I personally believe in team orders, but not under these circumstances, I think Ferrari made the wrong call at the German Grand Prix . To be completely frank, I think what they did was dreadful. Felipe Massa had a hell of a good race, he drove so much better than I ever thought he would and he deserved to be able to have a go. He was the moral winner, but of course that doesn't taste so good if you're second on the podium.
It's true that the team always has to come first, but in my mind Ferrari hasn't benefitted from making the swap. Firstly, they broke a rule. Now, that rule may be ridiculous and have no place in F1, but all the teams agreed to it and they have to bare that in mind when they are making a decision like that in front of millions of people.
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He is immortal !
Saw Sir Stirling drive this afternoon at Oulton Park at the Gold cup meeting, what a legend at 80 years of age and so soon after his accident. He is immortal and an inspiration to all who saw him today, may he live (and drive)forever!
Best Wishes
Steve M
Sir Stirling, It is truly
Sir Stirling,
It is truly inspiring to see how you have made such a remarkable recovery from your unfortunate shunt. It goes to prove, You can't keep a good man down. May you live a long and wonderful life.
Sincerely,
Joseph D. Thaler
East Moriches, NY
USA
Goodwood
I and my wife made the journey from Canada [one more thing off my bucket list!] to Goodwood this year. The highlight of the entire show [which was marvellous, by the way] was being within a few feet and seeing clearly my one and only boyhood idol, one Stirling Moss by name. I was most impressed to see him get off the golf cart on which he was being squired around the grounds at high speed in order to mount one of the bridges crossing the track. Due no doubt to the injuries from his untimely fall down the bloody elevator shaft, he very pluckily went down the bridge backwards! I only wish I'd been able to get his autograph on my program - would have made my day complete. I hope you mend completely and quickly.
Roger Clarke
Toronto
Ferrari team orders
My thoughts exactly Sir Stirling, as Eddie Jordan rightly commented we, as educated enthusiasts of F1, were robbed of a decent race between the team-mates.
As you say team orders are fine providing they're used in the correct way that's fine.
Great to see you up and about after your accident at home.
Phil from Swansea
Recent accident at home
It's SO good to see you up and about again after your fall.
You were kind enough to allow me to have my photograph taken with at Goodwood Festival of Speed some years ago and the picture takes pride of place in our home here in Swansea, South Wales.
We wish you and your wife good health.
Phil (Manning) & family.
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