they provide the Pirelli tires. The DRS is a help, but is not as critical as you want to sell, because cars with similar pace, has become clear that advance is not something to give to the button and ready. Now come circuits where Ferrari does not have to suffer so much, and can even go very well. Do not miss the North: Red Bull and McLaren believe that this year they are unattainable.
