I wonder if Fernando blacked out the whole of 2007 in his psyche. In this space I would usually muster the energy to defend Fernando, however in hindsight, he did act like a child in 2007. But this year with some really gutsy drives in a shitbox of a F1 car and two deserved wins, I think he can still say he is one of, if not the best driver in F1. But I am sure people will debate me on that...
The other side of the coin is Hamilton. The indicators suggest he will become an F1 champ on Sunday, but I just can't ignore some of the silly moves this year. It's always that we on our soapbox dwell on the negatives but what happened in Canada was such an idiotic move, it's hard to forget that one even over a monumental season by the young Brit. And then that start at Fuji, where he nearly took out the whole field instead of ceding position behind the Ferraris. A patient driver, would just come back a few laps later, but he blew his whole race (even without those bullshit penalties). But then look at Silverstone where he was in a class of his own in the rain, and Monaco he was also superb (all be it very Schumacher-esque lucky).
But with a photo like this, I am reminded of the bitter rivalries that exist over careers and not just seasons, and I am beginning to wonder what, if any role Fernando is going to play in the championship decider. And if Massa is going to take him up on an offer to assist in his championship, and if old wounds will be opened once again.
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