As I said above, Michelin cocked up. They did however indicate that they were more than willing to accept any penalty imposed if they were allowed to put things right in any one of several ways.

Hence, they were the cause of the problem, but not, repeat not the villains of the piece, an honour whih IMO goes to those who actively prevented any viable solution being accepted, the FIA.

Catspaw, I agree. The worst thing about all this is the contempt shown for the right of fans, particularly those who paid to be there, to see the race they expected. Even a ticket price refund would not cover the cost of travel and accommodation, but it would have been a good start. It should however have been met by Michelin, and the FIA, and not by the owners of the facility.

Can't agree about Surtees Bonecruncher. The car/motorcycle championship double is certainly a very special achievement, but may owe more to the fact that no other champion tried to get both.

Greatest of all time? Several possibilities, which would have to include the likes of Fangio, Carraciola, and Nuvolari, as well as Senna and Schumacher.

Most successful of all time. No contest. One look at the record books brings up our Michael S.

Don T.