Is the Ferrari only a 'good average' car?

[Mal]

Originally posted by Mr V
I'm sorry RF, but as good as Michael is, Ferrari's engine reliability is not down to him but Paulo Martinelli. If Martinelli was at BMW or Ilmor, then maybe the engines would be as reliable

No he didnt design it, but I bet has had more input than any other driver in the pitlane.

Of course it is a team effort, but Michael does appear to be more integrated into the descision making, motivation, and development of the team than any other driver.

[Red]

Mr V.. indeed, any driver can ask for that, whether they did it or not is another matter

[Gt_R]

Hmm..another thing is that while Michael can ask for it, and live with that little bit less power, other drivers can't.

True that modern F1, drivers' input are rather limited. However, there's no doubt that Michael had far more positive impact on his team in various areas than any other drivers could muster, and to deny or belittle it is unbelievable~

Go Michael!! Good on Webber to learn from Michael.. Frank has been telling his boys that for a few season but it doesn't seem to work.