16-02-2015, 08:37 AM
Qualifying
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Really busy out there, trying to find some slipstreams on the first laps it was then when I realised you couldn't get close enough to a car without losing front grip at curves (mainly noticeable at curva grande). So I then decided to look for clean laps without traffic. Lucky to get Pole Position as I though someone could get in the 22s
Race1
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I was quite worried about starting on the left side where the left tires are on the unrrubered part of the track. I Had a good reaction time but soon I had to deal with that asymetric grip and David could overtake me. Checked to the right and couldn't see Paul Ceglia. At that moment it was when I realised my FFB was off so the slightlest move I made to the wheel resulted in a massive turning. I found myself on the grass trying to control the car while I was using my right hand to press the FFB reset button. I was very lucky not to crash and get safely to Curva Grande even though losing 4 places.
The next laps I was able to catch some slipstreams and gain some places to second place.
I took my pitstop at lap 9 and the next lap I saw David Coyne (who was leader at the moment) coming out of the pits right behind me.
The remaining 11 laps lasted a life, having David at less than 2 seconds behind and not being able to build any gap but finally being able to finish in first position, a very nice start to the championship.
Race2
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Starting in 10th place I went carefully to avoid a mayhem at curva grande. Approaching Lesmo1 side by side with another car I felt a big hit from behind being sent to the wall and getting some body damage. The damage didn't affect the car's balance so I decided not to repair at pitstop. It took some effect on top speed (or at least that was the sensation I had). Several laps to the end I was in 4th place approaching John Cook but I lost the rear when trying to outbrake him on parabolica. I took a walk through the grass and lost an extra place there, finally ending in 5th place.
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Really busy out there, trying to find some slipstreams on the first laps it was then when I realised you couldn't get close enough to a car without losing front grip at curves (mainly noticeable at curva grande). So I then decided to look for clean laps without traffic. Lucky to get Pole Position as I though someone could get in the 22s
Race1
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I was quite worried about starting on the left side where the left tires are on the unrrubered part of the track. I Had a good reaction time but soon I had to deal with that asymetric grip and David could overtake me. Checked to the right and couldn't see Paul Ceglia. At that moment it was when I realised my FFB was off so the slightlest move I made to the wheel resulted in a massive turning. I found myself on the grass trying to control the car while I was using my right hand to press the FFB reset button. I was very lucky not to crash and get safely to Curva Grande even though losing 4 places.
The next laps I was able to catch some slipstreams and gain some places to second place.
I took my pitstop at lap 9 and the next lap I saw David Coyne (who was leader at the moment) coming out of the pits right behind me.
The remaining 11 laps lasted a life, having David at less than 2 seconds behind and not being able to build any gap but finally being able to finish in first position, a very nice start to the championship.
Race2
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Starting in 10th place I went carefully to avoid a mayhem at curva grande. Approaching Lesmo1 side by side with another car I felt a big hit from behind being sent to the wall and getting some body damage. The damage didn't affect the car's balance so I decided not to repair at pitstop. It took some effect on top speed (or at least that was the sensation I had). Several laps to the end I was in 4th place approaching John Cook but I lost the rear when trying to outbrake him on parabolica. I took a walk through the grass and lost an extra place there, finally ending in 5th place.
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