F1

Race Report-The story of the early part of the race had to be Mark Weber. Weber, who’s best ever qualifying effort landed him in the front row next to Michael Schumacher, had a miserable start. He basically went all the way to the back of the grid when he nearly stalled his car. A foreboding may have come in the formation lap when he nearly stalled the first time.

Weber’s poor start allowed Rubens and Juan to pass and pursue Schumacher. Rubens eventually went off course allowing Montoya to pass. For the rest of the race, a 3 stopper, it remained the same. Montoya closed to within 3 seconds, but he could never get any closer.

Ralfie blew an engine about halfway through the race and Raikkonen dropped out a bit later. Within 20 laps Weber and Zsolt Baumgartner were a lap down.

I know it’s only two races into the season, but some of these drivers have to be getting worried about their jobs.

BAR had a good run and continued to show the improvement they displayed in winter and spring testing.

The race started with clearing skies, but as the day wet on the skies darkened and raindrops were clearly visible a couple of times. Ferrari started with the softer tyre compound and it was to their advantage as track temperatures had dropped nearly 40 degrees.

Ultimately it was Schumacher taking first, Montoya second and Button garnering his first career podium.