Dodgy Business
Last Sunday, Tony Dodgins got an overdose of greatness courtesy of superb sportsmen and a typical British summer...
I can still remember the buzz I had coming back from Donington in 1993. A lifelong sports enthusiast, I knew I'd seen something special that day. In truth, when you are fortunate enough to be able to attend most Grands Prix, with access to timing data, Ayrton Senna made you feel that way many times, irrespective of dominant victory or stunning performance in a car that couldn't win.
He had an instant feel for grip level and, when it rained, would be at the limit of track conditions within a lap, while others would take four or five. Many times it would translate into a 15-20s advantage over five or so laps. Michael Schumacher was the same, Barcelona '96 being one of the best examples. Yes, he might have had a spare car set up for the rain but that kind of talent is still awesome to behold.
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