JPM on Sato

[ASCII Man]

Originally posted by frederick
We've lost our "Crazy Alesi" and gained a "Psycho Sato" to keep us entertained and give us something to talk about after the race.

I doubt that we'll see Sato doin any helmet throwing tantrums.
But he sure knows how to liven up a dull race though, like at the hairpins of the Nurb and Canada!

[Kicking-back]

Out of the car, Sato is very calm - unlike Jean, who could have his "moments".

[garcon]

Originally posted by QuickSilver
garcon, both and more (pls don't **** in my cornflakes, it's just my opinion). Alesi was more than just a good pilot, he was also a gentleman. His only win was at the Canadian GP and I almost cried...

Fear not, your cornflakes are intact!

I couldn't recall his record, but you've jogged my memory well. Alesi deserved much more than that one win. He wasn't the best of his era obviously, but he was one of F1's biggest characters - I think many F1 fans have a soft spot for him.

In some ways I hope Sato is not similar, inasmuch as I hope he goes on to greater success. If, however, in years to come Taku can look back on a career as long and well regarded as Alesi's, I'm sure he won't be too disappointed.

[QuickSilver]

garcon, well said.