F1 - Another Yawner in Germany

So, I was right on with my prediction who would win the German GP. Although, I was really taken aback at how "poorly" Alonso performed the whole weekend and even more shocked by Kimi winning the pole. Of course, it became pretty clear the only reason he won the pole was because he had about 2 gallons of fuel on board...

Anyway, the first few laps were actually somewhat exciting with Kimi up front. For a while, I had faint hope that McClaren showed up with a car that had a remote chance of winning. After that, though, the "race" became another race car parade in Europe. Want to know how shitty F1 has become? About half way through the race, (Speed Channel announcer) Steve Matchett (I believe) was talking about something technical when Bob Varsha interrupted him. It was like Breaking News on CNN, he was so excited. What happened? Christian Klein passed someone. That was it. It's pretty sad nowadays that race fans (and announcers) have to get excited when one driver actually passes another during an F1 race. It sucks. Most of the passing now is done on the start when everyone blows by the Super Aguri and Midland cars (who shouldn't be on the grid in the first palce, but that discussion is for another time). Once the pace is established in F1, the only positions that change are a result of a Honda engine blowing up, a BMW car hitting a wall or someone pitting for fuel and tires. Gee, that's exciting!

If you happen to catch any of the GP2 races prior to the F1 races, you will see what a pathetic joke F1 has become. You have full fields and absolute chaos fron start to finish. You have guys racing lap after lap, wheel to wheel, nose to tail. None of this 30-second Ferrari 1-2 lead/win crap.