http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/ Autoblog Comments for Autocar ranks 100 top F1 drivers of all time http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 21st 2008 7:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
No slam against the modern drivers but the machines these guys drove prior to the 80's were simply death machines. No brakes, poor tires, zero safety equipment in the cars or tracks, and exposed gas tanks. Any one who could put their fear in their back pocket and drive 10/10ths has to be given more credit than the modern era.

I once had the great opportunity to crew for Denny Hulme at an historic racing event many years ago. He could drive the pants off anyone. You get a much better appreciation of a racer's skills when you see how well a veteran driver can handle a classic machine. Denny won that race, of course!]]>Mar 21st 2008 7:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 21st 2008 7:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 24th 2008 8:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 21st 2008 8:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 22nd 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 26th 2008 7:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
chris amon at 13 is another pick that makes you go 'wtf?'. he deserves to be on such a list. i'd even say in the top 75 or so, but 13?

i wouldn't quibble much with the top 3, though. i think a good argument could be made for swapping 1 and 2, but that's about it.]]>Mar 21st 2008 8:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
Kimi and "Louise" as Hoobs refers to him don't belong on this list at this time in their careers.

Mika ahead of Schumacher?

Actually, almost anyone ahead of Schumacher other than Fangio is questionable - although Shumacher hasn't shown the versatility of some of these guys...Andretti, Clark, Foyt, Gurney, Stewart]]>Mar 21st 2008 8:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
well, ipersonally would say 'no'. :)
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Regardless, its far too early to find Hamilton above proven world champions at this point (maybe in the very near future). Damon Hill, for all his early success, hype, and WDC championship, turned out to be a dud in the long history of F1. As much as the Brits love Sterling Moss, he never was a champion. From a personality standpoint, James Hunt was far more inspiring. Regardless, the ye olde F1 drivers are really aren't in the same sport as the modern F1 drivers to begin with.]]>Mar 21st 2008 11:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
Ok so I'm kidding about the Mansell and Montoya parts but this list is so wrong it's hilarious.]]>Mar 21st 2008 9:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Btw, i also insert the full list at my new blog http://shourainocar.blogspot.com]]>Mar 21st 2008 11:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 21st 2008 11:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/
personally, i always thought of clark as the more naturally gifted/amazingly fast driver, whereas moss was the more technically inclined/steady driver. if you want a modern analog, thing ayrton senna vs. alain prost.]]>Mar 21st 2008 11:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 22nd 2008 12:37AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/21/autocar-ranks-100-top-f1-drivers-of-all-time/Mar 22nd 2008 12:45AM