Formula 1 has been taking a lot of slack for being not “exciting” enough. Like Denis, I am a fan and have been for a long time and will continue to be one probably till I’m playing with my own drool in some old folks home. In any case, whatever your choice of motor-sport poison, you’ll have to agree that there’s nothing quite like a good race. And after the absolute mayhem and fun of both Silverstone and Hungaroring, I thought it appropriate that we take a few moments to look at some great quotes from racing.
Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers – Colin McRae
If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow – Ross Bentley
Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines – Enzo Ferrari
I make my cars to go, not to stop – Ettore Buggati
The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical – Murray Walker
Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports… all the others are games – Ernest Hemingway
Second place is just the first place loser – Dale Earnhardt
Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls – Stirling Moss
It is amazing how many drivers, even at the Formula One Level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car down – Mario Andretti
Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built – Henry Ford
When I raced a car last it was at a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous. Now, it’s the other way round – Hans Stuck
Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog – Damon Hill
He ran out of talent about halfway through the corner – Buddy Baker
Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary…that’s what gets you – Jeremy Clarkson
Mr. Bentley – He builds fast trucks – Ettore Bugatti
