But for Lewis he just could not get close enough...
Ah the Spanish Grand Prix, where the teams go testing for points, procession fest guaranteed... not quite.
The 2011 season is proving predictable up front, with Vettel's ridiculous run of form continuing, and his Red Bull looking impossible to defeat, and yet the rest of the field is putting on an amazing show. But here in Spain it didn't look to be smooth sailing for the reigning world champion as he was hounded non-stop by Lewis Hamilton after the 2nd round of pit stops.
Incredibly, despite his KERS getting a bit bi-polar on him, Vettel held off the marauding McLaren, which begs the question - Can Vettel be caught if he gets his KERS going? McLaren looks to have taken a step forward in the race pace but qualifying trim the Bull is a fearsome beast, and given Vettel's points advantage this season is starting toget away from pretenders to Vettel's crown.
41 points separate Hamilton and Vettel with Webber a further 10 points behind Lewis, Vettel's early form is starting to mirror Button's 09 form, speaking of the 3rd placed getter he moves to within 6 points of Webber.
If Vettel wasn't in contention we would have a wonderful points spread!
This race felt like the spectacle F1 should be, close quarters racing, clever strategies, and a result in contention till the chequered flag and Ferrari's going backwards...that's not fair but still funny to watch! Oh and a rather spirited drive from the back of the grid to 8th place, by the man who quite possibly has the most luxurious head of hair in the pit lane - Nick Heidfeld
There will be some soul searching going in the scarlet garage, their penchant for making the wrong call strategically has seen there title challenge stutter, coupled with Massa's woeful run of form (he sits behind Rosberg and Heidfeld in the standings) prospects are looking poor. Mind you I thought this last year, if anyone can turn this around its the team from Maranello.
The mid table battle from the occasional view we got looked to be pretty tight, but with pointy end of the field putting up a show they were an after thought. The Mercedes looked to be having a heck of a battle but they were only bit players in this race, but kudos to MSchumacher for putting one over his team mate (Nico was having DRS woes which apparently contributed to his failing to pass his team mate).
All in all a terrific race, "crazy" even, now we look forward to the crown jewel of F1 Prince Albert's principality will be the host for the 6th round of the 2011 season and the DRS/Pirelli/KERS Holy trinity could throw up a heck of a race!
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