German Grand Prix!

In July 25th, the German Grand Prix took place in Hockenheim, Germany. This is very important race for German drivers. Six drivers are from German, so many German come to watch the Grand Prix every year. Especially they like Michael Schmacher (Mercedes), because he had been world champion seven times, he is called a legend. However now his teammate is good condition than he is. He is also German, his name is Nico Rosberg. His father was F1 driver, too. Nico is one of my favorite drivers. One of my favorite drivers, his name is Nico Hurkenberg. He is in Williams, he is three years older than I am. He is the youngest in German drivers. He is a rookie but his driving very strong and powerful, so I love him. Adrian Sutil (Force India) and Timo Grock (Virgin) are also German. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) is fastest German driver, he is as young as Nico Hulkenberg. He is 4th now in world champion. His rival is his team mate Mark Webber. Their team is very fast!

Hockenheiming Circuits was made for race, the circuit length 4,5474kms a lap. They has 13 turns and clockwise. Built by Mercedes-Benz as as a test track in the 1930s, Hockenheim first welcomed F1 to the circuit in 1970 when drivers threatened to boycott the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring on safety grounds. Safety measures had already been introduced at Hockenheim following the death of Jim Clark in 1968, where chucanes were added to the track's two main straights. However, the rave returned to the Nuburgring the following year, where it remained until 1977 when Hockenheim became the regular home of the German Grand Prix until 2006.

The weather is very good, the weather was 22℃ and the road surface temperature was 36℃. At 9:00 p.m. (Japanese time) the race started, the pole position was Sebastian, the front row was Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), and 2nd row was Felipe Massa (Ferrari). Nico Hurkenberg started in 10th gridVitaly Petrov (Renault) started in 13th grid, and Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) started in 15th grid. At first corner, Seb went to hold down Alonso, Felipe stepped front, and after Alonso overtook Seb. Then Lewis Hamilton overtook Mark, so he became 4th. Ibn opening lap, cars came into contact. So in 2 lap, Jaime come in pit to change the tires and front. He hit Sebastien Buemi(Toro Rosso) which a timing of braking was not correct at a corner, and the drivers who stepped on a pieces of part came in the pit. The drivers were Adrean and Vitantonio Liuzzi (Force India). Sebastien couldn't run, so he were retirement. In 3 lap, Jarno Truli (Lotus)'s pace was slow down, he went to pit, and he was retirement. Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) became to 10th from 12th, and Michael also was three position up. Ferrari was very fast, Felipe and Alonso gave fastest by turns. In 7 lap, the sun us covered to the cloud, so the road surface temperature is less than 30 degrees. Kamui approached Rosberg, and Mark also approached Lewis. Jenson Button (McLaren) and Robert Kubica (Renault) were infighting. In 13 lap, Sebastian was pit in to change tires for rule. In 14 lap, Alonso and Mark were pit in, and in 15 lap Felipe and Lewis were pit in , so Alonso became 3rd and Felipe became 2nd. The top was Jenson but he had not changed tires yet. Kubica, Rubens, Michael, and Kamui were pit in, Kamui became 13th. In 19 lap, Sakon Yamamoto (HRT F1) was retirement. In 22 lap, Jenson was pit in so he became 5th. Vitaly was 12th, Nico was 7th, in 47 lap, it happened. At the hairpin corner, Felipe handed over the first place to Alonso. Many people say it was team order, but it is prohibited. I didn't think so because in qualifying Alonso is 1 second faster than Felipe. So Felipe is suffered from a push from Alonso and ran. To be continue pushing between teams is very dangerous, so Felipe handed over. I don't want them to it because they are doubted. However I also think Ferrari wanted Alonso to win because he was 5th in point ranking, but Felipe has less points than Alonso has. But I think Alonso could overtake Felipe, because he became faster than Felipe. But we cannot get back. In 50 lap, Lucas di Grassi (Virgin) spun! so he retirement. Pedro de la Rosa (Sauber) and came in contact with Heiki Kovalainen (Lotus). Heiki was a surroundings delay. I think he had to be careful. The car which is slow for a fast car is difficult. Heiki happened like this case before. Pedro was safe but Heiki had to retire. Pedro's parts were broken so he went to pit.

Finally Alonso won!!!! Victory since the opening game. The 2nd was Felipe and the 3rd was Seb. Vitaly was the 10th, he could get one point. Nico was 13th and Jaime was 15th. This circuit is not too dangerous, but 5 drivers were retirement. This is said the circuit and the race was difficult, but Alonso was first place! I was very very happy!! However the reporters asked it about their act in the press conference as I expected it. They deny it but Felipe looks annoyed. Alonso and Sebastian looks happy but the press conference started their smile disappeared from their face. I think it is not raise a clamor to there, because a few years ago, the team order was common. The F1 related mass communication likes saying in this way, and the rule of F1 is too severe. Probably I think that they become the fine, but they will not be the penalty to them.

This victory is very great but the other people do not think so. I was sad! It's very important victory but he not blessed. I bless him, and the feeling to be proud of him does not change. He dud his best for the team. Felipe is also does his best but I was sorry that he did not begin a fight for point. Of the early stages, he was not good condition. Alonso still has a chance to be a champion, so he had to win the Grand Prix. I do not attack them. I want to be only in his supporter. Next Grand Prix he will do his best again, but he will not make the same mistake twice. I believe him forever!

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