Comments on: So far, Alon-so good…

By: Bev Rimmer

Bev Rimmer — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:38:20 +0000

Glad you liked it, Racehound! Plenty more articles coming soon. No, I didn’t know Senna’s nickname was ‘Magic’ – although it’s very fitting. I’m a bit too young to remember him really (I was only four when he passed away), but I’ve watched plenty of archived footage of him in action. Simply phenomenal I reckon.

By: Racehound

Racehound — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:24:00 +0000

wow!!! wished i`d read this article when you first posted it! Magic Alonso!! Definitely! I lurved reading this!!! Poetry. Did you know Ayrtons nickname was Magic? #:) Yes Jourdan you make some obvious points in your post…yawn…..so go watch football and leave us to F1! #:)

By: Jourdan Rhule

Jourdan Rhule — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:38:40 +0000

“in the cockpit of the right car”…

It is difficult to argue with Alonso’s pedigree, but I think you overstate his talent.

I think it’d be more relevant to stress just how important the ‘right car’ is in the up-and-down fortunes of most F1 drivers.

I think it is probably fair to say in modern times, more often than not, the races are determined by who has the best car rather than who has the best driving skills.

It’s far from an even playing field, with the likes of Ferrari and McLaren monopolising the sport. Their racing pedigree and financial clout gives them leverage over the lesser teams.

They can produce the better cars and lure in the ‘better’ drivers with their financial backing.

At least in football, you have the magic of the FA Cup and giant-killings to keep us guessing.

F1 rarely throws up surprises or nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat drama and more often than not is a bit of a procession.

Nothing like stirring up a bit of a debate…even if I am not the most knowledgeable of sources!!

But good work, Bev. Definitely in your element here.