It has been a good day. Not only did I get to watch a very exciting grand prix from just inside turn five (and without having to get up at ludicrous o’clock), but I got to meet a racing legend.

Sir Jack Brabham O.B.E. was in the paddock signing autographs next to his Brabham racing car. Somebody brought him a little chocolate cake as today he celebrates his eightieth birthday, so we all sang Happy Birthday to him as he blew out the candles.

If he wished for his countryman to win his home grand prix, he would have been disappointed, alas. I don’t think that would spoil the race for those of you who are yet to see it. I shall not say too much more on the subject for that reason.

If you have seen the race, or if you don’t care but would like to see some pictures of fast cars, they are now available from my Flickr account. Enjoy!