Imola...05 Anyone else notice an erie similarity to 94? I hope I'm wrong

Pete and I had the same thought in here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55645&page=2&pp=20

I just read an interview with MS and he commented on the WC situation: He said Alonso now has the title in his head and therefore has to drive conservatively whereas he (MS) has nothing to loose and will go flat out and take bigger risks.

Hmm...

 

Cars and tracks are much safer now. I do think Senna and MS share the same aggression on track though.

It's a big weekend for Ferrari and Italy. A new German Pope, and Ferrari with a German pilot looking to reclaim their position in the eyes of the world. They’ll have a lot of momentum behind them in their home GP. JT will be fighting hard for a chance to stand on the top podium in his home country. The Italians could have a lot to celebrate by Sunday night.

 

But remember, Senna got scared the minute Ratzenberger died and Barrichello's horrific crash. I really never saw F1 when Senna was competing. From what I heard prior to Senna's death, no one had died for 10 years and it freaked Senna out because it was his first time seeing it. Schumacher has seen the worst from Senna dying to his own crash which could of killed him. The great thing about Schumacher, is no matter how bad the situation is, he always finds a solution. We have all seen him get beat pretty bad from his oppentents and we have seen Micheal fall apart. But never has it affect his confidence and ability to win. This is why I think Micheal is the best driver ever.

 

I was shaken up badly too when Senna died and it was a lowpoint of F1. But the season thereafter for me was everything but empty. One of the best of all times. Just think about all the weird stuff that happened thereafter: Wendlinger, the Hockenheim fire, the tank scandal, Schummel-Schumi, the plank scandal, the battle with Hill, the suspension of MS and the KO finale in Australia.

Senna was terribly missed, no doubt. But that year was one of the most dramatic in F1 ever. A long cry from any season we have seen this century so far. I *HIGHLY* recommend Steve Matchett's book "Life in the fast lane" in which he recounts that year from his unique perspective as a Benetton mechanic. One of the best books about F1 in general and coincidentally one of the most dramatic years to be described ever. A MUST read. Trust me.

 

I was always a Prost fan, hence I couldn't be a Senna fan (but that doesn't mean I didn't have the highest respect for the man). Obviously I cheered every time the underdog MS beat Senna. I even raised my fist when Senna went straight out in Tamburello, but I didn't yell as I immediately realized that this was not going to be a good day.

Hill didn't deserve to win the title that year. The FIA played too many dirty games to keep the championship artificially interesting by suspending MS. It was a miracle he won it despite all their intrigues. Point in case: Suspending him for the accidental plank wear at Spa was ludicrous when everbody could clearly see that the cerrated kerbs caught the wood.

BTW: "Racers" is another good book about the year Hill did win the title. I never cared much for Hill, but that book makes him more sympathetic. Not a must read, but still a good book.

 

Hill was your typical test driver: Very fast and very analytical, but lame in traffic. When in front, he was hard to catch, when in midfield, he didn't know how to pass and ended up in collisions.

I was neutral to Hill until he retired where he thought he had to bad mouth Schumacher and others. That's when I got tired of him.

 

Tamburello is much slower now - we shouldnt be having fatal accidents anymore...

 

Remember Diniz in the Sauber at Nuerburgring? It doesn't take much speed to have a (nearly) fatal accident. Getting airborne over a tire and coming down sunny side first could do the trick.

 

I have to admit, Imola 94 and 05 have something in common. MS having a tough start just like Senna did.
It freaks me out.

Hope MS isn't thinking of that.