alonso or schumi?
here are some points I'd like to consider:
SCHUMACHER:
1. Bumped Damon Hill in last deciding race, while he was TRAILING in points, meaning why would he end his race and damon's when he knew he was still going to lose?
2. Same issue with villeneuve, I really dont know why he got disqualified after the incident. He was also trailing in points at that time.
3. Dirty driver, almost bumps cars when he overtakes.
ALONSO:
1. Criticized by Coulthard(as a mclaren driver) when he stepped on the breaks earlier, causing coulthard to crash.
2. "Blackmailer". He enjoys standing in the podium while his team pays $100m
3. Dirty driver? Lewis says he was deliberately pushed aside during the start of the Belgian Grand Prix.
2007-09-18 09:35:46 · 15 answers · asked by blitz 3 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Formula One
i will just say one thing - Michael knew when to keep his mouth shut
2007-09-19 04:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Obviously you dont know much of Schumi. That makes this question half senseless.
He was leading in points in both the races mentioned, non finish by the closest contender meant championship. Do some studies before boldly quoting erroneous statements. You havent seen Schumi overtake, he doesnt bump, he is surgical.
DC braked early in 1998 causing Schumi to rear end him. DC doesnt need anyone's help to crash, he has done that in a formation lap! Lewis is a F1 newbie who didnt really come to grips with the Spa circuit. What he thinks isnt mature enough to brand a two time WDC.
So some personal hatred warped into false statements and some angry quotes from disgruntled drivers are not enough to tar these two. Alonso fought for and won his two championships, Schumi did so for his (atleast 6 of them if you want to keep '94 in contention) These were won on tracks, as racers. You need to learn to see racing as racing.
2007-09-20 05:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After sixteen years, seven championships and almost all the F1 records broken, turning a less than convincing team into the best in history, to have people question some moves you make in the heat of the moment at 300kph is a small price to pay for Schumi.
however, let's not forget that Alonso is doing all those things to his own team, so, when we talk about dirty, well, you can say with certainty that Alonso is the dirtiest we've had, he is a menace to his own team, does not stop at anything, he would bankrupt his own team just to win, that, my friend is dirty.
Running your teammate off the track, intentionally blocking your teammate in the pits so he doesn't get another chance to qualify, not sharing info with the team, managers and so on, hiding secret info knowing it was stolen, what more do you want.
2007-09-18 16:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by dyno p 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
So why don't everybody listen to the things which arrogant rookie has said,no he WASN'T pushed aside,Alonso was just defending his position,but when Lewis starts moaning everyone feel sorry for the young innocent talented driver!!!
They both deserved their titles,but I must admit that they have some similarities.
and to say few words in Alonso's defend:
He's still very young person,and I belive that in a couple of years he will grow and shut up his mouth!!!
2007-09-20 16:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by purple carrot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not say one was worse than the other. Drivers do what they have to do in order to win, especially when fighting for 1st and 2nd place. Every driver has some tricks they can use to overtake or defend their line but when it comes to 'questionable' moves on the track, i guess schumi was a little more blatant than everyone else.
2007-09-19 04:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Please do your research about '94 and 97! It makes you look foolish.
The only public criticism Schumacher gave Ferrari was the 96 Canadian GP. On the way out from the pits after a stop his car decided to self destruct and lose a driveshaft. After retiring, he calmly walked up the pitlane picking up the errant car bits. he handed them to Jean Todt, quipping 'I believe these belong to you' So started the Ferrari resurgance, rest is history etc
Alonso however, sees fit to disrespect not only his team mate, his team boss but also all the hundreds of mechanics at Mercedes and the guys working their backsides off at race and test meetings.
Something tells me he will not engender a feeling of love and respect at any team which is foolish enough to take him on.
Schumacher may have been crude, unfair and downright nasty early in his career, but by god he more than made up for it in his skill and sublime driving.
Alonso isn't fit to lace his boots.
2007-09-20 05:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by RedSnook 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I used to like Alonso then he started cheating and basically now i hate him and support coulthard instead
2007-09-20 16:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by Horus Heresy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably Alonso. When he's winning, his mouth can't shut. When he's losing, his mouth can't shut either. He likes making statements whether necessary or not.
But I'd say the worse world champion is Jacques. If Michael didn't get into some trouble that year, Jacques would probably have never been a world champion.
2007-09-19 06:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by , 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
SchMACKER....7 time Worst Champion!!
Cheated at the last race in Macao in F3 to win against Hakkinen.
Hakkinen had won the first race by over 5 seconds.
SchMACKER led onto the straight in the 2nd race, but Hakkinen was right under his wing, just about to pull out and overtake.....SchMACKER's solution; flick slightly right and come off gas!!!! Oh....Hakkinen you appear not to be able to continue....I win F3 Driver's Worse Champion!!!
SchMACKER: Note to self "use this again in '94"
Almost worked in '97 too, except the battery on Villeneuve's Williams managed to dangle by it's wire till the end of the race...the car is now on proud display at the Williams factory!
The blatant attempt on Villeneuve in '97 resulted in SchMACKER losing the driver's points he'd accumulated that year AND was some recompense for '94......in '94 Williams decided NOT to appeal that year when SchMACKER drove back onto the track in his broken Benetton and proceed to crash into Hill, because they thought it would be detrimental to F1. The decision was made in view of the tragic loss of the Masterful Senna....had '94 not been blighted by the loss of this great champion, on appeal SchMACKER would NOT have won, Hill would!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-19 07:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by headsiwin 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Alonso.
Schumacher is the best driver and he will always be!Alonso can't even get a hold of his shoes!
If Schumacher cheated,why would the FIA let him have his 7 titles then?
Have respect for Schumacher!
2007-09-20 07:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Einsteinman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i can;t say who's worse but i think the drivers will do anything to win since it is important for them and the team to win.
2007-09-21 00:28:47 · answer #11 · answered by trashcan1620 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋