my preparation paid off. Qualifying I put in a PB on my last lap, just to pip Grant 
& show that bloody youngster that even at 53 I still have some led in my pencil. 
I can’t view replays at the moment on my pc as it crashes so doing this report from memory.
Had a good start considering I was fat with fuel (102 liters), just very conscious of the fact that I did not want to risk getting any damage by contacting anyone.
Received a nudge or so at t3 but no big deal at all. Managed to maintain 4th place I think on the first lap. Kept well clear of Bogdan as he span at the exit of T6.
I did have a bit of a queue of cars behind me but I did not care about holding them up,
the only place that I knew they would get past me is in the DRS zone which was fine no problem. Meanwhile, the hard charging Bogdan was making up lost ground behind me, at the time I think he was racing with Ryan, anyways, approaching T2 I took my normal line as I felt safe in doing so, Bogdan (as he explained) thought I was actually opening the door, I got spun around, lost about 9 seconds, but thankfully no damage and I was able to continue. Thanks for your apology Bogdan, as I stated in chat, no problem at all 
Apart from that spin, my race was going according to plan, taking it easier for the first 12 to 15 laps when entering any of the right hand corners to preserve the front left. It worked just great because by now (with the exception of Bogdan) the peeps in front of me had stopped and I was in 2nd spot, Bogdan was 40 seconds in front according to my hud and I was surprised that I passed him when he pitted, I was about 6 seconds in front. I knew the only place Bogdan would get by me was in the DRS zone, defending on the short straights and the infield section was easy, my car went where I wanted it to go plus my tyres were holding up nicely.
Bogdan got a good run on the back straight, I kept my line but braked a lot later to defend, Bogdan also braked late but he went a little too quick and seemed to carry to much speed to the apex,he ran wide & I went back underneath him (I’ll treasure that moment
)…but the next lap Bogdan, as I expected, did get past at the same spot, managed to stay with a couple of seconds to him for a lap or two until I spun exiting the hairpin…from then on I took it rather easy but was still pushing a bit just in case Bogdan had any fuel issues or indeed if he made a mistake at least I would still be in striking distance.Despite my contact with Bogdan earlier in the race I don’t believe I would have won the race anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed the evening though and that's what counts to me.
Many congrats to Bogdan yet again, I admire your consistent fast pace but most of all your great attitude towards the peeps you race with. i dunno who finished third but congrats to him anyway
Eventually internet and me calmed down and I settled into a steady rhythm, trying to go easy on my tyres as much as possible and was just intending on sticking to that steady pace to the end... that was until I managed to practically beach my car on the curb exiting T1, the car got loose and I spun into the wall, hard.
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Hope someday I can eliminate the ATM so important attention to the mirrors 
