Ferdi.. Fizzi …Shumi and the Mother of all Grand Prix
This weekend marks the final Titanic Battle (probably) for the ownership of Formula One’s glittering Prize--The World Championship.
With a good result at Spa Francorchamps in the Ardennes on Sunday, Alonso can clinch the Title and become the Youngest ever World Champion. If I am not mistaken Shumi has held that title up to now. The Red Baron was only 21 years old when given his first drive with Jordan back in 1991.
Eddy Jordan’s sale of the most interesting Grand Prix Team has left a void in the circus that will be difficult to replace, since privateers are a dying breed.
The vast amount of boodle needed to compete at this level has seen to that.
This year has seen an increasing number of Drivers with unpronounceable names from countries not normally associated with Formula One. I guess their meagre salaries as unknowns, is an attempt to stay in business for the lesser Teams.
At last the Red Baron’s side kick for six years, Rubinyo finally saw sense and looked for another drive leaving Michael to look around for someone else, suitable for kicking around!
Last Weekend at Monza, Jackie Stewart celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his first Grand Prix win. It’s a real pity he wasn’t able to keep the Stewart Team intact for longer than he did. It seems as though there is a jinx on past World Champions being successful at Team Owners. As a Driver it’s really just you and the car (or it used to be) nowadays it’s a big conglomerate thing keeping a Team going. I don’t imagine Schumacher, despite all his millions would have much success as a Team Owner …….but you never know?
Drive Safely and keep the Racing on the Track where it belongs!
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