Hello and welcome to the IGP Season 3 Review. As we take a look back at the Season we have had some fantastic racing, some unexpected results and a lot of very close competition. Mostly we saw that competition in Rookie Division, Even after the first race we saw our Top 4 teams swapped around after that unexpected Heat wave. Carroll GP and Laguna GP were of course taking 2 of the podium spots in the Constructors Championships with Gravitas leading the first race. But as we know that was to change from then on it was the top 5 teams battling it out across the season. Carroll GP, Laguna GP, Schwinesteiger, Gravitas and Philpy1981. Although Philpy didnt really enter the fray until the Monaco GP it was still a tight match up between all the Teams. Our initial Predictions for Carroll and Laguna being the more dominant forces became true, but it was no easy ride for them.
Carroll had their work cut out for them they could only manage to stay 3rd or 4th in the standings until Spain. Once they had those new parts they were almost unstoppable, remaining at the head of the tables from Turkey onward.
Laguna were the more Consistent team of the group, never falling below second in the standings, but just like Carroll, it was no easy task for them to be so consistent.
Schwinesteiger were a team to watch. Family rivalry in the same team to a team that were a formidable foe for the top spots. Leading the Standing by the second race only to finish 3rd overall.
Gravitas began strongly, taking the top spot in Australia last year, falling to 4th in Malaysia, climbing to 3rd in China, but from then falling to 4th once again, and staying there until Singapore, only to claw back into that 4th spot at Brazil, their reason, Philpy.
Philpy were a team that were nowhere in the standings to begin with. starting 8th, it was an uphill battle for them. With research and new parts they were able to gain some ground to take the top, climbing to 7th in Malaysia, dropping to 9th in China, then back up to 7th in Bahrain, 5th with a massive jump from 5 to 27 points in Monaco taking 4th in Singapore only to remain 5th after Brazil.
The main important thing with these 5 teams, is that they all began differently. Some started strong but found themselves falling. Other were slow, but built up momentum after a few races. Another kept on going, with others unable to find their feet. It wasn't until the Turkish GP did we stabilize the standings, but the question is now, with Laguna and Carroll moving to the Pro Division will they be able to continue their good performance? With so many new teams it is hard to guess who will be on top for next season.
Right from the off in Australia we knew who was going to be the team to beat. Cruz Crew took the standings every single race baring 1, after a huge mistake in Fuel it force their second driver to pit again costing them the full 1-2 finish for the season. But as we look back, we can not just mention the top 5 for Pro, no, it was the top 6 Teams that gave us a great season.
Cruz Crew, Blood Lines, Hopsocube, Green Mile, Benfica and SL Racing, each of these teams gave us races to remember. Cruz Crew of course showed us just what a well oiled team can do, yes with mistakes, but we are only human.
Blood Lines gave just as good with nearly always finishing just a little off the pace from Cruz Crew, but still in a strong position to secure that 2nd spot.
Just like Philpy in Rookie, Hopsocube seemed to be no where, but it wasn't until Bahrain where their car came together, and every race after that, gaining more and more ground and by the end of the season were in a great position to even take the fight to Cruz crew.
Green Mile were the more consistent team here, gaining a few good places to keep increasing their points for most race.
Benfica were the opposite to Hopsocube though, they began well, taking 3rd in the standings for a good while, but unfortunately fell to 5th.
SL Racing are also going to be another team to watch next season. Starting off very slow and staying towards the bottom of the points, it wasn't until the major changed to the line up for the drivers and the new parts before they came into effect.
Barring the top 6 however, one team to watch will be the drivers of Aston Martin red Bull. They didn't join the Division until Belgium, but by gosh did they make an impression, with just 6 races they were able to finish with 32 points. I predict a good rivalry between SL Racing and Aston Martin
Elite divison began with just 2 teams, but ended with 4, but even though Skyeladder were able to retain the top spot, they were hard done by with Blue Angels and even SLB Racing made their presence known in the title battle. With only 2 races for Pale Riders though we didn't really see their true potential. Perhaps with the coming season will we see them fight for the front, who knows.
With so many teams making the Season a success, and above all a great competition, it will be hard to know who will be on top. Will Gravitas and Schwinesteiger be able to hold their good drives in Season 4? Will Cruz Crew be able to continue their domination in Elite? Who will be the team that tops the tables in Pro? Only time will tell.
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