11-13-2018, 07:08 AM
(11-13-2018, 06:20 AM)kruddler link Wrote:What are your thoughts on Michael Schumacher Cookie?
A lot of people forget what he was like as a driver because his car was so good for a lot of his career. Most memories of him are winning races with a leg up in the air.
However, when push came to shove, he was as aggressive as anyone and used to spread his elbows and force others to decide if they were ready to have a crash or not.
Of course he had the respect that meant people jumped out of his way, but a saint behind the wheel he was not.
Obviously a very hard charger K, and you can't deny his success. However, not my favourite I'm afraid. I was brought up in the era of more gentlemanly behaviour and the likes of Shumacher don't appeal. Another "whatever it takes" merchant. He was a bully, Jim Clark was a tough competitor but always a gent iirc. I guess it's a generational thing. Rose tinted specs may also be in play!
Reality always wins in the end.