Post the British GP, the days that followed were a mixture of rain and sunshine, yet the atmosphere remained steadily reflective throughout. A lot of strong words were uttered by team principals, especially Mr. Matthews, who firmly assured his rivals that his star driver would be present in South Africa, fully charged and ready to help the team defend its title. Other team principals voiced their own strategies and intentions, creating a constant buzz across TVs in London and beyond.
Eventually, the country of England slowly emptied itself of the visiting teams and foreigners who had come to witness the race in person. Meanwhile, Jackson and Haddock Racing were left to pule over their ninth-round performance, which had veered completely afield from what was initially schemed.
