|
Both were seasons of absolute domination, but people watched F1 for different reasons in the 1960s compared to the 2000s, and dominant seasons were more something to be in awe of than something to be bored of.
Jim Clark’s 1965 season was remarkable. Not only did he win six races and retire from the other three, he also won the Indy 500 and the Tasman series, and the car certainly wasn’t dominant like it was in 1963. Michael Schumacher and Ferrari were also outstanding in 2001, but not as much as Clark and Lotus in 1965.
As well as this, the 1965 British Grand Prix is one of my all time favourite races. Jim Clark built up a significant lead but then struggled with a slight oil leak and had to repeatedly turn his car off around the corners to save fuel, while Graham Hill chased him down, setting fastest lap on the final lap despite his brakes failing, but Clark still held him off. Two absolutely remarkable drives from the two best drivers at the time. And 1965 was also the debut season of future champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
|