Age matters in F1

Nothing much has really caught my attention lately in the world of F1
except for minor things like the good old Bernie had proposed
MEDALs for finishers , small rear wings and gigantic front
wings on cars which look absolutely hideous relatively to the ones
we are all used to, qualifying format could change... yes, AGAIN!
then turbo engine cld be back BECAUSE it is going to be more fuel efficient!
believe u, me.

all this is minor as it's all talk, until it really happen then it
happened.

then i go to chance upon this piece of news which Giorgio Pantano
had spoken to the press that he's disappointed of being not being even
ask to test for any F1 teams after winning the 2008 GP2 series.
why?
apparently, he's OLD at 29 years of age.

then i think to myself, it was really not too long ago that
F1 has slightly more drivers in his age group, the late 20s, and 30s.
man with experience, bravery and skills...etc

correct me if i'm wrong. i may be very wrong here

now, F1 bosses seemingly want Boys who had just ended their puberty
AND have all of the mentioned attributes instead.

as far as i can remembered, it could all started with a Finn, Kimi.
who at the age of 22, got his F1 Super Licence, only with 2 seasons
in Formula Renault UK Championship previously. however, he had
won 13 races of the total 23 racesthere. impressive! we know how
it all goes for him after his 1st season in F1 with Sauber. he was
crowned world champ in 2007 with Ferrari.

then, a certain Alonso, who is discovered to race in Minardi.
started the same year as Kimi and went on to become a 2 time
world champion with Renault eventually.

last season and this year, we hear a lot of a young chap too, name
Lewis. who won his 1st title with McLaren at a age of 23.

in fact, season 2008 has Piquet Jr, Rosberg, Nakajima (3 of 23),
Glock (26), Sutil(25), and Vettel (21) who are considered young,
fast, willing and gifted. Especially Vettel who will be watched very
closely in 2009 season after his maiden win with STR.

come 2009, i reckon there will be 1 or 2 more young guns coming
into F1. STR possibly will have 2 seats, IF it remain operational.
Honda is eager to have a younger Brazilian to replace 'old'
Barrichello. this fresh face however will bring back a old famous
name to F1, Senna, Bruno.

why is younger driver more sought after?
importantly, they are cheaper to put in the car and/or can get
sponsor $$ for the team. so, money talks.
young driver are more willing and seemingly braver as they
want to prove themselves on the track. these 2 combi will give
any more estab driver a reason to have sleepless night if they are
not performing to a level relative to their salary.

last but not least, we all know that we can't teach an old dog
new tricks....!!


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