Congratulations everyone for this race!
At the start I noticed that the qualifying system didn't actually work - I was, for example, in the 3rd grid! Got into 2nd by drafting XPOWER before a fatal mistake as I swerved wide in the first turn - then lost positions in almost every corner before falling into last place, despite my fairly decent driving. Several errors followed midway through the race and I was in last place again, but climbed to 5th during the pit-stops. My tyres had a surprisingly good grip even worn out, but I still decided to pit especially when multiple cars caught up and I went wide again, getting a penalty.
I was last once again, but made a miraculous comeback to 7th, although luck was also involved. I drove my best laptimes of the race (well obviously they were, as I had softs now, knowing that they didn't need to last anymore than a few laps) and slowly crept up behind FishyJuice and SinisterClaw. In the end of the penultimate lap, Sinister was apparently involved in some sort of a crash as his car was on the side of the track. On the last lap, I did everything I could to catch up to Fishy, and was surprised when he was driving a ghost car after the last chicane, with a slow pace. I immediately realized my chance and went for the position, but he swerved a little - probably to block - and knowing that ghost cars can turn into normal in any moment, I decided to swerve as well, as I was already a bit ahead. Fortunately I made it without any late grass trips and finished 7th by just a margin of 0.6 seconds.
But still, I think I could do better. We'll see if I'm right in Fuji.
Feels like a long wait until next Saturday. I've asked before, but is anyone up for something perhaps tomorrow or next week?
I think I could be free tomorrow as well, to be honest there's barely any schoolwork to do.
I must find out how they can get inside, because I can't retire mid-race just because of them.
