Throwing the Curve Ball
Michael Schumacher's victory at the San Marino Grand Prix was, to some extent, unexpected. But the German driver showed why he has won seven titles, keeping his Fernando Alonso at bay in a superb display of driving and quick thinking. Richard Barnes reflects on Schumacher's win at Imola
In Formula One, times change, personnel move on, partnerships are broken and new alliances formed. Yet there are some factors that never change. One is that passing at San Marino's Imola circuit is almost impossible for modern F1 cars.
Another is that Michael Schumacher will not be denied for any length of time. A third, and one that has become increasingly apparent over the last season, is that reigning champion Fernando Alonso will take whatever the opposition grant him over any given Grand Prix weekend.
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