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**Joesred** · 10-17-2010, 10:33 AM

Alonso probably has a few character flaws and is undoubtedly self-occupied, egotistical, and a primadonna, but arguably that is needed to reach the top levels of success in F1.

I never really bought into that argument, for every Piquet, Alonso or Senna there are twice as many "well adjusted", conscientious and professional champions in the vein of Clarke, Fangio, Hill(G,P or D!) or Button.
I don't think success is incumbent on leaving common decency at the door.

But I suppose F1 needs its heels as much as it needs its heroes.

10-17-2010, 10:33 AM	#13
Joesred Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Alonso probably has a few character flaws and is undoubtedly self-occupied, egotistical, and a primadonna, but arguably that is needed to reach the top levels of success in F1. I never really bought into that argument, for every Piquet, Alonso or Senna there are twice as many "well adjusted", conscientious and professional champions in the vein of Clarke, Fangio, Hill(G,P or D!) or Button. I don't think success is incumbent on leaving common decency at the door. But I suppose F1 needs its heels as much as it needs its heroes.
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