The Williams driver celebrates the return of F1 despite enormous changes because of Covid-19 and relishes the excitement in Austria after the heartbreak of Melbourne
Formula One’s new reality has taken some getting used to but the sport should be proud of what it has achieved in putting on the two opening grands prix in Austria. Everyone has been learning and since this journey began over a week ago we have all endured ups and downs. Some painful, some personal, but what has been unmistakable is the sheer excitement and enthusiasm with which the sport has embraced going racing again.
Several months ago, after the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix, I believed there was a big possibility we would not go racing at all; I thought this could be a full season on the sidelines. Australia was an absolute wrench. Finding out late on the Thursday night that we would not be racing stirred such strong disappointment in me, emotions I have never felt before because there was so much excitement, so much anticipation. So even when Austria was announced I convinced myself that only when I was in the car on the Friday morning and driving, would I be excited to be back.
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