The Greatest Ever?

450SEL6.9 · 09-11-2006, 10:05 AM

It's inevitable that this post will go up. Is Schu the greatest ever? Personally, I think he is. He is not only a great racer. His transformation of Ferrari is a good study case for business schools.

Sure, he's used some unsavoury tactics, but so has Senna and other greats. I think if he wins an 8th title (and that is a big if), his records may never be broken. I don't see anyone ever winning 9 WDC although the drivers are getting younger and younger.

I also think Jackie Stewart deserves consideration. His calls to improve safety in F1 helped the sport through its dark, extremely deadly period in the 1970s. Racing would not be what it is today with Jackie.

The Artist · 09-11-2006, 10:34 AM

Fangio

Alfie · 09-11-2006, 10:39 AM

I couldn't decide between Fangio or Senna but it came down to Senna. Doh, now I feel like voting for Fangio

I really can't decide on this one.

BMW_Dude · 09-11-2006, 10:42 AM

Schumacher of course, he holds all the records and that's what counts!

Also he's a very good driver, the fact that he can keep up with 25 year old Alonso, and he's in his late 30s is amazing!

chonkoa · 09-11-2006, 10:46 AM

Schummie does it for me.

donau · 09-11-2006, 10:47 AM

yes, like it or not, the numbers speak for themselves and they are the best gauge for those of us who never saw these guys drive live....

MikeJ · 09-11-2006, 10:59 AM

I voted for Senna, but what I probably should have done was vote for Fangio...

Alfie · 09-11-2006, 11:00 AM

Imo Mikka should be up on that list as well. He might not be as good as the others on paper but you had to see his driving to understand how good he was!

bum-man · 09-11-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zonda

Imo Mikka should be up on that list as well. He might not be as good as the others on paper but you had to see his driving to understand how good he was!

He does hold the "greatest overtaking maneuver ever" award IMO.

The Artist · 09-11-2006, 11:14 AM

On fangios time driving was extremely more hader than today imho

View Poll Results: Who is the greatest driver in F1 history
Juan Manuel Fangio - 5 World Championship, record stood until 2003	6	10.91%
Jim Clark - 2 WDC, Fangio once called him best racing driver ever	0	0%
Jackie Stewart - 3 WDC, helped improve safety in F1	1	1.82%
Alain Prost - 4 WDC, 2nd all-time with 51 wins	0	0%
Ayrton Senna - 3 WDC, 65 poles from 161 starts	18	32.73%
Michael Schumacher - 7 WDC, 90 wins, hold all major records	30	54.55%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

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450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	The Greatest Ever? It's inevitable that this post will go up. Is Schu the greatest ever? Personally, I think he is. He is not only a great racer. His transformation of Ferrari is a good study case for business schools. Sure, he's used some unsavoury tactics, but so has Senna and other greats. I think if he wins an 8th title (and that is a big if), his records may never be broken. I don't see anyone ever winning 9 WDC although the drivers are getting younger and younger. I also think Jackie Stewart deserves consideration. His calls to improve safety in F1 helped the sport through its dark, extremely deadly period in the 1970s. Racing would not be what it is today with Jackie. Last edited by 450SEL6.9; 09-11-2006 at 10:14 AM.

09-11-2006, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,425 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 715 Times in 447 Posts	Re: The Greatest Ever? Fangio

09-11-2006, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,817 My Mood: Thanks: 788 Thanked 821 Times in 504 Posts	Re: The Greatest Ever? I couldn't decide between Fangio or Senna but it came down to Senna. Doh, now I feel like voting for Fangio I really can't decide on this one.

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 390 Times in 233 Posts	Re: The Greatest Ever? Schumacher of course, he holds all the records and that's what counts! Also he's a very good driver, the fact that he can keep up with 25 year old Alonso, and he's in his late 30s is amazing!

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MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu Posts: 2,028 My Mood: Thanks: 154 Thanked 511 Times in 293 Posts	Re: The Greatest Ever? I voted for Senna, but what I probably should have done was vote for Fangio...

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,817 My Mood: Thanks: 788 Thanked 821 Times in 504 Posts	Re: The Greatest Ever? Imo Mikka should be up on that list as well. He might not be as good as the others on paper but you had to see his driving to understand how good he was!

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