It all comes down to money.

I'm in my usual state up here in the commentary box: high tension, heart beating like a trip hammer, whatever that is.

It's lap 26 of 58, which unless I'm very much mistaken is half way.

I'm a car fanatic and each morning I wake up with a smile on my face, whether I'm commentating on the Formula One or at Silver Hatch racetrack in Roary the Racing Car.

Thackwell really can metaphorically coast home now

And there's no damage to the car. Except to the car itself.

And Michael Schumacher is 37 seconds ahead, so he can refuel the car, change all four wheels, take off his helmet, have a smoke and a cup of tea, and rejoin in first.