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What others are saying:
We might see a new season start in
Spain. All the teams have been testing with Traction Control and
some like Ferrari (I suspect) have been using it in a disguised
management system for some time. It will be interesting to see
how things change. Also, if it is to be a year for wet races,
power won't mean as much as tires and strategy. This could be
one of the most exciting seasons in recent times. Let's all pray
for a safe one! - Dave M - USA
It is pretty frustrating for the
McLaren fan I am to see how well the Williams has got it together so
far. Both Ferrari and McLaren should know by now that this is not a
two-team battle for the top slot, and unless they really do something
to stop this succession of events, it may well become a ...one-team
battle: Williams. While Ralf did not have much to do during the race
(as David Coulthard did not seem to be able to catch him, and he
couldn't even think of a pass), we could all see that Montoya did not
seat in his place like Mika Hakkinen did: his pass on Jarno Trulli was
the most beautiful pass of the race, they really fought for a couple
of corners. So, Williams has got what it takes to win: an excellent
chassis, a strong engine, two very determined pilots... If the
Michelin folks do their jobs right, I really don't see much of other
teams getting past Williams - Adrian
- Romania
Whilst I am very happy to see Williams
performing well, it is FAR too early to call them the dominant team.
The Michelin tyre appeared to have the edge on the soft Bridgestone at
Imola and I am pretty sure that we will see the 'edge' swing from race
to race.
Additionally we have to factor in the regulation changes that are
coming into force and the fact that Williams/Michelin are likely to
perform 'poorly' in the wet and, most likely on high downforce
circuits.
All in all, I think we have a genuine three team battle for honours
this season, if I were a betting man, my money would still be on the
McLarens - Dunder - Hong Kong
You just have to look at the way Ralf and
JPM are driving, if JPM wasn't punted off in brazil Williams BMW would
have won 50% of the grands prix this year. I'll leave this for you to
figure out - Chris - Australia
I realize there are a lot of things that
affect the fortunes of a Formula One team and with staff moving about
between teams one would expect some up and down periods however oddly
enough, with the Williams team they almost seem to follow a definite
pattern. Since 1982 Williams has won 6 World Championships and these
have come in groups with the first win in each group being separated by
roughly 4-5 years.
1982-Jones to 1987-Piquet (5 years)
1987-Piquet to 1992-Mansell (5 years)
1992-Mansell to 1996-Hill (4 years)
If that holds true they should be winning another in either 2001 or
2002.
Hmmm...they seem to be right on schedule - Lawrence J - Canada
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