The success of Lewis Hamilton is just breathtaking. The way he staved off Alonso's determined harrying in the first lap yesterday was mind-bloggling in its brilliance. Old Formula One hands aren't surprised. I wish him continued success. It is interesting to observe how Hamilton follows Button, in the same way that Murray is, hopefully, following Henman. All the disappointments of watching nearly-man Button, are now washed away by the staggering success of Hamilton. Below - highlights from yesterday:
He's a brilliant driver, for sure - having said that, he's really lucky to have started off racing for McLaren this particular season. I've been a McLaren fan since 2000, and this is the first time since then that we've had a car that has genuinely been the best out there. Even the best drivers don't get noticed if they're in a rubbish car; remember Alonso in 2001, pottering around the back in his Minardi?
ReplyDeleteYou're right. It seems one of the skills of a driver is gravitating towards the right team at the right time. Button doesn't seem to be blessed with that skill.
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