Shuffling the Deck
In the space of a few weeks, the 2006 championship has gone from a foregone conclusion to what looks set to be a thrilling, down-to-the-wire battle between Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso
It was always believed that the North American leg of the 2006 Formula One season might provide a turning point in both championships. Yet few would have thought that Ferrari's success in the US GP at Indianapolis wouldn't be just a one-off, but rather the start of a streak. It hasn't resulted in just a turning point, it's shuffled the entire deck.
Prior to Indianapolis, the field had settled into the sort of predictability that marks most F1 seasons. Renault dominated, Ferrari got the occasional look in, McLaren were just fast enough to keep their rivals honest, and Williams, Toyota and Honda struggled down the field.
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