I've now drawn a line, and ze German Grand Prix - aside from ze successes - will be forgotten and not mentioned again!
Hungary. Wow! Every time I think about Hungary, I think about Damon Hill nearly winning in the Arrows-Yamaha in 1997. It was a bitter-sweet affair with Hill's car suffering a throttle linkage failure on the last lap after building a commanding lead. That ever inarticulate slob Villeneuve overtook Hill to take the win.
In recent years, Mclaren have dominated the Hungarian podium with Ferrari, but recent weeks have seen Mclaren overtaken in the development race, which has relegated their car to 3rd quickest over a lap. They are still the quickest in a straight line, but when it comes to cornering speed, Ferrari and Red Bull comprehensively rule.
The Hungaroring is narrow, twisty and often dusty because of under-use, which associates the Hungarian Grand Prix with processional races, with cars following one another unable to pass. It can also be very hot leading to cooling problems. Before the FIA introduced engine lifetime regulations, cars were going bang for fun around this circuit, with retirements affecting 1/3 of the grid in some races. We are already aware of the Red Bull cooling issues, so that could be a potential frailty to pay close attention to this weekend. The weather does look cool and moist for this weekend, but that said, Red Bull have issues in getting two cars home in competitive positions anyway!
I don't see much value for this weekend, as the Ferrari surprise has well and truly bolted. Alonso started from pole last year and has won this race before in 2003. I see that undeserving little shit as the potential winner again this week (depending upon reliability).
Alonso to win - 3.0 @ Boylesport
Alonso pole & win double - tbc
Alonso pole, win, fastest lap hatrick - 9.0 @ Skybet
Vettel pole - 3.0 @
Bet365
Vettel win - 3.5 @
Bet365
Value
Massa pole - 12.0 ew 1-3 1/5 @
PaddyPower
Massa win - 12.0 ew 1-3 1/5 @ Boylesport
Webber pole - 5.5 @ Boylesport
Alonso vs
Massa - 4.0 @
WilliamHill
I would like to see a market opened for Eddie Jordan's fashion choice...
Mildy fashionable 20.0
Was fashionable some 30 years ago - 4.5
Outrageously unwearable for those with any sense or self worth - 1.01
A cheeky little number that may interest a distinguished one or two - 1.25
