Thursday, November 05, 2009

Formula 1

So - some thoughts on this season -

Button - you have to say that he is almost champion malgre lui. Did enough in the first half of the season, and it was his good fortune that when he and the car went off the boil, no one contender came to the fore, so while he was consistently picking up minor points, the major points were going here, there and everywhere, enabling him to maintain his lead. Nice to see another British champion, though.
Vettel - jury is still out I think. Clearly capable of driving a fast car well, but when the car is off the pace, did not really see any signs of a driver willing to scrap for what he could get. In the right car though, clearly a contender.
Barichello - always the bridesmaid, it would seem. Didn't do enough when Brawn were dominant I'm afraid, and thereafter despite flashes of brilliance, was inconsistent. Would like to think he'd got a championship in him because he's such a nice bloke, but fear it's probably too late.

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