<P>Michael Schumacher is a brilliant driver.....it's just a pity there is no-one within a bull's roar of his standard. </P>
<P>The last to come close was Ayrton Senna....having those two against each other at their peak would have been sheer magic to witness. </P>
<P>Dunno if any of you know what it's actually like to be driving one of these things....but just imagine a machine....a reciprocating machine that revs at 320 revs per SECOND [not minute]....19,200 rpm.</P>
<P>The G-forces are phenomenal, only matched [exceeded] by military aircraft.</P>
<P>Closest I came to 'propelling' one was push starting Senna out of pit-exit on qualifying.....when the clutch drops...the car is simply no longer there......and we're reminded NOT to wrap fingers around the wing...or else we'll lose them....</P>
<P>Now, handling one for 2 hours....and in Adelaide they were gear shifting once every 2 seconds....for 2 hours [actually about 1.50]....requires massive skill and concentration.....their typical pulse rate about the same as mine at Turn 1 this year in Albert Park....[always a worry...first corner first lap]...and having to watch the blend-line for cars crossing, etc&nbsp[none did].</P>
<P>Seeing Schumi come out there this year and his first flying lap for the season broke the previous track record...that's just sheer magic.&nbsp I don't care that it is almost a one-horse race....cos it's a damn good horse....just means the others are pretty pathetic in comparison.</P>
<P>All his wins, etc are not down to luck....you make your own luck...through your own blood, sweat and tears....and skill...</P>