Be the first to cross the finishing line, win the race and get on top of the podium definitely is something that every racer would love to achieve. There is one thing that most will miss out when one cannot get onto the podium. That is winning the race mentally. This is the first race in the championship that Alvis did not get onto the podium. From pole position, finishing first for qualification and pre-final to 4th on the final.
Winning by not getting on to the podium? Yes, the ability to see and feel, where and why, you and your racing machine could not cross the finishing line fast enough to get onto the podium, that is winning mentally. Imaging Alvis telling you that he can see that he is losing on the straight but winning on turns and corners. He feels that the tires are gripping well round the corners but his engine not producing enough power on the straight. With that, he knew that the only chance was to take it on the corners. Still, he was unable to hold on to his leading position and fell to 4th on the final.
He was happy to finish the race but was a little sad initially for not able to get on the podium.
After some quiet moments, he realized that winning mentally is as important. Kicking your kart, throwing your helmet and gloves, blaming your kart and other will not help you to win anything and Alvis knew that since his debut in kart racing.
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