F1 - A Farewell to Remember
I've never been a huge fan of Michael Schumacher, mostly because it got rather boring to see on driver dominate a series for so long. But, I have to say I will always remember the Brazilian GP 2006, thanks to Schumi. It appeared his final race was jinxed (it was) when his fuel pump died during final qualifying and his rear tire was cut down after a bold pass on Fisichella (why renault is making him their #1 driver next year, I don't know). Unlike earlier in the year, the past few races really have been wild. We actually had a lot more passing and drama in Brazil.
Frankly, Schumacher's drive to climb from nearly a lap down to finishing in 6th is one of the most amazing drives I've ever seen. There's no doubt he would have won if he didn't have the tire issue. No doubt. How crazy is it for him to go out setting the fastest time of the race (and I believe fastest lap EVER at that track) on the next to final lap? It was as if he was a driver possessed. Outstanding. As amazing as it was, you can't discount Felipe Massa's run, as it was like someone put a snake in his pants and jet fuel in his car. Nice to see a guy win at his home track. Now, if Barichello could only do the same...
Next year is going to be quite interesting. McClaren seems to have its collective head in its ass. I'm thinking Alonso is going to be a big whiner all next year as Kimi finally starts winning again. I don't know if it was simply the change from 10 cylinder motors to 8, but they were pathetic this year. Kimi was a non-factor in just about every race. After last year's performance, I was stunned by that.
And how about the scrubs at Super Aguri??? Neither Sato nor yakamoto wrecked anyone and they were actually posting more than respectable times. They've looked like a joke this season, but I guess a lot of that has to do with scrambling to start 2006 and just didn't haev the prep time. One thing they desperately need to do is find a reliable second driver. Sato *is* a good driver and will be a contender once he gets better cars. The other seat has become a revolving door. Maybe Scott Speed will end up there as he's rumored to be out at Red Bull.
The countdown begins to the 2007 season - a long way off. :(
Frankly, Schumacher's drive to climb from nearly a lap down to finishing in 6th is one of the most amazing drives I've ever seen. There's no doubt he would have won if he didn't have the tire issue. No doubt. How crazy is it for him to go out setting the fastest time of the race (and I believe fastest lap EVER at that track) on the next to final lap? It was as if he was a driver possessed. Outstanding. As amazing as it was, you can't discount Felipe Massa's run, as it was like someone put a snake in his pants and jet fuel in his car. Nice to see a guy win at his home track. Now, if Barichello could only do the same...
Next year is going to be quite interesting. McClaren seems to have its collective head in its ass. I'm thinking Alonso is going to be a big whiner all next year as Kimi finally starts winning again. I don't know if it was simply the change from 10 cylinder motors to 8, but they were pathetic this year. Kimi was a non-factor in just about every race. After last year's performance, I was stunned by that.
And how about the scrubs at Super Aguri??? Neither Sato nor yakamoto wrecked anyone and they were actually posting more than respectable times. They've looked like a joke this season, but I guess a lot of that has to do with scrambling to start 2006 and just didn't haev the prep time. One thing they desperately need to do is find a reliable second driver. Sato *is* a good driver and will be a contender once he gets better cars. The other seat has become a revolving door. Maybe Scott Speed will end up there as he's rumored to be out at Red Bull.
The countdown begins to the 2007 season - a long way off. :(
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