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Originally Posted by RWill2073
On that note, what does everyone consider a better indicator when judging greatness? A driver with more poles than wins or more wins than poles?
More poles means he's likely the fastest driver, but may makenmore mistakes or have bad luck with car issues or lack in racecraft.
More wins means he's likely not the fastest, could have the best team and strategists, more steady than impressive, but may have better racecraft.
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Most records are easy when you have the best car.
Fangio, drove in less World Championship races than any modern driver, because there were far fewer in the '50's, but he won 50% of them.
When will THAT record be beaten?