Farewell Hoellsen!

Well the 2008 season is over and the final results of the year will be posted tomorrow. Tonight though, I just wanted to wish a fond farewell to a Predictions veteran - Hoellsen.

Hoellsen informed me recently that he would be 'retiring' from the game after the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix as he no longer has the time to follow F1 as closely as he'd like. And for someone who has entered every single round of the game's history, I think he deserves a little send-off! So from the High Gear Forum days to the current blog, here's a summary of the career of the guy who never missed a Grand Prix in seven years:

2002
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Revs
Result: 2nd in Championship, 161pts, 4 wins (including winning the first ever Predictions Grand Prix)



2003
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Revs
Result: 3rd in Championship, 116pts




2004
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Revs
Result: 7th in Championship, 155pts, 1 win




2005
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Revs
Result: 3rd in Championship, 146pts




2006
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Revs
Result: 12th in Championship, 130pts




2007
Team: BMW Sauber
Team mate: SGP
Result: 4th in Championship, 158pts, 1 win




2008
Team: Ferrari
Team mate: Karan
Result: 15th in Championship, 115pts




Career Statistics:
Grands Prix: 123
Wins: 6
Australia 2002 (Ferrari)
Belgium 2002 (Ferrari)
Italy 2002 (Ferrari)
Japan 2002 (Ferrari)
Australia 2004 (Ferrari)
Belgium 2007 (BMW Sauber)
Points: 981
Positions: 119
Best Result: 16pts (Turkey 2005)

One of the most successful competitors ever and Ferrari's longest serving player. As far as I'm concerned mate, you're one of the cornerstones the game was built on. Its a shame to see you leaving and you're welcome back any time!

See you around, friend.

Cheers!