Thursday, September 11, 2008
Are you experienced?
People have been talking about the difference between Vettel and Bourdais. I have to say that I've been vastly more impressed by Vettel's performance this year.
But several commentators have suggested that this is only because Vettel has more experience than Bourdais.
Is this really true? Vettel has been in more F1 races than Bourdais. 8 more. But Bourdais has actually been racing in professional single seaters for many more years.
How many champ car seasons is the equivalent of an F1 race?
But several commentators have suggested that this is only because Vettel has more experience than Bourdais.
Is this really true? Vettel has been in more F1 races than Bourdais. 8 more. But Bourdais has actually been racing in professional single seaters for many more years.
How many champ car seasons is the equivalent of an F1 race?
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Vettel has had 8 more races and a lot more testing practice, hasn't he? Also, if you claim champ car is easy (which I think is a bit unfair) then maybe one F1 race equals one champ car season.
But seriously, Bourdais has just said that the car doesn't suit him, so maybe the answer can be found there: since he's a much more experienced driver he is set in his ways about how he likes the car. Vettel, on the other hand, is young and open to change.
Saying this, however, I have always thought that you never heard Schumacher, Alonso or Hamilton really complaining about their car. They adapt and get on with it. I want Bourdais to do well, but when you've got a young, enthusiastic guy like Vettel alongside you, your chances aren't good.
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But seriously, Bourdais has just said that the car doesn't suit him, so maybe the answer can be found there: since he's a much more experienced driver he is set in his ways about how he likes the car. Vettel, on the other hand, is young and open to change.
Saying this, however, I have always thought that you never heard Schumacher, Alonso or Hamilton really complaining about their car. They adapt and get on with it. I want Bourdais to do well, but when you've got a young, enthusiastic guy like Vettel alongside you, your chances aren't good.
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