Jackie vs Max

Amen. Moseley = problem. Stewart = solution.

 

Mosley is a problem, yes. But Stewart is not a solution to anything. Have you guys already forgotten his snobbish attitude as president of the BRDC which almost cost him, the UK and the fans the British GP at Silverstone?

He finally backed down somewhat and improved the circuit somewhat, but it is still a far cry from any modern track.

 

True, dat. Tunnel vision / looking down one's nose x frustration + seized opportunity(home turf)² = recipe for disaster.

But, this macro- and macro- management on the part of he who thinks himself Moses is a diuretic.

I think Stewart can chalk his errors up to experience of what not to do, whereas Max has had more than enough opportunity to back off on the seasonings which are rendering the signature dish unpalatable. Right now, the stew that is Formula 1 needs a reformulation.

 

I used to think Stewart would be perfect for this job, but after watching him within the Stewart F1 team ... hmmm, I'm not so sure.

I have absolutely enormous respect for the man and read and reread a driving technique book my father has of his ... but not all people make good managers/directors of companies/corporations.

As you know I do not like Max or Bernie ... and I would be prepared to give Stewart a go as atleast he knows what racing is about ... but I am still not sure.

Pete

 

I wonder how Montezemolo would do as F1 supremio. He has done quite a bit for Ferrari. His overmarketing of Ferrari is questionable, but bottom line the company is relatively profitable now and wins in F1. He has a certain conflict of interest, but what candidates don’t have one (or several) at this level of management? He is, without a doubt, smart as a whip when it comes to running a business, and he did run a certain F1 team during the 70s when they were winning.

Mosley is, well… yawn. I like Stewart a lot, the speedtv “Flying Scot” programs are awesome, as well as some of the books and articles about him, without a doubt one of the best of all time in the cockpit, and he has character to boot. But he dropped Stewart racing at the drop of one of those funny hats he tends to wear. And I don’t know that someone most recently known for short term profits over passion / long term should head F1. I'm not sure he is the same Jackie that made it so far behind the wheel, I just get the impression he is now much more influenced by the dollar (or pound). Not to say Montezemolo isn't, but he appears to be more focused on the long term.