{"id":397,"date":"2021-06-20T18:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T23:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formulaproc.com\/?p=397"},"modified":"2024-11-16T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T16:42:38","slug":"a-weekend-at-le-castellet-french-grand-prix-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/2021\/06\/20\/a-weekend-at-le-castellet-french-grand-prix-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"A weekend at Le Castellet, French Grand Prix 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This year France brought us many unbelievable surprises, and one-of-a-kind events so, if you\u2019re only going to read about one GP this season, make sure it\u2019s this one!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/formulaproc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lecastellet.jpg?resize=1000%2C367&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lecastellet.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lecastellet.jpg?resize=300%2C110&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lecastellet.jpg?resize=768%2C282&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the qualifying session, there were not many surprises, except for Jochen\u2019s performance (he almost crashed two times!). It seems it had been a rough week for Jochen, not only is the pressure high enough to burst anyone&#8217;s head after last week (Queenscape hasn\u2019t been in their best moments lately), but also on a personal level, it shouldn&#8217;t be easy to see your 8 years long girlfriend walk hand in hand with none other than your teammate, especially when he is doing better than you in the tournament!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is rumored that the teammates won\u2019t even talk to each other, and it&#8217;s uncertain how this will affect Queenscape&#8217;s lineup for 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But enough of Queenscape\u2019s drama. As I was saying, Jochen&#8217;s performance earned him a tenth place in the qualifying grid. Epona had a great performance qualifying 1-3 with Kisielewicz flying on the track, and Biskup finished spoiling the party for the local team, Majeyaux, who will have to resort to a midfield start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let\u2019s talk about Sunday\u2019s GP, you are in for a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FormulaProc - French GP 2021 - Grand Prix Race\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G1yv9UNJTPA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jochen started the race driving aggressively from the back, and it seemed it would pay off as he climbed a lot of positions, but then he would run out of the track got near <em>Camp<\/em>, costing him all the progress he had made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Biskup and Kisielewicz fought like rabid dogs for the lead, touching tires numerous times. While this was happening, Casalini climbed positions and threatened Biskup\u2019s position trying to take advantage of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is worth noting that the French FormulaProc has never been won by a Frenchman. Could this be finally it? there was a lot of expectation for both the local team and their driver, Casalini, to have a good performance, but let&#8217;s first talk about their other driver: Simernino almost crashed and took a long time to recover, allowing every Hatena-powered car to climb up a little on the ladder. We all know they needed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1280px-circuit_paul_ricard_april_22_2018_skysat_cropped.jpg?resize=1170%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1280px-circuit_paul_ricard_april_22_2018_skysat_cropped.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1280px-circuit_paul_ricard_april_22_2018_skysat_cropped.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1280px-circuit_paul_ricard_april_22_2018_skysat_cropped.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1280px-circuit_paul_ricard_april_22_2018_skysat_cropped.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By this point, Kisielewicz, the all-time favorite, appeared to be the sure winner of the race, but then he took a close call at Montr\u00e9al. I swear I saw one of his wheels pop out a little bit there, but my boss told me I should go easy on the energy drinks when I watch the races. But what does he know? The bottom line is, Kisielewicz would drop to the fifth position and from there, only further disgrace would follow. Simernino took this opportunity and left Kisielewicz eating dust, and us, the fans of the Polish wonderboy; disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lap 4, and Casalini and Biskup had been dangerously close for a while now, fighting for the lead. Finally, Biskup\u2019s wheels touched Casalini\u2019s, and the German lost control of his car, spinning and getting out of the track. Lucky for him, he wouldn\u2019t be out of the race, not even of the podium.<br>The public erupted in joy, as Casalini was now leading the race&#8230; history was being made in front of our eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/960px-le_castellet-monument.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/960px-le_castellet-monument.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/960px-le_castellet-monument.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/960px-le_castellet-monument.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaburi had been making steady progress during the race, and she was now in third place. Her national, Denzi, was not doing so great at the seventh place&#8230; maybe she\u2019s more deserving of her own anime show? This sadly would not last. Biskup was adamant about getting his points, and stole third place from her during the final lap, crushing her expectations for a second podium in the 2021 tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race was finishing and if you have been paying attention to past events, you must be wondering. \u201cWhat about Wichman? How did he mess it up this time?\u201d Well, he would wind up getting second place. That\u2019s right folks! Wichman was super conservative on this race, and it paid off! Rumors of him getting fired disappeared in a poof of smoke since Sunday and his smile is as radiant as Jochen\u2019s frown is steep!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/casaliniwiner.png?resize=1170%2C661&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/casaliniwiner.png?w=1323&amp;ssl=1 1323w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/casaliniwiner.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/casaliniwiner.png?resize=1024%2C578&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/casaliniwiner.png?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption>Casalini, winner of the FormulaProc 2021 French Grand Prix<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best news for the race, however, was Casalini winning the Picard Grand Prix trophy! For the first time EVER, the France GP is won by a Frenchman! Casalini dropped in tears at the end of the race and his teammates and nationals didn\u2019t leave him for a second after the race so we couldn&#8217;t ask for an interview. But maybe that\u2019s ok. Let him enjoy this triumph! Casalini just wrote history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we close this event, we should take a look at the overall results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/formulaproc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.55.59-pm.png?resize=955%2C564&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.55.59-pm.png?w=955&amp;ssl=1 955w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.55.59-pm.png?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.55.59-pm.png?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kisielewicz inconsistency has caused him to drop from third place to fourth in the tournament with Biskup taking his place and putting Queenscape back in the picture. After his streak of no points during the six races of the entire season so far, Wichman climbed TWO positions with his podium finish. This opens the question of how will he perform in the latest half of the tournament, will he get on par with his teammate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/formulaproc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.56.08-pm.png?resize=934%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.56.08-pm.png?w=934&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.56.08-pm.png?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slashie.net\/formulaproc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/screen-shot-2022-01-24-at-1.56.08-pm.png?resize=768%2C460&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding the teams, Hatena is in no great position, doesn\u2019t matter how you look at it. Both teams powered by Hatena units stand at the bottom of the table, but even worse is the fact that, with Gaburi&#8217;s performance, their motorsports team was surpassed by the rookie Colombian team SLARA (their scores are tied but Slashware has better point-less performance). Stocks have dropped for Hatena. This hasn\u2019t been a good season for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you next time folks, I, for one, am not going to miss the next race!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image Credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Circuit_Paul_Ricard#\/media\/File:Circuit_Paul_Ricard,_April_22,_2018_SkySat_(cropped).jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Photo of the circuit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=61240622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photo of Le Castellet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Le_Castellet,_Var#\/media\/File:Le_Castellet-monument.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photo of Le Castellet Square<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year France brought us many unbelievable surprises, and one-of-a-kind events so, if you\u2019re only going to read about one GP this season, make sure it\u2019s this one! 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