#The lesbians really are winning in p3

[senblades]

Who are your fav persona 3 people!!!

[cracks knuckles] I'm glad you asked

So! I don't actively /dislike/ anyone in the p3 cast, but some of them definitely speak to me more than others:

First things first: Ryoji. Love that guy. He's so silly. And so tragic. And he makes me sad. (Like holy SHIT I wasn't expecting a reprise of his song in the stage play on December 31st but it TOOK ME OUT) (also Ryomina my love)

The whole Shinji, Ken, and Akihiko trio ALSO lives in my head rent free... two idiots and their son. love them. I've been desperately scouring for Akishinji content and between that, Ryomina, and Shuake, I've come to realise that my shipping habits seem to boil down to "doomed yaoi" HAHA

More on Ken, I have a LOT of thoughts about how he and Akechi would interact and (likely) get along. Whether that be in the p5 era or a situation a la Throw Away Your Mask. (Or, something I've yet to find: Akechi with no time travel shenanigins getting in on the p3 plot. You can bet THAT'S a longfic idea I've got rattling around) (Also the half-brothers headcanon is super fun. Especially when combined with Futago siblings. Congratulations, Shido! All your kids are persona users, and they all hate you! :D)

Aigis! She's just. Infinitely charming. She'll say something that will absolutely take me out and then turn around and say something devestating HAHA. I also think that her and Ryoji's social link and linked episodes respectively do a LOT of thematic work in the story. Death himself and the girl that can't die, both trying to figure out how to live (y'all that shit's METAL)

Strega are so interesting to me... I don't think they're perfect villains- I think their motivation is underexplored and a bit choppy, but ASIDE from that, I really like all three of them as characters. Idk why Jin is so funny to me LMAO he's so in love with Takaya and Takaya's just like "k. met your quota yet?" (But, also, some of Takaya's lines definitely imply that he cares about Jin too, but doesn't let himself acknowledge that at all due to his whole "attachments are weakness" shtick, another thematic point to contest his ideology, as he is actively denying himself happiness in pursuit of some idea of salvation)

Chidori- I like her well enough. Some of her lines really did make me smile, but I think she's another case of "underdeveloped" (I actually read Throw Away Your Mask before I played p3r, so that fic did a lot of the heavy lifting for my like of Chidori (and, by extension, Jundori) i think)

Which leads nicely into: Junpei! He's da man. Nuff' said. HAHA if you can't tell, I love Junpei. Awkward dudebro stuff aside (though it's occasionally part of his charm), I really love his development and personality in general. I really love how all the "bro" characters across the modern three persona games, while fulfilling the same archetype, are all distinct in personality and motivation and I love them ALL

Mitsuru is quite interesting to me, but I think she might be a case of "I wish her social link was about something else". Personal preference of course, but I kind of wish that it focused more on this intense guilt she seems to have for things that a) weren't her fault, and b) happened when she was 7 or younger. THAT is a super interesting mindset to explore, imo, though I did find her social ineptitude charming haha

Yukari... I think that she might grow on me more later. I can feel it in my bones. I suppose I'll find out with The Answer dlc! I know broadly what happens in it, but I haven't actually seem a playthrough of it, nor do I really know what happens to all the characters. I think my opinion of Yukari might have been tainted slightly by everyone having such strong opinions HAHA- I definitely like her, but I don't think she's clicked just yet. (I did really like her social link, though!) (also Yukamitsu I love Yukamitsu. The lesbians aren't doomed! Good for them)

Okay this is going to upset some people probably but Koromaru isn't really much of a character and I keep forgetting about him LMAO. uh. he's a good boy?

Fuuka... I really think that she's just underdeveloped. Her social link didn't really do her any favours in my eyes (I'm SO glad that atlus cut the "girl learns to cook" social link in p5 HAHA i really didn't like it with Yukiko either) Her social link obviously isn't just the cooking shenanigins, but it overshadows the bits of character growth that happen intermittently. I think that her SL really would have benefitted from being more about her love of electronics, if anything, since that isn't explored AT ALL and is more a plot device than a character trait. (Plus, the root of all her self-esteem issues go unadressed, which I think would have been a good character beat otherwise) (In saying this I think Fuuka/Natsuki is very cute. The lesbians stay winning in p3)

Makoto/Minato! Honestly, I was pretty neutral towards him from the majority of the fics I had read before playing p3r. I really like his characterisation in Throw Away Your Mask and The Twilight Wants Him Back, but those had been outliers in my mind. I started liking him more and more after playing p3r, and NOW, after having watched 1/4 of the p3 movies- oh boy. boy oh boy. I really like him now HAHA. Having his apathy actually effect his realtionships with SEES early on is super interesting and I love when it's done. (plus, I think Yukari hating him at first really strengthens their friendship later on)

Uh this post is already super long so for all the other plot-relavant characters and confidants I'm just gonna say "it's a secret" and melt into a bush or something

(tysm for the ask! You can tell I was waiting for an excuse to talk about this HAHA)

(btw y'all shoud read the fics I mentioned in this- they're excellent)

#persona 3 #persona 3 reload #persona 3 spoilers #asks #The lesbians really are winning in p3 #good for them... good for them! #HAHA anyways I'm DEFINITELY going to write these characters at some point #long post #loooong post #whoops

[racingliners]

F1 Re-Watch 2013: Round 13 - Singapore

So I've been taking my sweet time in carrying on with my 2013 watch through bc a) following the 2023 season is eventful and b) I wanted to ensure I would have the proper time to watching Singapore in full because, for anyone who's new here, it is one of my absolute favourite races and on top of that it's a Seb win at Singapore so this race needed my undivided attention.

(also the race replay is two and a half hours)

I did watch this race at the time, and apart from Seb being iconic we also have the now-famous Webber-Alonso taxi ride, and my only other memory is Jev crashing out which 😭

fair warning I may go off about how pretty the track is, like, a lot:

Getting slightly triggered about Crofty talking about humidity after watching Qatar 2023, but we move on

*deep inhale* Singapore preeeeeeeeeetty 😍

So, starting grid overview!: Seb pole (🥰), Rosberg P2, Grosjean P3, Lewis P5, Fernando P7, Jenson P8, Dan P9, and Jev 12

Man, seeing Perez down in 14th knowing he won the race last year is quite the F1 whiplash.

Super Soft and Mediums are the tyre compounds for this race, and all but one driver (Sutil) are starting on the super softs.

oh. my. god. Seb's v sparkly helmet. I ADORE it.

[Formation Lap]: Aaaaaand cue the mad dash of mechanics and engineers running back to the garages.

"Let's go lesbians let's go!"

(am I talking about the mechanics, or the drivers on the formation lap, who's to say?)

(plot twist it's both)

oooh infrared camera on the tyres, love that

Seb's championship lead was over 50 points at this point in the season, please inject it into my veins at the earliest opportunity

[Start/Lap 1]: Rosberg leads into turn 1!!!

but he goes wide and Seb retakes P1

Also Fernando's up into P3, man's had speedy af starts since the dawn of time

[Lap 2]: whew the gap between Seb and Nico is already 1.9 seconds

argh Lewis has to give a place back to Massa for going wide, he's now P7

"Sebastian Vettel half a second quicker on this lap" THAT'S THE LION OF SINGAPORE BABY!!!

Lewis is running a non-yellow helmet but the camera isn't focusing on him for long enough for me to be able to tell what colour it is. It looks kinda pretty though.

(Stay tuned for more thrilling Helmet Watch updates)

[Lap 3]: oof Dan's down to P14 after starting P9

Current top 5 is: Seb, Rosberg, Alonso, Webber and Grosjean

With Seb having a 4.6 second gap over P2. 🏃‍♂️💨

Remember when they briefly called sprint race winners Speed Kings? That's Seb rn.

Gosh I will never ever tyre of watching the cars drive round Singapore, I really do love the track layout.

Every street circuit apart from Monaco wishes they were the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Anyway, start replay! You can see Dan get bogged down, hence the drop in track position. Also Nico's start was pretty aggressive, had he not ran out of track he'd probably still be leading

oh, Lewis did the same thing to Massa as he did at Singapore this year 😭 (still love you mate don't worry)

[Lap 5]: "Remember there are safety cars out there, save your tyres" You can hear the mild passive aggressive 'Seb slow tf down' in Rocky's voice dvbjdfbj

He's 6.4 seconds ahead of Rosberg

[Lap 6]: Not much overtaking going on rn has to be said

[Lap 7]: Gosh I miss it when the cars had glossy liveries, they look so shiny under the floodlights

This is mainly why I have beef with matte liveries ngl

[Lap 8]: "Alonso P3 is holding the pack up" Singapore 2013 🤝 Monaco 2022: Bono calling out Fernando for on-track nonsense

I assume this is all to do with track gaps and pit windows and all those things I don't currently have the brain to do maths for

Oh I'd forgotten all about Seb and Mark's gearbox issues from Monza, they both have the same gearboxes in their cars rn

(I don't think we had any gearbox issues this race, but my memory of 10 years ago is obviously patchy)

[Lap 9]: Anyway, no change in grid order. The track is still pretty.

And a David Beckham sighing in the Merc garage!

[Lap 10]: Gap between Seb and Nico now just over 7 seconds

[Lap 11]: And Raikkonen is the fist car to pit, he takes another set of super softs

Comms and Ted speculating that with the tyre wear the drivers are reporting it's looking like a 3-stop race

[Lap 12]: An Alonso fastest lap, while Gutierrez and Jev pit

oof, replay of Lewis having a lock-up while chasing Massa

[Lap 13]: Rosberg with a 3.4 second gap over Alonso

[Lap 14]: Webber pits for mediums, Massa did the same a lap earlier

Jenson also pitted.

[Lap 15]: And in comes Alonso, also for mediums.

And Nico being called in to cover him almost immediately

Suddenly, Tom Jones

Anyway, traffic wise Alonso came out behind Di Resta, who's doing a great job at holding him up

[Lap 16]: and in pits Rosberg for mediums.

Merc with the double stack, Lewis has also pitted.

Top 5 currently: Seb*, Rosberg, Di Resta*, Fernando and Webber. Interestingly with Alonso being unable to pass Di Resta his gap to Mark is now only 1.2 seconds. (* = still to stop)

and cut to Maldonado v Perez v Hulkenberg for 11th

✨midfield spice✨

[Lap 17]: Seb with a 30 plus second gap over Rosberg, so he should retain the lead when he pits at the end of the lap

and he also takes on a set of mediums, and keeps the lead of the race

[Lap 18]: Di Resta remains the only car on track left to pit, Alonso still can't get past him

[Lap 19]: Seb is still doing Seb things, 8 second gap ahead of Rosberg

[Lap 20]: Make that 8.5

And Alonso is *still* behind Di Resta,

"These tyres feel terrible" "Message understood" The predecessor to "Bono my tyres are gone?" or are they genuinely shit? Lewis this is why I have trust issues

Helmet watch: finally a slow mo shot of Lewis, his helmet looks like it's all over silver which I love!!

(I absolutely will try and find pictures for my post-re-watch blogging later)

also also hi Merc pit wall!

[Lap 21]: After 84 years, Di Resta pits for his first stop

The top 10 is now: Seb, Rosberg, Alonso, Webber, Grosjean, Lewis, Di Resta, Massa, Jenson and Raikkonen

[Lap 22]: I don't know about you, but I'm feeling twenty-two...

(sorry, I had to)

[Lap 23]: Still not much racing going on

But Grosjean just set a purple first sector 👀

"We've seen a lot less driver errors this year" I fear an incoming commentator's curse now

[Lap 24]: And cut to Tom Jones sat with the Lotus mechanics

and in racing news, there's just over 4 seconds covering 3rd-6th place

And a Toto sighting in the Merc garage!

[Lap 25]: There's Dan in the wall at turn 13 😭

He's absolutely fine, the front end is ever so slightly dented as he was braking for the corner.

But there's are Safety Car

(also silly me for getting my Toro Rosso's confused)

[Lap 26]: and in come a whole bunch of cars to pit under the SC, though Seb, Rosberg and Webber have stayed out.

[Lap 27]: Can't say I have a lot of thoughts, I did manage to find pics of Lewis' helmet though! It's an early version of his white and red helmet design he ran for a good while, one of my favourites of his

[Lap 28]: Rocky giving Seb some restart coaching, bless

Alright I've restrained myself for long enough, the Singapore skyline at night is bloody gorgeous

[Lap 29]: "If Ted's been doing maths I want to hear this in full" I will give Crofty that one right

Ted's back! He thinks it's going to be a 57-58 laps race (ie hitting the two hour race limit before the full race distance of 61 laps)

[Lap 30]: SC in this lap!

"The radio failed when I talk" That's definitely something you want to hear mid-race 😬 (This was Rosberg hopefully talking to his engineer)

Anyway, looks like Seb's restarted!

[Lap 31]: Post SC pit-stops, the top 5 is: Seb, Rosberg, Webber, Lewis and Alonso

If we get a Lewis v Fernando battle I fear my heart may not take it

[Lap 32]: oof that's a lot of marbles on the main straight

Meanwhile, Seb is back to doing Seb things, 4.1 gap to Rosberg

Not Lewis thinking he'd ran over debris and asking to the to check his tyre pressures. stress.

I think he's fine

[Lap 33]: Seb fastest lap 🥰

"More collective groans from the sofas of the world" Respectfully Crofty, shut up.

Niki vibing at the back of the garage with David Beckham

oof Romain being told to pit because his engine is having a problem with air consumption??????

"What is wrong with this car" Great question mate

This is the most bizzare thing I have ever seen.

He's just sat there while a Renault engineer puts some air into the car.

Sheesh. He comes out in 21st.

[Lap 35]: Right, hopefully we don't have to do that again.

Also no I'm still not used to hearing GP on Di Resta's team radio.

Fun fact, super soft is the same in Italian as it is in English. This was brough to you by Andrea Stella's radio to Fernando

[Lap 37]: Seb has a 12 second gap over Rosberg. 🏃‍♂️💨💨

ooooooof replay of Gutierrez juuuust missing the barriers as he went off the track, well saved has to be said.

[Lap 38]: and just to add to Rosberg's woes he has a chunk of rubber stuck in his front wing, which is losing him a little bit of aero performance

[Lap 39]: ✨another Seb fastest lap✨

and a Lewis PB!!

Ahhh, RBR want Seb to build another pit stop gap in case he needs it. clever.

oh no Romain DNF :(

[Lap 40]: we're at 40mins left of race time.

Thankfully the TV graphics still have a lap count

[Lap 41]: Webber pits for another set of mediums

sounds like we might get another pit stop shuffle

[Lap 42]: and lo and behold in comes Rosberg, also pitting for another set of mediums

and he's jumped by Webber!

They're down in 11th and 12th but that will likely change with the cars ahead pitting.

Though there's a change Alonso (now P3) can go to the end

[Lap 44]: STOP THE RACE!!! JENSON IS P4!!!!!

also in comes Lewis , who also stops for mediums. He comes out in 10th

Okay now we can stop the race JENSON'S P3!!!!!

Seb also called into pit.

[Lap 45]: He takes on a set of super softs, and is clear ahead of Alonso in P2.

livery watch: god the glossy red Ferrari under the lights really does hit different, I miss it 😭

meanwhile Rosberg is arguing with his engineer about the strategy and whether or not he should be pushing or saving his tyres

this is all under the assumption that Fernando has to stop again when he technically doesn't have to.

[Lap 46]: Anyway I'm jus to going to stare at Jenson being P3 on the timing screen because I have MISSED IT SO

Perez is also running P5, McLaren have potentially pulled a blinder.

[Lap 47]: The slow mo shot of Seb in his sparkly helmet >>>>>>

[Lap 48]: The Merc pit wall realising they're going to have to overtake some cars since those ahead on track are trying to run to the end

since those guys (Alonso, the McLarens and Raikkonen) all pitted under the SC, it's not surprising that they're trying to stretch their second stint out for as long as they can

[Lap 49]: First Webber, then Rosberg get past Gutierrez who's on older tyres

aaaand as does Lewis. (Webber now P7, Rosberg P8, and Lewis P9)

[Lap 50]: It's quite fun watching this strategy stuff play out because at a regular track, it would absolutely favour the 3 stoppers, but with Singapore being a street track it's slightly more difficult to make it work

also: OVERTAKES!!

[Lap 51]: I find it hilarious that Seb going so fast is going to be the decider as to whether or not the race goes to full distance or the 2hr time limit. King shit.

(I love him your honour)

[Lap 52]: He has a 13.5 second gap over Alonso in P2.

"Lewis Hamilton is starting to gain on his team mate" *2014-2016 flashbacks*

[Lap 53]: Damn I wish I had snacks, watching Webber and the Mercs charge through the field is so fun

[Lap 54]: Jenson is still in P3 but I know he doesn't finish there :(

and Webber gets past Hulkenberg for P6!

and Raikkonen gets past Jenson 😭

it was fun while it lasted

Top 3 now: Seb, Alonso and Raikkonen

[Lap 55]: And both Mercs take Hulkenberg

Di Resta in the barriers, though not by much.

While that happened Webber got past Perez

[Lap 56]: ...and now Jenson

I am equal parts thriving and in the trenches

[Lap 57]: 🚨5 laps remaining klaxon🚨

and Rosberg takes Perez

oh Massa's here

and Webber's shortshifting issues have returned.

[sirens, gunshots, the distant sound of sobbing strategists]

Rosberg gets past Jenson, and Lewis gets past Perez.

[Lap 58]: And Lewis overtakes Jenson into turn 1

I have no idea where any of these guys are position wise. Damn the scrolling positions graphic.

[Lap 59]: and as I say that it scrolls back: Seb P1, Alonso P2, Raikkonen P3, Webber P4, Rosberg P5, Lewis P6

But Webber's just been told he has to nurse his car to the end

[Lap 60]: We've also got a 4 car battle for P8. Jenson, Perez, Hulkenberg and Sutil are all running nose to tail

And both Mercs take Webber in the span of a couple of corners.

[Lap 61]: Final lap!!

something about the duality of Red Bull drivers, the onboard with Webber does not sound healthy.

While Seb has 34 seconds over Alonso.

[Finish]: and SEB WINS IN SINGAPORE!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

King. Shit.

Alonso P2, Raikkonen P3, Rosberg P4, Lewis P5, Massa P6, Jenson P7, Perez P8, Hulkenberg P9 and Sutil round out the top 10.

WHEW. That's probably one of Seb's most dominant wins ever. Which is like iconic as hell. And he drove so fast that we did make it to full race distance. I only really enjoyed the latter stages of watching the 3 stopper cars carve their way through the field. The nature of the circuit meant they had to work for it, and they were all really great overtakes.

So that was very, very fun. Next race - South Korea!

#f1 re watch #f1 2013 re watch

[gettin-bi-bi-bi]

(P1) just venting. So we all know in Australia ‘s same sex marriage survey, yes wins. Today my brother in law and his mon were just talking about this topic, so first his mom said can’t believe nearly 2/3 people voted yes. Then my brother in law said people should focus on other topics rather than this, can’t deny that there are gays, but there are only a little that is determined by their gene, other people claims to be gays just mentally unhealthy, then he put an example

(P2) said one of his colleague is lesbian, but from his observation, she’s not really a gay, he think she’s mentally ill that unable to maintain a m/w relationship.... BULLSHIT, WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE MAN IS SO IMPORTANT IN A RELATIONSHIP, PEOPLE CHOOSE NOT TO CAN BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO NOT BECAUSE THEY CANT. So I said it’s her choice, if she said she is, then she is, it’s not hurting you why bother. He replied left people like you make the country worse.

(P3) I didn’t argue more cos I know you never going to wake up the person who’s pretending sleep. first of all, I’m not a left at all, and I support it cos it’s right. Just so disappointed that how I surrounded by all these homophobic families, that’s why I never going to out to them. Thankfully my sister understand me and I have a lot of supportive friends. (End)

I love how he says “left people” as if being a socialist/communist/politically left was something bad. Someone used “left activist” as an insult against me once and I was like... “yeah, I sure am, what’s your fucking point?!”

anway.... I digress.... sorry your family is this annoying and hateful but I’m glad you have other people who support you so don’t let the queerphobes get to you! They are the ones who are in the wrong!

Maddie

[racingliners]

F1 Re-Watch 2013: Round 11 - Belgium

The section of the season watch through I've been most looking forward to, Seb's nine consecutive race wins. At the time as a returning fan it didn't really sink in how much of a big deal it was at the time... I was just happy to see Seb win 😅

I believe this is going to be a Sewis podium too so a very nice added bonus!

It feels wild that Alonso and Raikkonen were still genuine title contenders at this point... then brat Seb showed up and said fuck your title hopes

Listen when Seb wins 9 races in a row it's sexy and never been done before, when Verstappen does it I hate it. I know I'm very biased.

ANYWAY, starting grid: Lewis pole and Seb P2 🥰, Jenson P6!!!! Hell yeah!!!! ...Jev P18 and Dan P19 😭 starting grid whiplash returneth

ah so it was a wet/dry quali which explains stuff a bit

Tyres were mediums and hards for this race

[Formation Lap]: The traditional mad dash of mechanics to get back to the garages (let's go lesbians let's go!)

"There's a McLaren with some very hot rear brakes" don't (it's Jenson's car)

[Start/Lap 1]: Lewis hold the lead at the start!

JENSON'S UP TO 4TH!!! STOP THE COUNT!!!!!

nevermind SEB TAKES THE LEAD!!!!!!!!!

Jenson tries to go round the outside of Rosberg but it doesn't stick

holy shit what a sequence of corners

[Lap 2]: And Seb already has a 1.4 second lead, #JustSebThings

Alonso tried to get past Jenson but doesn't have the speed

and the Lotuses have done the old switcheroo

Top 5 is: Seb, Lewis, Rosberg, Jenson and Alonso

[Lap 3]: Seb's lead up to 2.9 seconds 🏃‍♂️💨

"Just save your tyres" Rocky already telling Seb to slow down a bit

[Lap 4]: Oh the sight of Jenson running a race in P4, I have missed it so 😭😭😭

...nvm Fernando just got past him

it was nice while it lasted

man the replay of the start, Jenson just shot off the line

also more than a few cars had lock ups into La Source

[Lap 5]: while the start was replaying Webber got past Jenson for 5th

and yet another overtake happing right before Les Combs

[Lap 6]: And Alonso is into P3, also getting past Rosberg into Les Combs

Ted thinking Red Bull might try the one stop, since it's only a couple of seconds faster than the two stop

(I legit find a lot of this stuff fascinating I could listen to a whole TED Talk about it)

[Lap 7]: No I'm still not used to hearing GP over a Force India Team Radio

and an update on Sewis watch: Seb's lead is now just over 4 seconds

eesh lots of break dust coming off Raikkonen's car

that does not spark joy, it brings nerves

[Lap 9]: Webber and Rosberg having fisticuffs over 4th

and Raikkonen with his potentially dodgy brakes is up into 8th

Frankly if I saw a car leaking break dust at every corner, I'd give it a black and orange flag. RIP to the FIA but I'm different (and have braincells)

Seb passing 2000 laps leading a race 🥹 that's my boy!!!!!

[Lap 10]: Massa and Hulkenberg make their first stops

Seb's lead over Lewis holding at 4 and a bit seconds

[Lap 11]: Jev also makes his first stop

Perez getting a pen for supposedly forcing Grosjean off the track... you know when Crofty and Brundle say it's bs that it's bs

[Lap 12]: anyway, Lewis makes his first stop for another set of mediums

replay of the Perez/Grosjean incident, it was not a pen, FIA been clowning since the dawn of time

[Lap 13]: Rosberg also makes his first stop

[Lap 14]: Alonso and Webber make their pit stops

damn I was too late to make my pit stop shuffle joke

*70's disco music plays over the tannoy*

Cut to a very nervous Anthony Hamilton at the back of the Merc garage

and Seb makes his first stop, he's on the mediums so will have to two stop

[Lap 15]: He comes out in P2

*deep breath* JENSON IS IN THE LEAD!!! STOP! THE! RACE!!!!

Making a mental note to watch some Jenson/Lewis/Seb podium races. The ultimate dream podium for annoying people (me).

And Seb takes the lead just before the bus stop chicane

[Lap 16]: "It's all just playing beautifully into the hands of Sebastian Vettel" Inject it into my veins!!!

And another overtake into Les Combs, with Rosberg passing Grosjean for 5th

Jenson is yet to stop, hence his high track placing, the 2013 McLaren was sadly not that good 😭

[Lap 17]: and a Seb fastest lap for F1 bingo

Raikkonen has stopped, unclear if his brakes are still leaking break dust

[Lap 18]: And Jenson finally makes his first stop, interestingly onto the hards

So he could one-stop, it would depend on tyre life as to whether or not he makes it work

good grief cars briefly going three wide before going into single file up Eau Rouge, will people please THINK OF MY NERVES

[Lap 19]: Top 5 is currently: Seb, Alonso, Lewis, Rosberg and Webber

Oh, Force India on Sauber fisticuffs

[Lap 20]: Seb sighting!!! Man I miss the old glossy RBR livery

He's also 7.8 seconds ahead of Alonso

"What have Ferrari or Mercedes got to throw at him? [Seb]" Nothing. Let him cook.

[Lap 21]: Oh god there was more tyre failure during the build up to the race apparently. Please no I'm not strong enough.

Rosberg and Webber continue to scrap over 4th

[Lap 22]: and just like that we're at half-race distance!

Replay of Jenson getting past Grosjean (who's yet to stop) for 6th

[Lap 23]: and as I type that in pits Grosjean 😅

[Lap 25]: lol I got too enthralled in just watching the cars go round, but right after Ted said he'd told by Lotus that Raikkonen's brakes were now fine, he retires with a brake failure. Talk about commentator's curse

[Lap 27]: And in comes Lewis for his second stop, he takes on the hard tyres so will be good to the end

[Lap 28]: A FOUR CAR FIGHT INTO THE BUS STOP??????

welp, and out goes Di Resta. Someone punted into him, absolutely no idea who

we went from midfield spice to midfield violence in 0.2 seconds.

[Lap 29]: Alonso makes his second stop under the yellow flag

Jenson's in 4th!!!

[Lap 30]: Webber makes his second stop

You know an incident was messy when it only comes up with the corner it happened on screen as opposed to the drivers in volved 😳

Also it is so wild hearing Andrea Stella over Fernando's team radio when he's McLaren Team Principle now, oh what is the passage of time

[Lap 31]: Anyhow, in comes Seb for his final stop, he had a big enough gap that he retained the lead

"If Button's tyres don't fall off the cliff, will he get McLaren's first podium of the year?" Being a Jenson fan from 2013 onwards was rough 😭

[Lap 32]: But he is in third for now, with Lewis being the first car behind

and cut to Jenson's on board!

and *this* is how you do a chrome silver livery, iconic af

"We think we can go back to Plan A?" so a one stop I'm guessing

[Lap 33]: But there's Lewis getting rather close in 4th, gap currently two and a half seconds

Current top 5 is: Seb, Fernando, Jenson, Lewis and Rosberg

[Lap 34]: and as I say that Webber is really close to the back of Rosberg

[Lap 35]: And there go McLaren's podium hopes, Jenson makes a second stop for a set of mediums, he comes out in 6th

Oh the replay of Jev's pass on Hulkenberg for 11th 👌

That's my two time FE champ 🥹

[Lap 36]: Webber chasing down Rosberg for 5th

[Lap 38]: and still chasing down, I got too enthralled by the cars going round to type again

[Lap 39]: ayyy Dan and Jev are up to 11th and 12th 🎉

in our various battles, Webber is stuck behind Rosberg, and while Jenson is catching he's not catching by enough

[Lap 40]: 🚨5 laps remaining klaxon!🚨

[Lap 41]: Seb update: he's still leading 🥰

and Dan gets past Perez for 10th

[Lap 42]: and one again Rocky tells Seb to slow down right after he set fastest lap 🤣

Brat Seb once again being a menace

[Lap 44]: Final lap!!

I keep on getting enthralled by the cars just going around the track they're all very pretty

Might also be because it's currently after quarter past 11 at night as I type this

"Bring it home, stay away from the kerbs" Rocky is physically on the pitwall but mentally hitting Seb on the head with a cardboard tube

[Finish]: and SEB WINS IN SPA!!!!!! 🥹

Alonso P2, Lewis P3, Rosberg P4, Webber P5, Jenson P6, Massa P7, Grosjean P8, Sutil P9 and Dan P10

ahhh Seb's 31st win, in which he matched Nigel Mansell on the all time win record 🥹😭 and once Fernando congratulated him he went over to say well done to Lewis, I'm fine 😭

Apart from a couple of flash points, the race didn't feel super eventful. Honestly it felt like I was watching a Free Practice session at times, it had those vibes 😅

Next race - Italy!

#f1 re watch #f1 2013 re watch