Formula One: The Chequered Flag Roundtable (Round Three)

Welcome all to the third Formula One Roundtable discussion, a series of discussions which shall be known as "The Chequered Flag Roundtable."

We have compiled the views of some of our top writers for our third topic.

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So, the third in a long line of topics in this groundbreaking series is:

“What was your most memorable moment of the 2008 Formula One Season?”

Answers

Jack McVicker – 2008 British Grand Prix

The Grand Prix’ have run, the drivers chased and performed, teams have bounded and moved in a carefully scripted ballet, wheels and fuel have been added, changed, and play their intricate part in the races throughout the season.

But, let’s consider the ideal scenario for the Oscar winning Grand prix, carefully scripted by Hollywood’s finest, the special effects teams to create the suspense, to add both the poignant and exhilarating moments. The list of champions, old and new taking part in a gladiatorial epic together with aspiring newcomers assembled for the task ahead.

Let’s set the scene, we have the cars and driver, the cast is set, the point’s table close and each of the top five drivers in contention, behind the scene politics can rest while the adversaries raise the game to new heights.

Climate, sunny, no...Let’s have a grim and grey day then allowing the cars to sparkle and glow within the austere surroundings, wet or dry...wet or dry. Wet and let's set the greatest challenge to all. 

Now, the story line, one single race to reflect the ultimate endeavours of all, the commitment, the higher physical levels, the mind set necessary to impel one to the ultimate goal, to win.

The grid, no, the favourite cannot be on pole, too cheesy and kitsch, he must be seen to overcome the elements and his challengers and rivals from a lower position.  Put newcomers on the front row, select from different ends of the world, say, Finland on pole, no, not the reigning World Champion, someone else, and...who has made second on the grid, an Australian, 

The contenders, the defending champion in third, the leading contender in fourth, scatter the other protagonists at various positions and the race is ready. 

We need the rain, torrents, bleak miserable, the most challenging of race conditions,  a soaking track with rivulets streaming across the circuits,  windswept with an almost diagonal downpour,  storm clouds of almost epic proportions marching across the sky complete with sufficient to drench the protagonists.

Let the race begin.

Cameras, lighting,...Shoot.

The cars begin hesitantly, greater care of throttle and steering, as they skate across the sodden track. The ear splitting harmonics of a multitude of exhaust notes adds the symphony to the stage and the battle against elements, man and machine has begun. 

It becomes noticeable that the leading aspirant nibble footed and quick silver fast in reaction is setting an unmatchable pace. First, he must overcome the three cars in front.  Position, speed and control become the essential ingredients to complete the task. The courage and confidence to reach and overtake the car in front, not once or twice but to overcome all three leading cars and take the ultimate position of first. 

Plumes of spray follow the leading car as it begins to settle, almost into a pre-ordained route, with metronomic precision around the twists and turns of the wet and windswept circuit. 

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