The Anonymous Widower

The Last Gunfighter

In my view and in no particular order, the greatest racing drivers are Manuel Fangio, Strirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Tazio Nuvolari, Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Ayton Senna, Nikki Lauda, James Hunt and Michael Schumacher.  Some may argue about including some in this list, but no-one can argue with the fact that on balance the really great drivers lived to tell the tale.  It can also be argued that Clark and Senna suffered freak accidents.  But so did Felipe Massa.  Luckily he survived.

So the news that today, Michael Shumacher is to return is extraordinary.  But it is to be welcomed.

It is the return of the last gunfighter.

But then I can’t complain.  I’m nearly 62 and I’m still writing software after almost 44 years.

July 29, 2009 - Posted by AnonW | Sport | Formula One, Michael Shumacher