Thursday 30 July 2015

Half time orange's at the ready

So here we are. The summer break in the 2015 Formula 1 season is upon us. It's crazy to think we're already half way through the season, it really has sped past us and overtook us up Eau Rouge. Because I'm the gift that keeps on giving I'm going to review the first half of the season for you, so you don't have time to realise that we have FOUR whole weeks without Formula 1!!

With all the emotion surrounding the Hungarian Grand Prix. The race was the perfect way to head into the summer break and an incredibly fitting way to say goodbye to Jules. It had all the action you could have asked for and a podium that I don't think anyone predicted.
A smile off between the Top 3 Drivers' at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Over the course of summer break I'll be reviewing each and every race giving you something to keep you occupied until the light goes green on FP1 in Spa at the end of August.

Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow as I go back to the beginning in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.

Wednesday 29 July 2015

Ciao Jules

To see the Motorsport Community come together over the past week has really touched me as a fan of Formula 1. It's been an incredibly tough week after the devastating passing of Jules Bianchi and seeing images from the funeral of his family, friends and colleagues laying him to rest and then all the wonderful tributes that were made to him over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, I can't put into words how emotional it has been.

I was only one when Senna sadly died at Imola and didn't really understand the significant loss there was in Formula 1 until I became a fan of the sport and started to learn more about the history.
Watching the tragic accident that happened at Suzuka last October just broke me. I felt sick. I had the same emotion after Massa's accident back in 2009 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, so I was expecting the same outcome. Jules would be taken to hospital for precaution and then released and we'd see him jump back in the car at the next Grand Prix.

When news reported back to the paddock of Jules' condition, I was in complete denial. I didn't want to believe that this was happening and to such a promising young talent. I along with a lot of other Formula 1 fans would have put good money down on seeing Jules Bianchi's named engraved into the World Drivers' Champion trophy in years to come.

Forever In Our Hearts
Jules Bianchi had such a huge presence in Formula 1 and it just didn't feel right watching without him, and with the updates from his father appearing in the media, I couldn't get my head around the whole thing. When I woke up to the news of his passing I was heartbroken. I hadn't felt emotion like that since my best friend passed away a couple of years ago. Even though I'd only met him a couple of times you still get that powerful feeling of grief. You still mourn the loss of a young guy who was destined for great things.

The minute silence that was held for Jules before the Hungarian Grand Prix was the most heart felt action I've witnessed in Formula 1. To see everyone come together in unity was heartwarming beyond anything.

Jules Bianchi will forever be remembered by everyone up and down the Formula 1 grid. He will forever be in the hearts of Formula 1 fans around the world. Thank you Jules for providing one of my favourite memories in Formula 1. Monaco 2014 will always be remembered.

Knowing that you're no longer in pain is the closure we can all take away now. You are truly, truly missed.

Ciao Jules